The Indonesian government has pledged to gain access to the African market after the launch of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) negotiations between Indonesia and Tunisia on June 25.
Manila and Washington have renewed their interest in exploring a possible free trade agreement (FTA) between two longstanding allies, but a US senior representative raised several concerns before they can jump-start discussion.
MANILA — The ongoing trade war between the United States and China, which erupted last week, will affect the Philippine economy to some extent, Malacañang said Monday.
Thailand is scheduled to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership with Sri Lanka and announce the first round of Thailand-Sri Lanka free trade agreement (FTA) talks this week.
KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Hwang Research says Malaysian rubber glove manufacturers could benefit from the trade spat between the US and China as a tariff is being imposed on rubber/plastic gloves from China.
ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka is expecting to ink a deal on a strategic economic partnership with Thailand when Prime Minister Chan-o-cha visits the island on July 12, and launch free trade talks, the foreign ministry said.
Trade minister Chan Chun Sing said this could hit global consumption and trade flows to Singapore.
The United States and the Philippines plan to hold preparatory meetings that will lead to bilateral free trade negotiations, the Finance Department said Monday.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
