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Singapore: US-China trade war not hurting Singapore much yet, but beware the long sting in the tail

04 tháng 07. 2018

SINGAPORE: Solar energy firm REC Group wears its award-winning “TwinPeak” solar modules like a badge of honour.

Asian Economies Discuss Trade Pact Amid Rising Protectionism

04 tháng 07. 2018

TOKYO (AP) — Trade ministers and officials from 16 Asian countries agreed Sunday to speed up negotiations on outstanding issues and reach a basic agreement on a regional trade pact by the end of this year.

RCEP meeting in Tokyo: 16 Asian countries agree to reach basic consensus on regional trade pact by end of 2018

02 tháng 07. 2018

Trade ministers and officials from 16 Asian countries have agreed to speed up negotiations on outstanding issues and reach a basic agreement on a regional trade pact by the end of 2018.

Malaysia, Indonesia to cooperate to counter EU’s palm oil import ban

02 tháng 07. 2018

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has urged Indonesia to join hands with Malaysia to counter a plan of the European Union to ban palm oil import.

Thailand, Myanmar boost border trade

02 tháng 07. 2018

Thailand's Vice Minister for Commerce, Dr. Sakon Varanyuwatana, has said the Thailand-Myanmar Border Economic Partnership Conference will boost border trade and relations between the two countries.

U.S. and China Trade War: The Impact on ASEAN’s Economic Integration Policy

28 tháng 06. 2018

While the trade war between China and the United States heats up, the impact of the actions of both countries is disproportionately affecting members of ASEAN. Tawnni Castano de la Cuesta takes a closer look at the repercussions in East Asia.

Internet of Things can boost Thailand’s economy given the right ecosystem

28 tháng 06. 2018

The four stakeholders in establishing the right ecosystem for IoT to become successful are the government, telecommunications companies, solution providers and local enterprises.

India to focus on services trade at RCEP ministers meet in Tokyo

28 tháng 06. 2018

India will be focusing on securing a strong commitment on services trade liberalization from member countries at the latest round of negotiations on the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) which will see trade ministers meet on July 1.