Singapore needs India for security partnership, but China for economic ties.
An HSBC expert says, there is only one way for Southeast Asia to flourish in 2018: integration.
Enhancing ties in counter-terrorism, security and trade will top the agenda at the India-ASEAN Summit that will see the participation of leaders from all ten ASEAN countries to mark the 25th anniversary of India-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership.
Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ asked ministries and sectors to work harder to officially connect Việt Nam with the ASEAN Single Window mechanism in 2018.
In two weeks, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and other South-east Asian leaders will be in New Delhi to mark the silver jubilee of Asean's partnership with India.
ASEAN continues to be a priority in Indonesia’s foreign policy in 2018 with the focus on strengthening ASEAN unity and centrality, said Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on January 9 at an annual international press conference that was often held at the beginning of a year.
Countries taking part in talks on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership are expected to hold four more rounds of meetings, which may involve a gathering of state leaders in 2018, said a Ministry of Commerce official on Tuesday
THE new Secretary-General of Asean Dato Paduka Lim Jock Hoi urged all member countries to stay united as different challenges lie ahead, saying the grouping must ensure it advances towards inclusive growth and sustainable development.
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
