ASEAN


Procedures for countries to join RCEP to be ready by 2024
The ASEAN Secretariat said that the preliminary work to allow more countries to join the world's largest trade deal RCEP was underway, with the procedures for the accession to possibly be ready by next year.
Malaysia PM proposes free trade pact between ASEAN, Gulf council
Malaysia is proposing the creation of a free trade agreement between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) its premier said on Friday at a summit of the two blocs.
ASEAN, Canada a step closer to concluding trade deal by 2025
Indonesia hosted the fifth trade negotiating committee for the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement talks.
Government revisits trade clause that allowed Clive Palmer lawsuits
Clive Palmer’s move to sue the government in a secretive international tribunal highlights the need to amend Australia’s trade policy to prevent claims that could hamper emissions reduction efforts.
China to further deepen cooperation with ASEAN, with Version 3.0 FTA expected to target emerging sectors, industrial division
The construction of the Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA will cover sectors such as the digital economy, green economy and supply chain connectivity.
After SoKor, other countries eyed for free trade deal
Following the signing last week of the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, the Philippines is readying similar deals with other countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the European Union (EU) and through Asean with Canada.
China, ASEAN advancing negotiations on FTA 3.0: ministry
China and ASEAN are actively advancing Free Trade Area 3.0 negotiations, enhancing the openness of the China-ASEAN economic and trade system, Vice Minister of Commerce Li Fei said.
ASEAN signs upgrade for Australia, NZ free trade area deal
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has signed the amendment to improve the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area.
India, Asean to conclude review of existing free-trade agreement by 2025
The FTA between India and the 10-nation bloc came into effect 13 years ago. Indian businesses have long been pushing for its review.
India, Asean decision on review of free trade agreement in goods expected tomorrow
India has asked for the review of the agreement with an aim to eliminate barriers and misuse of the ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement, which came into effect on January 1, 2010.