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Bilateral deal-making involving governments of Asia and the Pacific region.

ASEAN digital economy negotiators convene in Manila to advance landmark regional digital trade agreement
12-Mar-2026     PIA
The meetings brought together lead negotiators and legal experts from ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat to advance discussions on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement.
Trade without accountability: Why the US–Cambodia Tariff deal is important for Cambodian workers
3-Mar-2026     Kiri Post
The US–Cambodia tariff deal lacks enforceable labour protections and accountability, leaving Cambodian workers vulnerable and undermining long-standing US credibility and leadership on human rights.
Putin ratifies investment protection pact with Myanmar junta
27-Feb-2026     The Irrawaddy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a bilateral agreement with Myanmar’s junta to promote and protect bilateral investments, further deepening ties between the two regimes across the military, economic and political fronts.
Civil society letter to ASEAN member states on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) Negotiations
11-Dec-2025     Third World Network
People's movement are express deep concern and disappointment at the lack of public participation, transparency, and open government processes in the ongoing negotiations of the Digital Economy Framework Agreement to the ASEAN member states.
China demands Malaysia, Cambodia clarify trade deals with US
28-Nov-2025     The Edge Malaysia
China complained to Malaysia and Cambodia about the trade deals they signed with the US last month, underscoring the delicate balance countries must strike in the rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
Webinar : Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA)
28-Nov-2025     Youtube
Unpacking the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA): risk and threats of investor lawsuit to state for people, environment, and democracy.
Asean set to sign digital economy agreement in 2026 to boost cross-border trade, services
3-Nov-2025     The Straits Times
Touted as the first major regionwide digital economy agreement in the world, talks on Defa officially began in September 2023, covering areas such as digital trade, cross-border e-commerce, cyber security, digital identity, digital payments and cross-border data flows.
Cambodia to eliminate all tariffs on US Industrial and Agricultural Goods under new trade deal
27-Oct-2025     Khmer Times
The United States and Cambodia have agreed to a trade deal that will provide US exporters with unprecedented access to Cambodia’s market.
Kazakh Senate signs off on investment protection deal with Turkmenistan
5-Sep-2025     Trend
The Senate of Kazakhstan has ratified the Agreement on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments with Turkmenistan, aimed at creating predictable and secure conditions for investors of both countries.
India, Philippines start talks for bilateral trade pact
6-Aug-2025     Financial Express
India and the Philippines begin talks for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to boost bilateral trade, building on AITIGA terms.