What makes South Korea a great partner of ASEAN?
South Korea is highly valued as a partner for ASEAN due to their economic partnership ties. The ROK-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has played a major role in boosting trade and…
Trade
South Korea launches anti-dumping probe into Chinese steel
The steel products in question, sheets 6 millimeters thick or more, are primarily used in shipbuilding.
Singapore orders recall of melon seed product from China due to high levels of artificial sweeteners
The affected product – Ji Xiang Special Grade Black Melon Seed – originates from China, has a packing date of Aug 23, 2024, and weighs 1kg.
Bangladesh interim government to continue Japan-funded project
The interim government will undertake a lone mega project during its tenure, namely the Matarbari deep-sea port, according to Planning and Education Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud.
New ASEAN pact set to transform regional trade, connectivity
ASEAN is on the cusp of entering a “golden age” driven by five key factors and a landmark digital economy agreement. This initiative aims to attract global investors and…
Thai PM Paetongtarn outlines vision for Thai economy powered by ASEAN
The Prime Minister highlighted improved transport connectivity, unified standards, and people flows as key to boosting global trade and investment in the region.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Bangladesh: A chance to root out graft from labour hiring
Analysts said that PM Anwar's Madani vision and Chief Adviser Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus's track record of working for the marginalised people converge quite well.
Aviation boom set to attract investment to Asia Pacific
With more than 300 public and private sector officials attending from Asia and Europe, the summit highlighted the region’s aviation sector as a prime opportunity for global…
Reclaiming RCEP to elevate ASEAN centrality in trade
Unlike other trade agreements, the RCEP is designed with institutional support to carry out and monitor the implementation of commitments. This institutional structure allows RCEP…
The South Asian stalemate
None of the countries in this region can afford to get caught in a geopolitical ping-pong between India and China.