Broadening the prospects for shared future of China-ASEAN community
Looking into the future, China will leverage the strengths of its enormous market to enhance its capacity for opening up while expanding international cooperation and developing…
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ASEAN mayors agree on key steps for sustainable urban development
Five key thematic areas were discussed: sustainable and liveable cities, green tourism, sustainable economic development, environmentally sustainable cities, and climate…
American trade platforms demand reforms to protect labour rights in Bangladesh
The AAFA is an American trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers, who together have an annual turnover of $470…
ASEAN economic ministers highlight need for foreign investment
The region’s economic growth was recorded at 4.1 percent in 2023 and this is expected to increase to 4.6 percent in 2024, while investment in ASEAN increased by 0.3 percent from…
China to expand trade in services within APAC, boost openness
China will increasingly engage in services trade within the Asia-Pacific region through abundant high-quality human resources, digital technologies, the Regional Comprehensive…
ASEAN Free Trade Agreement spurs growth in regional trade by 21 percent
ASEAN has eliminated tariffs on almost all products, comprising 98.6 percent of all tariff items, and is continuing to refine the ASEAN Single Window Tax Notification System, in…
China’s Zhengzhou looks to invest in Cambodian rice for export
During the meeting, the two sides discussed discuss closer cooperation in the rice industry, including the construction of rice warehouses, increased processing capacity and a…
President Yoon to visit Prague next week to forge ‘nuclear energy alliance’
President Yoon will "convey the strong willingness of 'Team Korea' to cooperate with the Czech Republic and lay out 'salesman-like diplomacy' to ensure the nuclear power deal…
China opens market wider for least developed countries
China will implement a zero-tariff policy on 100 percent of products originating from the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic ties, effective from Dec 1.
Vietnam, Russia look to step up economic-trade, scientific-technological cooperation
Participants exchanged views on the results of cooperation, proposed solutions to address remaining challenges and obstacles, as well as discussed orientations for future…