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ASEAN attracts all-time high FDI flows in 2018
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into ASEAN rose for the third consecutive year in 2018, reaching an all-time high of US$155 billion,...
EU-SG FTA to take effect this month
The
EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA), the EU's first bilateral trade agreement with a Southeast Asian country,
will enter into force later this month.
ICC blockchain platform launched to simplify trade processes
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced the launch of a pioneering blockchain platform that is expected to streamline trade processes...
US tariffs inflict $35B export loss for China in H1: UN...
Tariffs imposed by the US on China are economically hurting both countries, resulting in a strong decline in Chinese exports to the...
India out but China, Asia-Pac partners to pursue RCEP deal
Fifteen of the original 16 participants of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) remain committed to signing the mega Asia-Pacific trade pact,...
ASEAN PMI slips further amid sharp declines in output,...
The ASEAN manufacturing sector continued to struggle in October, with operating conditions deteriorating at the sharpest rate in nearly four years, according...
Thailand seizes over 80 tons of Indonesian coconut
Thailand has confiscated over 80 tons of coconut imported from Indonesia for breach of terms and conditions under the law.
US suspends GSP treatment for $1.3-B Thai goods
The United States has suspended the duty-free treatment of certain Thai products valued at US$1.3 billion over issues of workers' rights...
Singapore still leads Asia in IPR protection
Singapore has again emerged on top in Asia in terms of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection, while landing fourth overall in the...
New rules of origin database to help SMEs better utilize FTA...
A
free searchable database on
rules of origin
requirements and duty
savings under free trade agreements (FTAs) is now available
to firms, according to the World Trade...
