Tag: ASEAN
Customs reform boosts trade on China-Vietnam border
Optimized and adjusted entry-exit policies speed up customs clearance of imports from ASEAN such as seasonal fruits on the China-Vietnam border trade corridor in Guangxi...
EU targets stronger air links, economic ties with ASEAN
The European Union’s priorities this year include boosting air connectivity with ASEAN and deepening bilateral economic relations, EU’s envoy says
EU Ambassador to...
Indonesia expects gains as RCEP accord takes effect
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement entered into force in Indonesia, paving the way for its private sector exporters and importers to enjoy...
RCEP role in ASEAN post-pandemic revival seen
ASEAN ministers say RCEP free trade pact could help the regional group’s post-COVID-19 recovery efforts, as they note the ASEAN economy grew...
US, 12 countries launch Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
US, 12 countries launch Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for ProsperityThe 13 initial members of IPEF account for about 40% of the world's gross...
ASEAN launches customs transit system for simplified intra-regional goods movement
Launched on Nov 30, the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) is an online system that allows businesses to lodge e-transit declarations directly...
ASEAN commits to seamless flow of essential goods during pandemic
ASEAN member economies have agreed not to impose restrictive trade measures on essential goods and supplies in the region during the pandemicThey...
Impact of supply chain shift on ASEAN mixed—Moody’s
The shifting of supply chains to reduce dependence on China following the coronavirus crisis could have mixed implications for the Association of...
ASEAN+3 to swing to zero growth amid pandemic challenges
The ASEAN+3 region is expected to slow sharply this year to zero growth from 4.8% in 2019 due to the impact of...
Three major forces reshaping GVCs in Asia
Amid trade tensions, the pandemic and a global recession, global value chains (GVCs) in Asia are being tested and reconfigured like never...
