Large companies say Asean will be a stronghold of their business for decades, serving as a key region for investment and revenue generation. Speaking at the “Asean@50: In Retrospect” forum held on Thursday by the Bangkok Post, the head of Thailand’s biggest coal miner, SET-listed Banpu Plc, said the company has been investing in Asean for […]
Read MoreAsean has high potential to build up regional prosperity and stability but, to be successful, the regional bloc needs robust internal growth, regional integration, and strong collective leadership, former Singapore premier Goh Chok Tong says. Mr Goh, also Emeritus Senior Minister, said the important task for current and future Asean leaders is to help Asean […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) region needs to increase green investment by 400 per cent each year to protect its people and economies from climate change and other environmental shocks, according to new research released on Wednesday (Nov 15). The study, Green Finance Needs in Asean, undertaken by DBS and the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The European Union (EU) is eyeing a strategic partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on trade and security as it promised to enhance its ties with the regional bloc based on human rights and rule of law. European Council president Donald Tusk said ASEAN, like the EU, is vital […]
Read More(KPL) Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith on Monday attended the 31st ASEAN Summit themed ‘Partnering for Change, Engaging the World’ held in Manila, the Philippines. ASEAN leaders reviewed the implementation of ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and three ASEAN Community blueprints and visions to strengthen ASEAN Community. They encouraged all relevant sectors to continue implementing the blueprints and actions plans successfully and effectively thus […]
Read MoreTHE Myanmar Times analysed commitments and arrangements related to Myanmar in the ASEAN-HK Free Trade Agreement and the ASEAN-HK Investment Agreement. The free trade deal specifically prioritised customs, professional services, SMEs, logistics and e-commerce as partnership areas. Trade in Goods ASEAN countries have agreed to progressively eliminate or reduce their customs duties on goods originating from […]
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