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Six Mekong countries agree to deepen cooperation

Luang Prabang: The foreign ministers of the six Mekong countries met here yesterday to deepen cooperation and discuss the latest developments and implementation of previous meeting outcomes at the 4th Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The meeting was co-chaired by the Lao and Chinese foreign ministers. Participants exchanged views on future activities under Mekong-Lancang Cooperation, […]

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Thailand calls for ASEAN to unite around SEZs

The Thai government is encouraging four neighbouring countries to seize opportunities from the Asean single market and collaborate with all 10 member nations to build up the regional economy in a sustainable manner. With the new opportunities, special economic zones (SEZ) represent a key project, connecting Thailand and nearby Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, all […]

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Mitsubishi plans SE Asia exports next year

MANILA, Philippines — Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) plans to start exporting vehicles to Southeast Asian markets next year. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said in a statement the plan was relayed by Japan parent Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMPC) chief executive officer Osamu Masuko during a meeting with Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez. Under […]

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S&P economists trim GDP outlook for Asean emerging markets

STANDARD & Poor’s economists have trimmed their growth outlook for the Asia-Pacific, with regional economies expected to cool by between 0.1 and 0.2 points in the next three years. While some watchers are banking on supply chain diversion into South-east Asia amid a US-China trade war, the team of Singapore-based economists warned that “short-term spillovers […]

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ASEAN to open markets for regional startups

Ubud, Bali (ANTARA News) – Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are expected to open their markets for startup companies from the region, especially unicorn startups, to boost development of the regional digital economy. “We also discuss ways to open the markets within ASEAN and expand presence of ASEAN unicorns in […]

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