March 12, 2010
Malaysia considers joining regional trade pact with US
March 11, 2010
Australia’s travel alert upsets Indonesian president
March 9, 2010
Vietnamese leader wants FTA with US
March 6, 2010
Thailand asks Japan to lift ban on fresh poultry imports
March 4, 2010
EU starts free trade talks with Singapore
March 3, 2010
EU to start free trade talks with Vietnam
February 26, 2010
Vietnam-India trade expected to reach $5bn in coming years
February 23, 2010
Local requirements may help reduce ACFTA impact
February 3, 2010
Indonesia: ACFTA transforms smuggled goods into legal imports
February 2, 2010
Obama to visit Indonesia in March
January 31, 2010
Washington faces skeptical Americans on Asia-Pacific trade deal
January 28, 2010
Indonesian trade minister sees no threat from Chinese imports
January 26, 2010
India to boost ties with Asean through FTA
EU recognises Philippines as a legal source of tuna
January 25, 2010
WTO rules in favour of Thailand in anti-dumping case against US
January 24, 2010
Laos expects increase in two-way trade with India
Malaysian firm to take majority stake in Indian highway firm
India’s Reliance opens unit in Malaysia to tap Shariah market
Minister: Indonesia won’t delay Asean-China FTA implementation
January 23, 2010
WTO to hear liquor tax dispute between Philippines and EU, US
January 16, 2010
Vietnam’s shipments to US rose 6% in Jan-Nov 2009
US joins EU in WTO case over Philippine liquor tax
January 14, 2010
Malaysia seeks more British investments
CSIS praises Clinton’s Asia’s Architecture speech
January 13, 2010
China, Malaysia in $11bn Borneo power project
Asean-China FTA: Indonesia to monitor possible rise of imports
January 12, 2010
Malaysian PM to talk bilateral FTA with India during visit
January 8, 2010
Indonesia awaits flood of Chinese imports
January 6, 2010
China sets aside $10bn in investment fund to boost trade with Asean
January 5, 2010
Asean-China FTA: Indonesia asks to delay tariff cuts on 228 items
December 29, 2009
China-Asean trade deal seen as step towards broader integration
Asean+3 sign $120bn currency swap deal
December 27, 2009
Trans-Pacific deal to boost Brunei-US trade
December 26, 2009
Vietnam: Chinese bike firm poised to ride the Asean-China FTA
Asean furniture makers call for suspension of FTA with China
December 24, 2009
US awaits Malaysia’s decision on Trans-Pacific Partnership
December 23. 2009
EU to resume trade talks with Asean
Vietnam regrets EU’s decision to extend anti-dumping duties
December 22, 2009
US-Myanmar Engagement:
Bank sanctions may be used to push Myanmar towards reforms
December 21, 2009
Indonesia expects Obama to visit childhood home next year
December 20, 2009
India seeks to attract Malaysian investors to infrastructure projects
China-Assean Free Trade:
Indonesian cosmetic, herbal medicine producers want FTA delay
December 19, 2009
Environmental Deadlock:
Thailand to clarify Japanese investors on Map Ta Phut issue
Indian firm sets up outsourcing site in Philippines
Malaysian hotel chain sees revenue boost from MICE
EU’s ‘unfair’ decision on shoes imports upsets Vietnam
December 18, 2009
Indonesia: Lower House submits recommendations on Asean-China FTA
December 17, 2009
Eurocham does not agree with Eu’s anti-dumping plan on Vietnam’s shoes
December 16, 2009
Indonesian president in Germany, meeting local businesses
Philippines keen to settle liquor tax issue with EU
December 15, 2009
Vietnam’s PM receives Russian business groups
Chinese power firm to invest $8 bn in Malaysia
December 14, 2009
Philippines regrets EU move on liquor excise tax issue
Vietnam, Italy sign MoUs on tourism, development
December 11, 2009
Vietnam exports $9bn worth of goods to US in Jan-Oct 2009
December 9, 2009
Vietnam wants more US investors
Japan`s investment in Malaysia reaches $1.87bn in Jan-Sept
EU says corruption, intransparency blocks investment in Indonesia
December 8, 2009
India complains of hurdles in Tata’s project in Vietnam
December 2, 2009
Indonesia expects trade with China to exceed $30 billion in 2010
December 1, 2009
Indonesia seeks to delay implementation of China-Asean FTA
November 30, 2009
Asean-China open skies to boost trade regional trade
Chinese firm eyes oil imports from Brunei
November 27, 2009
Malaysian agency on an investment road show to US
Indonesia, Switzerland sets up joint economic commission
November 23, 2009
EU sets aside $710,000 for Malaysia business
November 22, 2009
Malaysia: US will scrap trade talks
November 21, 2009
Indonesia, Australia to expand business, trade
November 12, 2009
US investors see Indonesia’s infrastructure the most attractive
US wants substantive cooperation with Apec – Clinton
November 8, 2009
Singapore ready to play hosts to Apec meet
November 7, 2009
Japan extends $.5bn aid for Mekong sub-region development
November 6, 2009
UK firms eye Indonesia’s energy, power sectors
US-Myanmar Ties: Genuine dialogue necessary to move forward
November 4, 2009
Malaysia to award licence to Chinese bank
Asean-US Meet in Singapore:
Nuclear weapons, disaster management, flu control on agenda
November 2, 2009
US committed to closer ties with Asean
October 29, 2009
FTA to boost Malaysia-New Zealand trade
October 27, 2009
Thailand asks China to invest in railway system
October 26, 2009
Singapore, India to review FTA
October 25, 2009
Thailand asks Japan to import more food, hire more workers
Asean, East Asia discuss regional cooperation
October 24, 2009
New body to help push EU to cut duties on Indonesian tuna
Free trade deal with Asean to boost use of Chinese yuan
October 21 2009
Asean Summit: Singapore stresses connectivity with China and India
UK invests $1.5m in Vietnam
China calls for closer cooperation with Asean
October 20, 2009
Indonesia to look into US trade allegations
October 16, 2009
Philippines seeks preferential tariff for garment exports
October10, 2009
US prepares to talk free trade with Asean
US accuses Indonesia of subsidising paper products
October 8, 2009
EU may slap anti-dumping tax on shoes imports
October 7, 2009
Vietnam, UK to diversify trade, boost exports
October 6, 2009
HSBC upbeat over Asia’s growth prospects
October 3, 2009
India’s ONGC to spend $149m in Vietnam oil venture
October 1, 2009
US-Myanmar Talks: No breakthrough yet
Germany tops EU investors in Vietnam
September 29, 2009
Indonesia, China sign MoUs on infrastructure project cooperation
China, Laos sign agreement on communication satellite
September 25, 2009
US in talks with Myanmar junta
September 24, 2009
US car makers to raise investment in Thailand
September 23, 2009
Philippines receive $35m in US garment orders
September 19, 2009
Indonesia to delay tariff cuts under Asean-China FTA
September 17, 2009
US cuts duty on Vietnamese shrimp exports
September 14, 2009
Berlin forum attracts overseas Vietnamese businessmen
US wants Singapore, Thailand to participate in G-20
September 1, 2009
Philippines considers allowing entry of US vegetables
August 31, 2009
Japan’s opposition swept to power in landslide win
August 28, 2009
India lends IT expertise to Myanmar
August 23, 2009
New Zealand, Singapore sign new tax accord
August 23, 2009
EU lines up airlines for compulsory emission plan
August 20, 2009
Philippine food producers urged to tap Indian market
August 16, 2009
China, Asean poised to expand investment, trade
August 14, 2009
India, Asean signs trade pact
August 8, 2009
India expected to boost business presence in Indonesia
August 7, 2009
China-Asean trade pact to be completed on schedule
August 3, 2009
Asia Pacific BPO market to recover in 2010
July 30, 2009
EU takes Philippines to WTO on ‘discriminatory’taxes
July 28, 2009
China expected to fund Thai-Malaysia pipeline
July 27, 2009
Russian FM: Vietnam should develop nuclear energy
Chinese, Thai businesses in talks on investment potential
July 25, 2009
Australia to help strengthen Vietnam’s market economy
July 24, 2009
Clinton, North Korea trade barbs on nukes
Asean Meetings:
Thai PM: Asean has ‘no grounds’ to expel Myanmar
July 23, 2009
EU sees WTO best to further global trade
US wants SE Asia to pressure N Korea on ‘suspected cargoes’
July 22, 2009
Clinton: US to broaden partnerships in Asia
July 21, 2009
Asean Regional Forum: Clinton to sign security treaty in Phuket
July 18, 2009
EU to decide on Asia’s shoe import duties in Sept
July 17, 2009
S Korean firm eyes Vietnam steel mill
Philippine farms on lease to help S Korea’s food security bid
July 16, 2009
Recovery tops agenda at Apec meet
July 15, 2009
Indonesia, EU to sign partnership agreement
Clinton to meet Thai PM, attend Asean talks
July 14, 2009
Korea, EU get closer to FTA deal
Apec trade chiefs to discuss economic crisis in Singapore
July 13, 2009
S Korea, China exchange ideas on breaking N Korea impasse
July 12, 2009
Philippine president first in Asean to meet Obama
July 7, 2009
Australia pushes Malaysia to help curb people-smuggling
US to provide assistance to Cambodia financial reform
July 6, 2009
Najib to unveil China’s ‘massive’ projects in Malaysia
July 5, 2009
UK thanks Philippines for strong stance on Myanmar
July 2, 2009
WTO sees rising protectionism amidst crisis
S Korea asks for Thai govt support to set up industrial estate
July 1, 2009
Cambodia, Bahrain to set up diplomatic ties
Indonesian firms not ready for Asean-China FTA
June 29, 2009
Thai agency in Seoul to draw Korean investors
June 27, 2009
Chinese patrols hurt Vietnam’s fishing industry
Obama talks Korean issue with Malaysia PM
June 25, 2009
Thai PM in China to promote trade, tourism
June 22, 2009
PetroChina takes 45% stake in Singapore Petroleum
June 21, 2009
Philippines ask Japan to boost investment
June 20, 2009
Singapore joins China in military exercises
June 18, 2009
Malaysia upset by US putting it back on trafficking blacklist
Russian gas giant starts exploration drilling in Vietnam
June 17, 2009
China starts building energy pipeline to Myanmar
Malaysia faulted by US for poor trafficking record
June 13, 2009
Malaysia, China central banks plan currency swap
Laos, Cambodia removed from US trade blacklist
June 11, 2009
Clinton to visit Thailand in July
June 9, 2009
China asked to stop hindering Vietnamese fishermen
June 8, 2009
IATA sees airlines losing $9bn in 2009
June 7, 2009
South Korea to extend $60m infrastructure loan to Cambodia
Malaysian, Chinese firms in joint venture to build $200m LNG tanker
June 3, 2009
S Korea, Asean sign investment deal, broaden trade pact
June 2, 2009
New Indian government pushes for FTA with Asean
S Korea calls for closer ties with Asean
June 1, 2009
S Korea-Asean summit held amidst N Korea tensions
May 25, 2009
Chinese firm buys 45.5% stake in Singapore refiner
May 24, 2009
India to buy 8,000 tons of beans, pulses from Myanmar
May 21, 2009
EU wants China to pressure Myanmar
May 19, 2009
Philippines seeks garment deal with US
May 18, 2009
Asean yet to make commitments to FTA with EU
May 16, 2009
China’s island claim dismays Vietnam
EU reopens seafood market to Malaysia
May 15, 2009
Asia-Europe foreign ministers to meet in Hanoi, Vietnam
May 7, 2009
Asian lender sees Asean’s partners on recovery track
May 4, 2009
Asean-EU ministerial meet to be held in Cambodia late May
May 3, 2009
Philippines may be removed from US copyright watch list
April 19, 2009
China sets up $10b fund for Asean
April 13, 2009
Asean seen replacing Japan as China's 3rd largest trade partner
April 3, 2009
US ends bond requirement on Thai, Indian shrimp
March 26, 2009
Indonesia president calls for new global order
US clarifies Myanmar policy after rare talks
March 23, 2009
Indonesia, Australia sign maritime MoU
March 22, 2009
EU to change SE Asian trade policy
March 21, 2009
Trade body to rule on Thai-US plastic bag dispute
March 16, 2009
Thai PM to talk trade, investment with during China visit late March
March 14, 2009
Korea-Asean Center opens in Seoul
March 11, 2009
Indonesia, Korea sign deals worth $6bn
March 9, 2009
China in dispute with Malaysia, Philippines over Nansha Island
March 8, 2009
Indonesia, Korea to strengthen trade ties
March 7, 2009
Myanmar junta: US reports on human rights ‘politically motivated’
March 2, 2009
14th Asean Summit:
Expanded forex swap may be launched earlier
February 23, 2009
Clinton ends Asia trip, asks China to buy US debt
Asean+3 strike deal raise swap fund
February 22, 2009
Asean+3 Finance Ministers Meeting
Thailand expects agreement on swap fund expansion
Unresolved tariff issues delay signing of India-Asean trade pact
February 21, 2009
Asean+3 to raise swap funds to $120bn
February 20, 2009
Clinton in Indonesia, promoting ties with Muslim world
Australia, Indonesia to press forward with free trade pact
February 19, 2009
Clinton in Jakarta to seek new strategic partnership
February 18, 2009
Asean welcomes appointment of Canadian ambassador
February 17, 2009
Clinton launches first overseas trip to 'indispensable' Asia
February 15, 2009
Clinton’s Visit to Asia:
US to deepen bonds with Asia
February 8, 2009
Japan to help fund Thailand’s mass transit rail system
February 6, 2009
Thai PM in Japan:
‘Country is back on track’
January 26, 2009
Asean-Indian FTA
Zero-tariff for more than 3,600 items from Asean by end 2012
January 24, 2009
Asean+3 finance meet scheduled for Feb in Phuket, Thailand
January 21, 2009
Hatfull named UK’s envoy to Asean
Asean to sign trade pact with Australia, New Zealand in Feb
January 20, 2009
Asean, India to sign trade pact in Feb
Britain seeks to push EU-Asean FTA
January 8, 2009
India becomes 7th dialogue partner to send envoy to Asean
January 2, 2009
China joins Asean ambassadors’ club
December 30, 2008
Malaysia, India to sign labour protection pact
Indonesia postpones trade pacts with Australia, New Zealand
December 28, 2008
Indian group to open pharma plant in Cambodia
December 26, 2008
FTA: Japan, Vietnam sign pact to boost two-way trade
December 23, 2008
Indonesia, China sign energy, trade deals worth $4b
December 22, 2008
US Trade Policy:
Obama to shift focus to environment, labour standards
December 15, 2008
Indonesia: New Zealand asking too much on trade deal
December 14, 2008
Asian powers vow to help revive global economy
December 9, 2008
Myanmar, India to trade in euros, Singapore dollars
December 5, 2008
Russia, India to sign nuclear deal
Indonesia, China offers best bargains in bad loans
Scrutiny looms over Clinton’s Indonesian ties
US-Asean Ties:
US envoy urges Asean to take action against Myanmar junta
November 26, 2008
Indonesia seeks loan from Australia for infrastructure projects
November 23, 2008
Asean+3 mull setting up monitoring body for finance, economy
November 21, 2008
Asean+3 talk $80bn fund expansion, decision pending
November 19, 2008
Construction of China-Myanmar gas pipelines to start in 2009
Malaysia-US FTA
Malaysia says no compromise on talks
November 11, 2008
China joins global financial rescue drive
November 10, 2008
Philippines mulls filing trade complaint against Australia
November 8, 2008
Junta chief congratulates Obama
November 6, 2008
Asean leaders voice hopes over Obama
November 1, 2008
Korea-Cambodia FTA to take effect in November
October 31, 200
Asean-US Ties:
Closer relations seen if Obama becomes president - aides
October 28, 2008
Russia, Vietnam sign deals on energy, natural resources
October 26, 2008
China, Asean seek business opportunities at Nanning expo
China, Vietnam seek to solve maritime dispute
October 24, 2008
Free Trade Agreement:
China, Singapore strengthen political, commercial ties
October 15, 2008
US has become less relevant to Asean – academic
October 13, 2008
US agency to review anti-dumping tariffs on Vietnam's catfish
October 12, 2008
Australia’s ANZ to set up bank unit in Vietnam
October 11, 2008
US-India Nuclear Agreement:
Deal to boost US access to energy-hungry India
October 8, 2008
Malaysia, Australia gets closer to wrap up FTA
October 7, 2008
Japanese PM to attend ASEM Summit late October
October 4, 2008
Anti-dumping tax issue irks EU Alliance
October 2, 2008
US-Asean Ties:
Marciel reiterates continued US commitment
October 1, 2008
Japan, Vietnam to expand trade, investment ties
September 30, 2008
Anti-Dumping Tax Review:
Vietnam asks EU to let current tariff run its course
Free Trade:
India expects FTA with Asean to lift trade to $50bn in 2010
September 28, 2008
Bangkok eyes chance to host Japan’s regional investment HQ
September 26, 2008
Thai, Malay chipboard exports to Korea under investigation
September 25, 2008
Vietnam awaits US release of tariff data on shrimp exports
September 24, 2008
Trans-Pacific FTA:Australia, Peru, Vietnam want to join the mega trade pact
September 23, 2008
US pursues Trans-Pacific trade pact
September 22, 2008
EU divided over anti-dumping duty on shoes
September 21, 2008
Palm Oil Exports:
Indonesian minister lobbies EU over restrictions
September 18, 2008
EU: No anti-dumping duty extension for Vietnamese shoes
Asean: Australia sends envoy to regional group
September 17, 2008
EU asked to end anti-dumping duties on Vietnam’s leather shoes
Indian firm plans takeover of Indonesian cement maker
September 15, 2008
Vietnamese businesses urged to study US safety norms
EU promises $250 million grant for Indonesian education
September 14, 2008
Vietnam holds Asia-Europe tourism forum
September 13, 2008
EU to sign Asean non-aggression pact – Envoy
September 10, 2008
Thai-India Trade
FTA boosts two-way trade: Thai agency
September 9, 2008
Indonesia-Australia-New Zealnd Trade:
Indonesia calls for service market opening
September 9, 2008
Malaysia-India Ties
Two-way trade expected to double this year
September 7, 2008
Korea’s POSCO opens giant fuel cell plant
September 5, 2008
Singapore, China wraps up trade talks
Indonesia to boost trade ties with China's Guangdong
Suntech plans $300m solar energy development in Indonesia
September 4, 2008
India to hold first trade expo in Laos in November
September 2, 2008
Japananese premier resigns to avoid 'political vacuum'
Thai Major Cineplex to open entertainment centres in India
September 1, 2008
India’s Tata sees opportunities in Laos
UK investment in Vietnam set to climb
August 31, 2008
Korea, EU FTA talks make little progress
August 29, 2008
Asean broadens trade ties in Asia Pacific
FTA with India to be signed in December
EU deal remains a challenge
Vietnam asks EU scrap anti-dumping tax on shoes
August 28, 2008
Asean, Australia, New Zealand close to sealing trade pact
August 27, 2008
Indonesian exporters warned of new EU regulation
August 25, 2008
US official sees slow growth in H2
August 24,2008
Minister upbeat over Indonesia, China trade ties
Japan to help Thailand set up N-power plant
August 23, 2008
US exempts 3 Vietnam catfish firms from anti-dumping tax
August 22, 2008
S Korea-EU FTA talks: Sensitive issues on agenda
August 20, 2008
US economy:
Economist sees large US bank going under
Recession likely in the next few months
August 19, 2008
Taiwan lobbies Asean for dialogue partner status
Hi-tech import duties:
US, Japan, Taiwan take EU to WTO
China, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines asked to join
August 18, 2008
Indonesia, Qatar jointly set up $1bn fund
August 17, 2008
India's Spice sets up office in Singapore
Asean-Australia-New Zealand FTA negotiations:
Philippines to push for local dairy industry development
August 14, 2008
India considers lifting Brunei oil duty
August 13, 2008
Germany to sign $50m agreements with Cambodia
August 11, 2008
Philippine Senate ready to ratify pact with Japan
August 10, 2008
Brunei eyes new business opportunities with China
Intellectual Property Rights:
US urged to adjust 'priority' ranking
Chinese FM congratules Asean on 41st birthday
August 9, 2008
Vietnam accused of dumping mattress inner-spring units in US
Asean, India FTA set for December
Beijing Olympics 2008:China takes centre stage
August 8, 2008
Asean-India FTA talks wrapped up
August 3, 2008
Indonesia: US seeks cooperation Islamic organisations
July 31, 2008
Contracts signed for Indonesian workers in Japan
July 30, 2008
US imposes new sanctions on Myanmar firms
Indonesia expands defence ties with Australia
July 29, 2008
Japan wants to increase investment in Indonesia
July 27, 2008
EU not consistent with its flight ban: Indonesian ministry
July 26, 2008
Indonesia President won’t visit EU until flight ban ends
Malaysia demands US to stop "interfering"
Vietnam: US Provides $1.4mn aviation safety
July 25, 2008
Asean’s Trade Partners
New Zealand parliament passes bill on FTA with China
China exim bank to finance 3 Indonesian power projects
July 24, 2008
Vietnam: Footwear industry to lose EU preferential tariffs
Japan, Asean reaffirm plan for FTA
July 23, 2008
Lao cassava powder producer makes 1st export to China
July 21, 2008
China to build two steel plants in Indonesia
July 20, 2008
China warns ExxonMobil over Vietnam deal
July 18, 2008
Vietnam to improve trade, transport links with China
July 17, 2008
Vietnam: US to help develop textile industry
WTO: Thailand, India win shrimp cases
July 16, 2008
Japanese FM to attend ASEAN+3, ARF in Singapore
Vietnam: Chinese imports in Jan-April stood at $5.8bn
July 15,2008
Rice to attend Asean meeting in Singapore
July 11, 2008
Malaysia, Australia to defer free-trade talks
July 7, 2008
Cambodia, Japan to wrap up trade pact by end July
July 5, 2008
US agency to offer bigger assistance to Vietnam
July 1, 2008
China to finance Thailand's basic infrastructure development
June 29, 2008
Japan requests Indonesia to send 1,000 workers
June 27, 2008
China to follow US’s lead, appoint envoy to Asean
June 25, 2008
Vietnam boost trade ties with US
Thailand seeks to resume FTA talks with US;
US-Malaysia negotiations continue
June 24, 2008
Japanese Diet approves economic agreement with Asean
Indonesia, US to start Namru-2 talks
June 23, 2008
Japanese expert urges Asean to reform food policies
June 19, 2008
Vietnam, European Commission sign multilateral trade agreement
June 14, 2008
EU-VIETNAM/TRADE
GSP for footwear exports to end soon
June 12, 2008
INDONESIA-AUSTRALIA/TIES
Australian PM on a three-day visit to Indonesia
EU-MALAYSIA/TRADE
EU may ban Malaysian seafood
June 9, 2008
INDONESIA-INDIA/TRADE
Two-way trade targeted at $10bn by 2009
June 3, 2008
INDONESIA-JAPAN/TRADE
EPA implementation under way
June 1, 2008
AUSTRALIA-VIETNAM/INVESTMENT
Firms strike deal to help protect environment
May 28, 2008
INDONESIA-JAPAN/TRADE
FTA to take effect July 1
VIETNAM/TRADE
Vietnamese products may enter US duty-free
May 27, 2008
MALAYSIA/TRADE
No compromise on agri sector in trade talks with US
May 24, 2008
BRUNEI-INDIA/TIES
Investment protection pact signed
May 15, 2008
VIETNAM-EU/TIES
EU continues support for business competitiveness
May 10, 2008
ASEAN-EU TIES/TRADE
Flexible approach to drive FTA negotiations
THAILAND-JAPAN TIES/MYANMAR ISSUE
Talks focus on pressing Myanmar to democratize
May 7, 2008
ASEAN’S TRADE PARTNERS
China is Australia’s largest trade partner
May 4, 2008
ASEAN-INDIA/TRADE
India says close to clinching FTA with Asean
May 2, 2008
MYANMAR/REFORMS
US imposes another sanction on junta
April 29, 2008
THAILAND-US/TIES
Thai finance minister upbeat over return of investment
April 28, 2008
THAILAND-US/TIES
Thailand 'disappointed' at US priority watch list rating
April 26, 2008
ASEAN/CRISIS PREVENTION
Asean+3 finance chiefs to meet in Madrid
April 25, 2008
TIES/EMPLOYMENT
India, Malaysia to sign MoU on labour protection
April 24, 2008
WORLD TRADE
WTO ministerial meeting scheduled in May
April 23, 2008
PHILIPPINES-KOREA/TIES
Two countries plan seafood facility
April 21, 2008
INDONESIA-CHINA/TIES
“China Desk” to boost cooperation
April 20, 2008
ASEAN/GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS
Surin: Take Asean seriously
April 14, 2008
ASEAN-EU/TRADE
EU eager to speed up talks
INDONESIA-JAPAN/TRADE
Economic pact may come into effective in July
April 12, 2008
ASEAN-US/TIES
Surin hails appointment of first US envoy to Asean
VIETNAM/TRADE
US to reconsider duties on shrimps
April 9, 2008
INDONESIA/INVESTMENT
Hong Kong firms may move to Indonesia
April 7, 2008
MYANMAR-INDIA/TIES
India, Myanmar inks tax treaty
April 6, 2008
SINGAPORE-INDIA/TIES
Two-way trade reached $16.7bn in 2007
SINGAPORE/US-N. KOREA NUKE TALKS
Fresh talks to push for six-party pact
INDONESIA/TRADE
Rubber exports to China jumps 63%
April 4, 2008
MYANMAR-INDIA/TIES
India strikes transport deal with Myanmar
ASEAN/ECONOMY
Global slowdown may affect ASEAN+3
April 3, 2008
ASEAN-JAPAN/TIES
Economic partnership agreement
April 1, 2008
ASEAN’S TRADE PARTNERS/FTA
NZ, China to ink free trade accord on April 7
March 31, 2008
ASEAN TRADE PARTNERS
China, New Zealand to sign FTA April 7
ASEAN-JAPAN TIES/TRADE
Japan to cut tariffs on 93% of imports by value
INDONESIA/ENERGY
Japanese assistance requested for diversification
MYANMAR-INDIA TIES/AID
Junta’s No. 2 to visit India
March 28, 2008
MALAYSIA-US/TIES/FREE TRADE
Malaysia not in a hurry to wrap up deal
INDONESIA-AUSTRALIA/TIES/DEFENSE
Ministers talk industry cooperation
March 27, 2008
UK-THAILAND/TIES/TRADE
British minister in Thailand to boost trade ties
ASEAN-JAPAN/TIES
Fukuda promises further cooperation on integration
March 25, 2008
VIETNAM/TRADE
US remains key market for wood products
March 24, 2008
ASEAN-INDIA TIES/FREE TRADE
Indonesia key to wrapping up the deal
March 23, 2008
THAILAND/EVENT/TOURISM
Bangkok to host India's Oscars in June
CHINA/BEIJING OLYMPICS
Tibet crackdown ignites boycott calls
ASEAN/INDIA/INVESTMENT
Wipro tapping into Southeast Asia via Unza
ASEAN/FOOD&BEVERAGE
Kirin eyes tie-ups with brewers in India, Asean
March 22, 2008
INDONESIA-RUSSIA/TIES/AVIATION
Jakarta-Moscow flights must be resumed - Jero Wachik
INDONESIA/POLITICS
House debate on presidential election
THAILAND-US TIES/ MYANMAR ISSUE
Thai FM: Asean engagement the way to go
March 20, 2008
Russia's Floating N-plant:
Indonesia among potential customers
March 19, 2008
THAILAND/ENERGY
Govt considers importing Russian oil and gas
VIETNAM-EU TIES/TRADE
Vietnam to boost seafood exports to EU through Italy
ENERGY/OIL PRICE
Oil prices ease in Asian trade
March 18, 2008
CHINA/POLITICS/TIBET UNREST
Unrest in Lhasa prompts scrutiny of HR records
VIETNAM-US/TIES/TRADE/IPR
Vietnamese officials attend US IPR workshop
March 17, 2008
THAILAND-US TIES/TRADE
Talks on trade status to begin March 17
VIETNAM-US TIES/TRADE
Vietnam remains optimistic over export prospects
March 16, 2008
CHINA/SINGAPORE/ENERGY/ACQUISITION
Chinese firm takes over Singaporean energy company
ENERGY/OPEC
Cartel to maintain oil world demand forecast
March 14, 2008
INDONESIA/ASEAN/G-8 SUMMIT
Japan sees Indonesia presence crucial
MALAYSIA-US/TRADE
US officials: Malaysia- US FTA by this year
February 20, 2008
CHINA/INVESTMENT
FDI doubles despite tax concerns
February 18, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/US
Lee: US economic slowdown will not affect Asia badly
February 17, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/EUROPE
Growth slows on back of stalling US economy
TRADE PARTNERS/US
Greenspan: Economy "on the edge" of a recession
February 15, 2008
ASEAN-INDIA/TRADE
Partners to iron out barriers in Laos
February 12, 2008
ASEAN-CHINA/TRANSPORT LINK
Yunan province to build railways linking Asean
February 11, 2008
JAPAN/US/WORLD ECONOMY
Financial leaders talk over global economy
February 10, 2008
CHINA/ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Steel maker signs carbon credit deal with buyers
February 9, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/JAPAN
G7 financial leaders to ease market fears
February 8, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/CHINA/ECONOMY
US slowdown could be opportunity, not crisis, for China
February 6, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/CHINA/ECONOMY
World Bank cuts 2008 GDP growth to 9.6%
February 3, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/CHINA’S G-8 ENTRY
Japan not to take up China issue at July summit
January 31, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/US/ECONOMY
Fed cuts key interest rate to 3.0%
January 30, 2008
MELAKA STRAITS/SECURITY
Thailand may join "eye in the sky" programme
January 28, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/US/ECONOMY
Concerns over US outlook cloud WEF meeting
January 27, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/US/ECONOMY
WTO chief sees higher risk of US protectionism on recession worries
January 22, 2008
CHINA-MYANMAR/TIES
State councilor meets Myanmar special envoy
January 20, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/JAPAN
Mekong sub-region to facilitate Japan’s investment
TRADE PARTNERS
China, US conclude fifth strategic dialogue
January 18, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/US
Economic activity increases modestly late 2007
January 17, 2008
CHINA/EXPORTS
China overtakes US as global electro-mechanical exporter
January 16, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/INDIA
India's Tata sets sights on China
January 15, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/CHINA
China imports record 163 mln tons of crude oil in 2007
January 14, 2008
OIL PRICE WATCH
OPEC oil price falls sharply
January 13, 2008
JAPAN-MEKONG SUB-REGION/COOPERATION
Japan, Mekong foreign ministers to meet in Tokyo
January 12, 2008
TRADE PARTNERS/CHINA ECONOMY
Growth to slip in 2008
January 11, 2008
Outer suburbs more attractive for investors
January 7, 2008
GLOBAL ISSUE/ENERGY
High oil price will last until March: OPEC president
January 6, 2007
TRADE PARTNERS/US ECONOMY
Soaring oil prices likely to further impede growth
