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What happens now the RCEP trade deal has been signed?
Reuters, Published on 16/11/2020
» HANOI: Fifteen Asia-Pacific economies signed what could become the world's largest free trade agreement on Sunday, covering nearly a third of the global population and about 30% of its global gross domestic product.
US, Vietnam sign $500m deal to form 'Pork Consortium'
Reuters, Published on 28/10/2020
» HANOI: The Vietnam Trade Alliance, a grouping of buyers and producers, signed a pact on Wednesday to buy up to $500 million worth of American pork over three years, the US embassy in Hanoi said on Wednesday.
Baht touches 3-week high after protests stay peaceful
Reuters, Published on 21/09/2020
» The baht firmed to a three-week high on Monday, gaining along with most Asian currencies against a subdued US dollar, while drawing relief from the anti-government protest passing peacefully at the weekend.
China's Tencent to open SE Asia regional hub in Singapore
Reuters, Published on 15/09/2020
» HONG KONG: Chinese gaming and social media group Tencent said on Tuesday it would open a new office in Singapore that will be its regional hub for Southeast Asia.
FamilyMart to deploy robots in Japan stores
Reuters, Published on 15/07/2020
» TOKYO: In August, a robot vaguely resembling a kangaroo will begin stacking sandwiches, drinks and ready meals on shelves at a Japanese convenience store in a test its maker, Telexistence, hopes will help trigger a wave of retail automation.
Shippers cut 2020 export outlook from -8% to -10%
Reuters, Published on 07/07/2020
» Thailand's exports are expected to shrink 10% this year, deeper than the previous forecast of an 8% drop, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the strength of the baht currency, a shipping association said on Tuesday.
Thailand unlikely to join CPTPP pact this year
Reuters, Published on 02/07/2020
» Thailand will take until September to study whether to join a trans-Pacific free trade agreement, potentially missing a window for entry this year amid widespread concern that joining the pact may harm its farm and healthcare sectors.
US, Brazil protest Thailand's pesticide ban on wheat, soy imports
Reuters, Published on 22/06/2020
» The United States and Brazil lodged separate protests with the government over its ban on two farm chemicals earlier this month, documents reviewed by Reuters show, saying the "restrictive" and "serious" move could hurt key agricultural exports.
Thailand should join Asia-Pacific trade pact talks: business group
Reuters, Published on 10/06/2020
» Thailand should take part in Asia-Pacific trade agreement talks in August to help to decide whether to join the pact, a group of leading Thai business associations said on Wednesday.
Most SE Asia stocks extend rally to scale multi-month highs
Reuters, Published on 02/06/2020
» Most Southeast Asian markets extended multi-day rallies on Tuesday, as re-opening of regional economies overshadowed global concerns ranging from flaring Sino-US tensions to violent protests in American cities.