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Business forum maps out digital future
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/11/2019
» Growth in the Asean digital economy is expected to triple to US$240 billion over the next six years thanks to an expanding middle-class population, greater internet access and changing trade models, the Asean Business and Investment Summit 2019 (Abis) was told.
Bloc optimistic on RCEP deal
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/11/2019
» The 10 Asean member countries and six trading partners remain optimistic about making a breakthrough on the long-delayed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) deal during the 35th Asean Summit in Bangkok, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said.
RCEP talks to end in November
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/09/2019
» Commerce and trade ministers from Asean's 10 member states and six trade partners have affirmed their commitment to finalising the negotiation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by the end of this year.
Prayut urges speedy RCEP deal
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared on Friday that Asean and six dialogue partners should wrap up talks on the long-overdue Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by this November.
Asean pressed to oppose trade war
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/09/2019
» Southeast Asia's private sector has called on Asean heads of state and governments to make a collective statement for world economic peace as the simmering trade war threatens the global economy.
November set for RCEP conclusion
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/08/2019
» Asean and six dialogue partners have vowed to wrap up talks on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by this November as planned.
Meeting focuses on cutting non-tariff measures
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/07/2019
» The Commerce Ministry plans to speed up the trade facilitation framework for Southeast Asia with Asean officials this week, focusing on a reduction in non-tariff measures in the region.
Trade Department pushes 12 priorities for Asean chair
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/12/2018
» Twelve economic issues, including the conclusion of negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, have been proposed for consideration as Thailand readies itself to assume Asean's chairmanship.