The amendments to the ASEAN-China FTA came into force in August 2019, simplifying the rules for trade of goods, services, and investments in the ASEAN-China economic zone that is home to over 1.8 billion people.
Globe dominated the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) in a virtual awarding ceremony held on January 29. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) recognized Globe and other Philippine companies which excelled in the 2019 ACGS assessment.
The 24th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers (24th M-ATM) was held on 4 February 2021 through video conference hosted by the Kingdom of Cambodia.
The Ministers shared their deep concern over the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak last year as tourism has been one of the hardest hit sectors.
Trade ministers from India and ASEAN agreed to start discussions on reviewing the scope of the ASEAN-India free trade agreement (AIFTA),10 years since it came into force, to make it simpler, facilitate more benefits for businesses, and streamline customs and regulatory procedures.
A survey of Southeast Asians has found that the threat from COVID-19 is their most “pressing concern” and that of the 10 countries polled on how the pandemic has been managed, the Philippines has gotten the lowest approval from its citizens.
Indonesia is consulting members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on a possible meeting of the region’s foreign ministers to discuss the military coup in Myanmar.
ASEAN Member States will have new tools to help them address issues related to road freight transport caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the initiatives under the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework.
In a report released by the McKinsey Global Institute, smart cities are expected to create 1.2 million – 1.5 million new jobs, prevent 260,000 – 270,000 kilotons of greenhouse gas emissions, and give rise to US$9 billion – US$16 billion savings on cost of living across ASEAN.
23 February 2021 – Today, the ASEAN Secretariat and Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) jointly launched the Guidelines on Integrating Climate Change Projection into Flood & Landslide Risk Assessments & Mapping during the Project Final Seminar
24 February 2021 – Today, ASEAN and Canada reaffirmed commitment to strengthen cooperation under their new Plan of Action 2021-2025 in areas of mutual interests at the 9th ASEAN-Canada Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) Meeting via videoconference.
World leaders offer their opinions on the military takeover in Myanmar in the February 2021 edition of “ASEAN Today.”
Representatives from the ASEAN Member States (AMS) convened on 23-24 February for the Regional Workshop on the Development Prospects for the ASEAN Minerals Cooperation (DPAMC) and Scoping Study of the ASEAN Minerals Database and Information System (AMDIS).
The Joint Working Group on Palm Oil between the European Union and relevant ASEAN member countries met for the first time, online, on 27 January 2021.
Nine Southeast Asian countries have urged the United Nations not to endorse a freeze on arms sales to Myanmar, according to a report from Benar News
JAKARTA, 15 February 2021 – Today, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Political Security Community Robert Matheus Michael Tene and Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs Tran Duc Binh took office.
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