MARCH 2019 | International Law Alerts | ASEAN

The Philippines and other Member-States of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) coordinate with other countries such as Japan and China. With that collaboration, they expect mutual economic growth, facilitated trade, and stronger diplomatic ties.

Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday urged members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to take advantage of its huge collective population to maximize market opportunities, and enable the group to become a force to be reckoned with in the global economy.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been assured of China’s support in realizing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Deputy Representative of International Trade Negotiations Wang Shouwen said.

THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan signed an agreement to amend the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) Agreement, which will expand visa access to Japan for Filipinos visiting for business or investment, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

Officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) vowed to work more aggressively and decisively in combating human trafficking and modern slavery in the region.

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said yesterday it has released new guidelines to facilitate the processing of electronic Certificates of Origin (e-CO), a move which is seen to ease trade regulations between the Philippines and other member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Washington sees an undermining of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states as Beijing continues to militarize the South China Sea.