…they can successfully move forward with the proposed future arrangements. ASEAN Plus Six The main topic of discussion among the ten ASEAN member states was the implementation of the agreements…

…be useful. In March 2013 six British Members of Parliament visited the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. Discussions examined regional trade and integration in both ASEAN and the EU. Though the…

…billion. In a message to CIMB staff, Nazir confirmed that following his departure he would continue to work in the region. “As you know, I am very passionate about ASEAN…

…Fernandes said: “It is an honour to be recognised for championing ASEAN. I am an ASEANist. I believe the future of Asia Pacific lies as much with ASEAN as it…

Further economic integration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) could increase regional GDP by 7.1 per cent and create 14 million additional jobs. With ASEAN predicted to become…

ASEAN must continue to push for economic integration and a greater level of connectivity among members, Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry has said. Speaking in Singapore – chair of…

…South East Asia.” Mrs Lam has visited four ASEAN countries since taking office, and has overseen the successful conclusion of the ASEAN-Hong-Kong FTA earlier in November. “The ASEAN perspectives are…

…Australia and New Zealand, China and India through the ASEAN FTAs. It has also launched negotiations with Pakistan and Israel, and the EU-Vietnam FTA is expected to enter into force…

Three quarters of European businesses active in ASEAN expect an increase in ASEAN profits for 2017, according to the 2017 EU-ASEAN Business Sentiment Survey. As a result, 94 per cent…

…ASEAN, should not be forgotten. A recent World Bank report forecasts the five fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific as Laos, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar and China. With…