Australia to host ASEAN special summit in March
Canberra – Australia will host the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in 2018, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced Thursday in a statement. It will be the first time that Australia hosts an ASEAN summit of any kind. In a joint statement with … Continue reading Australia to host ASEAN special summit in March
Philippines promote ASEAN market to Mexico
Manila – The Philippines has urged Mexico-based technology and manufacturing companies to look into the possibility of making the Philippines the center of their operations and entry point to the lucrative market of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN). … Continue reading Philippines promote ASEAN market to Mexico
Australia, Peru sign free trade agreement
Canberra – The governments of Australia and Peru signed off on Monday on the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA). Steven Ciobo, Australia’s Trade Minister, finalized the deal, saying it would “create new Australian jobs and drive economic growth.” The ratification … Continue reading Australia, Peru sign free trade agreement
Thailand and Japan strengthen investment ties
Bangkok – Thailand and Japan have had close diplomatic relations for 130 years. The two countries are good partners in many ways, especially trade and investment. The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) took the country’s relations with Japanese investors to … Continue reading Thailand and Japan strengthen investment ties