Tag: RCEP
37th ASEAN Summit concludes on a high note: Thai Ambassador
The 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings concluded on a high note, showing the wider region and the world that the COVID-19 pandemic could neither derail ASEAN’s commitments nor delay its plans, affirmed Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Thailand to ASEAN Phasporn Sangasubana.
GDP and population of RCEP member countries
RCEP is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s biggest free trade pact to date, covering a market of 2.2 billion people with a combined size of US$26.2 trillion or 30% of the world’s GDP.
Foreign leaders appreciate RCEP’s strategic significance
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on November 15 that the signing of the long-waited Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement showed the region’s shared commitment to open trade and investment, despite the COVID-19 challenges.
Vietnam hands over ASEAN Chairmanship to Brunei
VOV.VN - Vietnam on November 15 handed over the ASEAN Chairmanship to Brunei that will play host to the upcoming ASEAN Summits and related meetings for the whole of 2021.
RCEP trade deal signed after 8 years of negotiations
VOV.VN - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement was signed on November 15 by ministers of ASEAN countries and their five partners, namely Australia, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and New Zealand.
RCEP trade deal to be signed shortly: Vietnamese PM
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has announced the negotiation process of the regional comprehensive economic partnership (RCEP) agreement has officially been concluded and the trade deal is ready to be signed shortly.
RCEP in spotlight at 37th ASEAN Summit: The Strait Times
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be in the spotlight at the 37th ASEAN Summit which is virtually hosted by Vietnam from November 12 – 15, according to Singapore’s The Strait Times.
Indian scholar believes Vietnam is crucial in fostering ASEAN-India relations
VOV.VN - The nation represents an important factor in fostering closer ties between India and ASEAN due to its special relationship with India, which indicates deepening bilateral relationship between both sides in all aspects.
RoK official praises Vietnam’s role in ASEAN
ASEAN Korea Center (AKC) Secretary General Lee Hyuk has appreciated the role of Vietnam in ASEAN and as ASEAN Chair this year as well as the prospects of ASEAN-RoK ties in the future in an interview given to the Vietnam News Agency on the threshold of the 37th Summit and related summits scheduled for November 12-15.
Vietnam performs well as ASEAN Chair 2020: Singaporean expert
Vietnam has performed remarkably well as Chair of ASEAN in the face of all the obstacles and hurdles, said Choi Shing Kwok, Director of Singapore’s ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute and head of the ASEAN Studies Centre under ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.