ASEAN, EU push economic integration
The results of the 19th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat, the 12th AEM -EU Consultations and the third ASEAN-EU Business Summit…
Regional businesses support speedy conclusion of TPP negotiations
Business representatives from Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) member economies, gathered for the on-going 16th round of TPP negotiations in Singapore, are…
ASEAN, sub-regional group push for stronger linkages
Officials from ASEAN and BIMP-EAGA have pledged to boost stronger linkages among sectoral working groups to strengthen further areas of…
Study shows fatty acids could lead to flu drug
A compound derived from fats found in fish oils prevents death in influenza-virus-infected mice, even at advanced stages of disease,…
Processed meats linked to premature death: study
Sausages, hams, bacon and other processed meats are said to be linked to an increased risk of dying young, European…
ASEAN, EU seek information-sharing mechanism
On March 8, senior economic officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) met…
ASEAN, EU focus on investment ties
ASEAN economic ministers and the EU Trade Commissioner agreed on the 2013 cooperation focus of fostering investment ties between the…
Thailand, Laos agree to solve border issues
Thailand and Laos have reached a cooperation agreement to solve six border-related issues at the 8th meeting of the group…
Japan’s recession over, recovery eyed
Japan squeaked out of recession in the last quarter with modest growth that, analysts say, would provide a foundation for…
Singaporean minister to attend ASEAN Retreat in Hanoi
Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Lim Hng Kiang, will be in Hanoi from March 8-9 to attend the 19th…