China is seeking new markets in Asean to boost trade China, seeking other markets for its goods, turned to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. In 2008, Aseans gross domestic product exceeded US$1.5 trillion, and the association became one of the worlds major economic powers.

Free trade talks between Thailand and European Union likely this year Thailand is expected to start a first round of negotiations toward a bilateral free-trade agreement with the European Union by the middle of the year, a move seen as necessary if the Kingdom is to remain competitive with potential rivals for European business such as Vietnam and Singapore.

Commerce Ministry urges exporters to use Australia, NZ, ASEAN trade pact Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has urged exporters to better understand more on benefits offered under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) agreement which will take effect March 12, a senior ...

Asean could rank among top places for investment and business Bangkok - Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) could soon become one of the world's most interesting destinations for business and investment. "Asean should be able to open up to services and investment this year, which will highlight the region as the most attractive destination for doing business and investing," Thailand's Deputy Commerce Minister Alongkorn Ponlaboot said.

Asean keeping fingers crossed over Thai stability Asean has its fingers crossed that Thailand can now enjoy political stability and sustainable economic growth after judgement day passed without any incidence so that the Asean Economic Community will ...

Treat Asean as a single domestic market seminar Banpu chairman Krirk-krai Jirapaet, a former commerce minister, yesterday suggested Thailand consider Asean its domestic market, to increase opportunities for domestic consumption and offset exports.

Thailand opens AFTA hotline to help business operators BANGKOK, Jan 9 (TNA) -- In order to facilitate business operators and exporters regarding any doubts about the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) enforced since January 1, Thailand s Ministry ...

World’s largest trading zone creates a new era for industries and consumers Over the past 17 years, Thailand and other member countries of Asean - with a combined population of about 550 million - started to gradually reduce their import duties as ...