APEC economies urged to end restrictive trade policies to help fight COVID-19
APEC economies must put an end to trade-restrictive policies to fight covid-19: ABAC.
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RCEP leverages political security through economic security
ASEAN cooperation arrangements and APEC are important international assets. They contribute significantly to shared prosperity and political security in the Asia Pacific by building pillars for trade liberalisation, investment, the movement of people and — most importantly — political certainty and trust.
G20 must not surrender to bilateral bullying
US President Donald Trump is no fan of the G20. His extreme views and unreasonable demands mean G20 meetings have quickly become the ‘G19 versus one’.
APEC fails to deliver amid trade war
The weekend’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Port Moresby was one of open disagreement.
PM blasts Trump over interference
Prime Minister Hun Sen has blasted the United States for interfering in Cambodian affairs in front of its president Donald Trump.
Hopes running high for Asean-Hong Kong pacts
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Russia to provide aid for polls
Russia pledges to aid Cambodia with next year’s national election, including financial aid and sending observers.
Trump offers to mediate on South China Sea
The US and Vietnamese presidents underscore the importance of access to South China Sea.
Dissident locked in home over protest
The ‘Lady Gaga’ of Vietnam is locked in her home by plainclothes police after flashing a sign reading “Piss on you Trump”.
Vietnam border to be finalised by next year
The leaders of Cambodia and Vietnam pledge to complete border demarcation.
Asean, Hong Kong sign deal in ‘vote for open trade’
Hong Kong and Southeast Asian nations sign a free trade deal.
Cambodia Bid for APEC Member
Prime Minister Hun Sen will call on APEC to accept Cambodia as a member when he attends the informal dialogue between APEC and Asean leaders in Vietnam.
Expert says Cambodia should join APEC summit
Cambodia should consider submitting an application for membership into the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, as participating in the annual economic forum would translate into enhanced business and trade opportunities.
Apec ministers wrangle over wording
Ministers from Asia-Pacific countries end their meeting with a “very good outcome”, despite differing views on trade and protectionism.
Vietnam to host APEC summit amid challenges
The world economic order is under stress due to widening inequality, climate change, disruptive technology, rising protectionism, transactional politics and populist politics.
