Articles for Regional Trade

Arabs Optimistic About BRICS Rebalancing Global Order
2 months ago

Arabs Optimistic About BRICS Rebalancing Global Order

China Daily  

Arabs are optimistic about the rebalancing of the global order, with BRICS playing a more active role in safeguarding multilateralism and refining the world system. The bloc's growing momentum and influence, coupled with the increasing global challenges, have prompted Arab states to seek closer policy coordination with BRICS members. BRICS provides a platform for Arab states to have close policy …

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Balancing an inflated membership
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Balancing an inflated membership

China Daily  

Ma Xuejing/CHINA DAILY Successful handling of internal relations requires BRICS to become the center stage for global South-South cooperation, instead of a confrontational leverage against the US-led West At the beginning of 2024, BRICS underwent a historic expansion. As Middle Eastern countries increasingly seek economic reform, political independence and diplomatic diversification in regional and global affairs, joining the BRICS is …

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ASEAN+3 can unleash true potential for regional good
4 months, 4 weeks ago

ASEAN+3 can unleash true potential for regional good

China Daily  

A cargo ship docks at Qinzhou Port in China-ASEAN Free Trade Area in Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on July 11, 2020. Under ASEAN+3 cooperation, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been collaborating with the three major Asian economies — China, Japan and the Republic of Korea — since 1997. The trilateral summit in Seoul reflected the willingness of …

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Indian envoy highlights Indo-Bangla energy connectivity as Dhaka prepares to receive Chinese team for trade talks
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian envoy highlights Indo-Bangla energy connectivity as Dhaka prepares to receive Chinese team for trade talks

The Hindu  

Days ahead of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s upcoming visit to China, India’s envoy to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has identified ‘energy connectivity’ as a key pillar of the “transformative changes” that are shaping the India-Bangladesh relationship. Speaking at an event in Dhaka on July 2, Mr. Verma said that the regional electricity trade between India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan would …

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Hezbollah, Israel trade heavy cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Hezbollah, Israel trade heavy cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalation

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, left, meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan at Vahdettin, a private residence of the presidency, in Istanbul on Saturday. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said that if his group didn’t strike back for the killing Tuesday of Saleh Arouri, Hamas’ deputy political leader, all of Lebanon would be vulnerable to Israeli attacks. and …

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After APEC: Whither US Leadership on Trade?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

After APEC: Whither US Leadership on Trade?

The Diplomat  

For the United States, the November meeting of APEC was widely seen as an opportunity to demonstrate its leadership and long-term commitment to the organization and the Asia-Pacific region. Southeast Asian governments’ skepticism was likely reinforced by high expectations derived from their constructive experiences in other, more open regional trade agreements not involving the United States – including the Regional …

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Morning Digest | SC flags possibility of electoral bonds being used to trade favours; suspected extremists kill police officer in Manipur’s Moreh, and more
1 year, 1 month ago

Morning Digest | SC flags possibility of electoral bonds being used to trade favours; suspected extremists kill police officer in Manipur’s Moreh, and more

The Hindu  

Supreme Court flags possibility of electoral bonds being used to trade favours A Constitution Bench on October 31 raised the scenario of influential entities covertly setting up persons with verified accounts to purchase electoral bonds for them through the regular banking route in order to curry favour or anonymously enter into a quid pro quo with ruling political parties. Suspected …

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Women face challenges at Indian land ports as revealed by a report released by the Land Ports Authority of India.
1 year, 5 months ago

Women face challenges at Indian land ports as revealed by a report released by the Land Ports Authority of India.

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 07, 2023 17:55 IST - 3 MINS READ A recent report titled “Gender Mainstreaming at India’s Land Ports” by the Land Ports Authority of India and various stakeholders highlights the neglect of the statutory body in creating gender-inclusive and accessible infrastructure at India’s land ports. Twelve land ports, including eight operational Integrated Check Posts and four Land …

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India-UAE cooperation to sow regional food security
1 year, 8 months ago

India-UAE cooperation to sow regional food security

The Hindu  

The United Arab Emirates, whose food security has been built on imports from global markets, is now focusing on the twin objectives of food access and readiness to confront supply chain crises. India, the world’s second-largest food producer, is an essential partner in the UAE’s ambition to strengthen food security. What the UAE brings to the table Seen together, India …

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Trading more within Asia makes economic sense
1 year, 10 months ago

Trading more within Asia makes economic sense

The Hindu  

South Asia should now have a re-look at regional trade across Asia after the warning by the International Monetary Fund on January 31, 2023, that global trade would slow down from 5.4% in 2022 to 2.4% in 2023. A recently published paper in an IMF book, “South Asia’s Path to Resilient Growth”, argues that a strong base exists for South …

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Explained | What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity?
2 years, 6 months ago

Explained | What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On Monday, India agreed to be a part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, a U.S.-led economic grouping comprising 12 countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Japan for the Quad Summit, joined U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and leaders of ten countries at the launch of the framework in …

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RCEP协定助力成员国跨境电商发展 带动世界经济复苏
2 years, 7 months ago

RCEP协定助力成员国跨境电商发展 带动世界经济复苏

China Daily  

RCEP协定自今年年初生效以来，已经对区域贸易和经济复苏产生了积极影响。3月越南、泰国、马来西亚三国驻广西南宁总领事开展的直播带货活动不仅增进了跨境电商合作，加强了RCEP成员国的贸易往来，也有助于全球经济的复苏。 Benjamas Tanvetyanont, consul-general of Thailand in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, promotes products via livestreaming in Nanning on March 28. 《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》（简称RCEP)生效已近四个月，外国驻华外交人员表示区域内贸易形式将会进一步多样化和便利化，通过包容可持续的经济复苏为疫情期间亚太地区的经济注入活力。 As the RCEP is a trade deal between the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia and New Zealand, they said the pact will reinforce regional trade and investment and help …

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RCEP协定助力成员国跨境电商发展 带动世界经济复苏
2 years, 7 months ago

RCEP协定助力成员国跨境电商发展 带动世界经济复苏

China Daily  

RCEP协定自今年年初生效以来，已经对区域贸易和经济复苏产生了积极影响。3月越南、泰国、马来西亚三国驻广西南宁总领事开展的直播带货活动不仅增进了跨境电商合作，加强了RCEP成员国的贸易往来，也有助于全球经济的复苏。 Benjamas Tanvetyanont, consul-general of Thailand in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, promotes products via livestreaming in Nanning on March 28. 《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》（简称RCEP)生效已近四个月，外国驻华外交人员表示区域内贸易形式将会进一步多样化和便利化，通过包容可持续的经济复苏为疫情期间亚太地区的经济注入活力。 As the RCEP is a trade deal between the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia and New Zealand, they said the pact will reinforce regional trade and investment and help …

Vietnam China Trade Guangxi Thailand Malaysia Nanning
RCEP trade to benefit recovery of world economy
2 years, 7 months ago

RCEP trade to benefit recovery of world economy

China Daily  

Benjamas Tanvetyanont, consul-general of Thailand in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, promotes products via livestreaming in Nanning on March 28. As the RCEP is a trade deal between the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia and New Zealand, they said the pact will reinforce regional trade and investment and help companies, especially …

Vietnam China Trade Guangxi Thailand Malaysia Nanning
RCEP trade to benefit recovery of world economy
2 years, 7 months ago

RCEP trade to benefit recovery of world economy

China Daily  

Benjamas Tanvetyanont, consul-general of Thailand in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, promotes products via livestreaming in Nanning on March 28. As the RCEP is a trade deal between the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia and New Zealand, they said the pact will reinforce regional trade and investment and help companies, especially …

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Weihai witnesses growing trade with RCEP members in Q1
2 years, 7 months ago

Weihai witnesses growing trade with RCEP members in Q1

China Daily  

Haiyue Lighthouse,a landmark of Weihai, Shandong province Weihai's trade with members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership expanded 10.2 percent year-on-year to 23.79 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2022, accounting for more than 50 percent of the city’s total, according to statistics from Weihai customs. The RCEP agreement, which took effect at the beginning of this year, has …

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US, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan to form quad group to enhance regional connectivity
3 years, 5 months ago

US, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan to form quad group to enhance regional connectivity

Firstpost  

The parties consider long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan critical to regional connectivity and agree that peace and regional connectivity are mutually reinforcing, the State Department said on Friday The US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed in principle to establish a new quadrilateral diplomatic platform focused on enhancing regional connectivity, the Biden administration has said. The parties consider long-term …

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Shandong Port Group opens branch in Shanghai
3 years, 6 months ago

Shandong Port Group opens branch in Shanghai

China Daily  

Shandong Port Group opened a branch in Shanghai on June 21 as part of the company's efforts to be integrated into China's largest economic, shipping and financial innovation hub, as well as promote closer ties with the Yangtze River Delta city cluster. Shandong Port Group has integrated many of the province's major ports, including Qingdao Port, Yantai Port, Rizhao Port, …

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Australian leader says Quad meeting will anchor stability
3 years, 9 months ago

Australian leader says Quad meeting will anchor stability

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday his first-ever meeting with President Joe Biden as well as the leaders of India and Japan will become an anchor of stability in the Indo-Pacific region. For us, this is where we live, this is where Japan lives, where India lives and of course with United States across the …

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Farm labour, water security and new farm equipment for rural Australia targeted in Federal Budget
4 years, 2 months ago

Farm labour, water security and new farm equipment for rural Australia targeted in Federal Budget

ABC  

The Federal Budget includes billions of dollars for water infrastructure, and an extended instant asset write-off to help rural Australia lead the country out of the COVID-19 recession. Key points: The Federal Budget has committed $2 billion to water infrastructure spending Workers who are prepared to go regional for at least 6 weeks could get a relocation payment The instant …

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