Illustrative image (Source: Internet) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Thai Ministry of Commerce continued to penetrate the Japanese market by organising a seminar on the Thai-Japanese Strategic Economic Partnership through the free trade agreement (FTA), seeking to expand trade between both countries. The trade value between the two countries was over 54 billion USD in 2017. At the seminar, the Deputy Minister of Commerce, Chutima Bunyapraphasara, delivered a lecture on trade and investment opportunities on the Thai-Japanese Strategic Economic Partnership. Ms. Chutima said Thailand has currently developed a mechanism for economic cooperation with Japan in terms of trade liberalisation and development of economic cooperation at various levels, namely the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (AJCEP) and the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA). These agreements will allow Thai entrepreneurs to invest in hospitality businesses in Japan. … [Read more...] about Seminar on Thai-Japanese Strategic Economic Partnership through FTA
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ASEAN-Japan boost comprehensive cooperation
(VOVworld) - Within the framework of the 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM 48) and related meetings, Economic Ministers from the ten ASEAN Member States and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan met on Saturday, in Vientiane, Lao. Laos Minister of Industry and Commerce Khemmany Pholsena chaired the meeting. Vietnam’s delegation led by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Cam Tu participated at the meeting. The Ministers welcomed the conclusion of the negotiations on Trade in Services including the Financial and Telecommunication annexes and Movement of Natural Persons (MNP) Chapters as well as the investment negotiation under the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) Agreement. The Ministers look forward to the implementation of the outcomes of the negotiations. The Ministers noted the on-going efforts to improve the implementation of the AJCEP Agreement. … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Japan boost comprehensive cooperation
ASEAN, Japan form partnership
ASEAN, Japan form partnership (02-04-2008) New pact will boost trade, investment between Japan and ASEAN. Vietnamese Minister of Trade and Industry Vu Huy Hoang and Japanese Ambassador Sakaba Mitsuo sign the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Ha Noi yesterday. — VNA/VNS Photo Tran Viet Ha Noi — The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan signed the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (AJCEP) in Ha Noi yesterday. The pact was inked by Vietnamese Minister of Trade and Industry Vu Huy Hoang, who represents the Vietnamese Government, and ASEAN embassies in Ha Noi, and Japanese Ambassador to Viet Nam Sakaba Mitsuo. "AJCEP will provide momentum for bolstering investment and trade between Japan and ASEAN," Japanese Ambassador Sakaba Mitsuo said. The Japanese diplomat also said he expected AJCEP to forge a large, effective market and economic links between Japan and the Southeast Asian region. … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Japan form partnership
ASEAN, Japan ‘should address disparities’
ASEAN, Japan 'should address disparities' (02-10-2009) by Xuan Huong HCM CITY — Japan and ASEAN should work together towards reducing income and other development gaps within the regional bloc, delegates said at the 35th ASEAN-JAPAN Business Meeting in HCM City yesterday. They said Japanese and ASEAN businesses should enhance their co-operation to make the region become a growth centre. The meeting, organised annually with member nations taking turns to host it, convened this year with the aim of "Strengthening the effectiveness of ASEAN and Japan co-operation toward a new economic growth strategy." Yesterday's discussions revolved around three main issues: the global economic crisis - challenges and solutions for the business sector; a new economic model for ASEAN and Japan; and implementation of bilateral and multilateral economic partnership agreements between ASEAN and Japan. Vu Tien Loc, chairman of the Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that with an abundant … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Japan ‘should address disparities’
ASEAN wants deeper ties with Japan
VGP - The 13th ASEAN-Japan Summit officially starts the second working day of the 17th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Hà Nội on October 29, 2010. The Summit, chaired by Vietnamese PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng, with the participation of Japanese PM Naoto Kan and ASEAN Leaders, aims to review the ASEAN-Japan dialogue relation and set out development directions for the next period. In his opening remarks, PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng underlined the importance of the ASEAN-Japan Strategic Partnership as one of the most crucial external relations of ASEAN. He reaffirmed that Việt Nam in particular and ASEAN in general looks forwards to a deeper comprehensive relationship between ASEAN and Japan, with a view to exploring untapped potentials and accelerating regional integration in East Asia. Vietnamese PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng (L) and Japanese PM Naoto Kan (R), at the 13th ASEAN-Japan Summit, Hà Nội, October, 29, 2010 - Photo: VGP/Nhật Bắc The Leaders noted with satisfaction significant and … [Read more...] about ASEAN wants deeper ties with Japan