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Expert briefing
Publication date: 24 August 2018

In contrast to this tariff escalation, eagerness to preserve the multilateral, rules-based economic order is drawing Asian countries into inter-regional trade agreements…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 1 December 2020

Beijing’s announcement came shortly after it and 14 other Asia-Pacific countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest free trade…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 7 October 2015

The agreement, once ratified, will create a new trade bloc that encompasses 36% of global GDP.

Expert briefing
Publication date: 23 September 2022

The IPEF, led by the United States and designed to deepen economic cooperation between members, involves four key pillars. India was the only member not to agree to the…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 24 October 2019

Most of ASEAN’s dialogue partners will be present at the talks in Bangkok. High on the agenda will be attempts to conclude negotiations over the Regional Comprehensive Economic…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 30 March 2021

The United Kingdom eyes a strategic tilt to the Indo-Pacific, with South-east Asia a key focus because of its economic dynamism and the convening power of ASEAN. The aircraft…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 2 February 2023

Indonesia ratified RCEP late last year, paving the way for the pact to become effective for the country at the start of January. RCEP is now in force for 13 of its members.

Expert briefing
Publication date: 2 September 2016

The ASEAN Summits will attempt to maintain momentum for greater integration, particularly on the new 2025 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) blueprint. The EAS will focus on regional…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 1 September 2016

Washington is one of Manila's oldest partners, but the outlook for ties is mixed amid the coming US presidential transition and following recent controversial comments by Duterte.

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