This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

ASEAN ministers discuss deepening economic ties with China, Japan, Korea, US

( September 25, 2025, 02:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Southeast Asian economic ministers met with counterparts from China, Japan, South Korea and the US this week to strengthen trade and investment ties, Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry said Wednesday. Talks advanced the signing of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement 3.0 in October, with new provisions on digital trade, the green economy and supply chain connectivity. Ministers also discussed upgrades to the ASEAN-Korea and ASEAN-Japan deals, including cooperation on critical minerals, sustainability, MSME support and acceptance of electronic certificates of origin. The ASEAN-US consultation endorsed a new two-year work plan under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement covering digital economy, IP and trade facilitation. The press release is attached....

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Documents

Related Sections