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Asean targets deeper regional integration with two upgraded trade deals

By Dalila Abu Bakar ( May 26, 2025, 07:05 GMT | Insight) -- The Asean region is accelerating its push toward deeper economic integration and regional cooperation with the planned signing of two upgraded trade agreements in October, a move the region’s leaders say is critical to reinforcing the bloc’s resilience against rising geopolitical tensions and the impact of US tariff measures. Ministers from the 10-member bloc have concluded negotiations for the upgrade of the Asean Trade in Goods Agreement, following last week’s finalization of the Asean-China Free Trade Area 3.0. The Asean region is accelerating its push toward deeper economic integration and regional cooperation with the planned signing of two upgraded trade agreements in October, a move the region’s leaders say is critical to reinforcing the bloc’s resilience against rising geopolitical tensions and the impact of US tariff measures....

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