Asean on track to realise 2025 vision of free and open trade
Singapore
THREE agreements sewn up on Monday were billed as part of Asean's growing economic integration and the bloc's commitment to free, open trade, en route to its plan for 2025.
The South-east Asian body must forge ahead with its 2025 vision for the Asean Economic Community (AEC), said Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing, as he opened the AEC Council's afternoon meeting.
"Against the backdrop of rising anti-globalisation sentiments and trade tensions, Asean will need to continue to stay open and connected, and leverage on our…
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