China–ASEAN Trade Surges 18.2% as Supply Chains and Regional Connectivity Deepen

China–ASEAN Trade Surges 18.2% as Supply Chains and Regional Connectivity Deepen

Economic ties between China and ASEAN are gaining significant momentum, with bilateral trade reaching 4.34 trillion yuan (approximately US$641 billion) in the first half of 2026, representing an 18.2% year-on-year increase. The strong performance highlights the growing integration of regional supply chains, expanding transport connectivity and deeper economic cooperation between Read more…

ASEAN and Türkiye Enter a New Era of Strategic Partnership to Expand Trade, Investment and Regional Connectivity

ASEAN and Türkiye Enter a New Era of Strategic Partnership to Expand Trade, Investment and Regional Connectivity

ASEAN’s decision to elevate Türkiye to Dialogue Partner status marks a significant milestone in the bloc’s external relations, opening the door to deeper cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, defence, technology and people-to-people exchanges. The upgraded partnership reflects ASEAN’s growing role as a global diplomatic and economic hub while creating new Read more…