Indonesia – EU trade pact deadline pushed to H1 of 2025
Indonesia has pushed back the deadline for its trade pact with the European Union (EU), with Jakarta eyeing to complete the negotiations in the first half of 2025.
Malaysia, Indonesia, EU agree to tackle concerns over deforestation rules
Malaysia and Indonesia, the world's largest palm oil producers, have agreed with the European Union (EU) to promote mutual understanding and tackle concerns over the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and benchmarking via an ad hoc joint task force (JTF) co-chaired by the three parties.
Philippines, EU agree to resume free trade talks
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) on July 31 agreed to revitalise trade and relaunch free trade agreements (FTA) talks.
EU commends ASEAN’s role in Indo-Pacific
High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell has emphasised that the EU must be more present and engaged in ASEAN, which plays a crucial role in the Indo-Pacific region.
ASEAN, EU join hands in protecting labour migrants in Southeast Asia
The 2nd ASEAN-EU Dialogue on Safe and Fair Labour Migration and the launch of awareness-raising campaign videos for the ASEAN Safe and Fair Migration Campaign, held in the Philippines on July 4-7, brought together over 70 policymakers, practitioners, and representatives of civil society and international organisations.
Vietnam calls for stronger ASEAN – EU relations
Vietnam is willing to share its experience as well as work closely with other ASEAN member countries to continue promoting the ASEAN-EU strategic partnership, a Vietnamese diplomat has said.
EU- Thailand relaunch trade negotiations
The EU on March 15 announced the relaunch of negotiations for a modern and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) with sustainability at its core, especially in the green technology field.
EU to focus on deepening economic ties with ASEAN: diplomat
Strengthening the connectivity between the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and deepening the bilateral economic ties will be one of the priorities of the 27-member union this year, according to EU Ambassador to ASEAN Igor Driesmans.
Thailand, EU to resume FTA talks in March
Thailand and the EU have agreed to pursue free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in the first quarter this year, after nearly a decade of stagnation.
European media spotlights Vietnam’s role in EU-ASEAN partnership
Italian and Belgian news websites La Città Futura and Brussels Times have run stories highlighting the important role of Vietnam as a bridge for the strategic partnership between European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Belgian press spotlights Vietnam-EU ties, PM’s trip to EU
The Vietnam-EU relations and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s trip to the EU from December 13-15 has been in the limelight of the Belgian media in recent days.
Commemorative summit to step up EU – ASEAN longstanding relationship: European expert
The ASEAN-EU Summit will provide a political framework for the longstanding relationship between the two sides, said Pierre Gréga, Director of the Development, Rehabilitation, Integration and Security (DRIS) centre.
ASEAN - EU commemorative summit expected to open era of better economic ties
A summit commemorating 45 years of diplomatic relations between ASEAN and the EU is expected to usher in an era of better economic ties, reported German newswire DW.
Vietnam acts as bridge for ASEAN-EU relations: experts
Vietnam has the potential to become a country that plays an important role in the relationship between the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
EU increasingly treasures relations with ASEAN: scholar
The EU and ASEAN have maintained good relations so far, but the EU has begun to pay more attention to promoting relations with ASEAN amidst the current geo-political context, said Axel Goethals, CEO of the European Institute of Asian Studies (EIAS).
EU diplomat hails Vietnam’s role in cooperation with ASEAN
Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to ASEAN Ambassador Igor Driesmans has hailed Vietnam as not only a major bilateral partner but also an important partner of the EU in cooperation with ASEAN.
Brussels exhibition celebrates EU-ASEAN 45-year ties
A multimedia exhibition is being held in Brussels, Belgium, to celebrate the 45th founding anniversary of relations between the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), with its highlight being a community project named “Weaving the Ocean”.
EU-ASEAN workshop to focus on sustainable food
The third workshop of the EU-funded “Farm to Fork” project will take place via videoconference on November 24-25, with the participation of experts, policy makers as well as public stakeholders from EU and ASEAN countries.
ASEAN, EU sign world’s first bloc-to-bloc air transport agreement
The ASEAN, European Union (EU) and their member states signed the Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (ASEAN-EU CATA) at the 28th ASEAN Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Bali, Indonesia on October 17.
ASEAN, EU discuss lifting cooperation to new height
A roundtable workshop on cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) was held in Brussels, Belgium on September 30.
First ASEAN-EU Cultural Festival underway
The first edition of the ASEAN-EU Cultural Festival is being held both offline and online in Jakarta, Bangkok and Phnom Penh from September 19 – 25 to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the ASEAN-EU relations.