Second round of the AEM-Dialogue Partner Consultations

ASEAN Economic Ministers meet with dialogue partners to bolster COVID-19 cooperation and trade relations

As part of the 53rd Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM), the Philippines joined the second round of the AEM-Dialogue Partner Consultations on 14 September 2021, via video conference. ASEAN met with the European Union, Hong Kong, China, India, Russia and the United States. Ministers highlighted the importance of continued cooperation in addressing the COVID-19 continue reading : ASEAN Economic Ministers meet with dialogue partners to bolster COVID-19 cooperation and trade relations

53rd ASEAN Economic Ministers’

DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez pushes for deeper ASEAN economic integration for post-pandemic recovery

The first day of the 53rd Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (53rd AEM) was held today, 8 September 2021, via video conference. Trade Ministers discussed the status of post-COVID-19 economic recovery efforts and recognized the relevance of cooperation in the areas of digital transformation and sustainable economic development as key initiatives in achieving post-pandemic recovery. continue reading : DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez pushes for deeper ASEAN economic integration for post-pandemic recovery

10 ASEAN Member States

ASEAN Economic Ministers gear for post-pandemic recovery

Economic Ministers from the 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) met through video conference on 2-3 March 2021 to discuss implementation of initiatives that will further the region’s post-pandemic economic recovery efforts. As this year’s ASEAN Chair, Brunei Darussalam leads the setting of their priority economic deliverables (PEDs). These focus on three strategic thrusts—Recovery, Digitalization, and continue reading : ASEAN Economic Ministers gear for post-pandemic recovery