Dear MDBC members,

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS A WEBINAR

In 2009 the EU decided to pursue bilateral trade agreements with individual ASEAN member states. Negotiations have already been concluded and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) entered into force with two of these countries, Singapore and Vietnam, in November 2019 and August 2020, respectively. Negotiations continue with Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand, while the EU and Malaysia are currently courting each other to resume talks. In the longer term, these bilateral FTAs would allow the establishment of a region – to – region FTA, which remains the EU’s ultimate ambition.

We want to welcome you on behalf of ASEAN – Dutch Chamber Network (ADCN) to join us for an update on the current generation of EU FTAs; the common underlying themes and inclusions that can be expected across all FTAs, elements of the Singapore and Vietnam FTAs that we can expect the EU to push for with other ASEAN countries, and what new elements may be added. Alongside the EU – ASEAN Business Council and Vriens & Partners, we will discuss cross – cutting topics on the rules of trade that are expected for the FTAs in ASEAN and the implications of EU FTA negotiations within the ASEAN regions with a focus on Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Time: Malaysia – 17:00 hrs / Netherlands – 11:00 hrs
Platform: Zoom

REGISTRATION

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Please register no later than Friday, 17 May 2024 (12:00 hrs)

We look forward to your attendance!

With best regards,
MDBC Secretariat