Nov 29 Asian Nations to Form World’s Largest Free Trade Zone Leaders from China, Japan and South Korea signed a landmark pact with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Laos Monday aimed at developing the world's largest free trade area by 2010. Continue reading
Aug 01 U.S., Southeast Asian Nations Vow to Combat Terrorism In a move aimed at bolstering efforts to combat international terrorism, the United States and a bloc of Southeast Asian nations signed a major treaty Thursday aimed at improving intelligence sharing and police cooperation. Continue reading