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Supajee joins ASEAN Summit in Philippines for key trade deals

Supajee joins ASEAN Summit in Philippines for key trade deals

Thairath•Politics•21m ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Sutthampun will attend the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila to sign digital economy and trade agreements.

  • •Supajee Sutthampun will join the Prime Minister at the 49th ASEAN Summit from November 15-17, 2026, in Manila, Philippines.
  • •The delegation aims to sign the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement and launch the upgraded ACFTA 3.0 on December 1, 2026.
  • •Efforts are underway to implement the upgraded ATIGA by mid-next year to facilitate regional trade.

Overview

  • •Supajee Sutthampun is scheduled to attend the 49th ASEAN Summit from November 15-17, 2026, in Manila, Philippines.
  • •Supajee Sutthampun will sign the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement to create regional standards for digital trade, electronic payments, and digital identity.
  • •The upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA 3.0) is expected to be officially implemented on December 1, 2026.
  • •ACFTA 3.0 aims to allow the customs clearance of perishable goods within 6 hours, accelerating Thai fruit and agricultural exports to China.
  • •Progress is being made to implement the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA), which is expected to take effect by the end of this year.
  • •Supajee Sutthampun will present 31 economic pillar results to ASEAN leaders during the summit.
  • •The digital and trade agreements are intended to reduce costs and barriers for MSMEs to access the ASEAN market.

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Key Entities

Person

Supajee Sutthampun(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce responsible for the ASEAN Economic Community pillar.

Place

Manila(กรุงมะนิลา)ℹ️
The city in the Republic of the Philippines hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit.
Republic of the Philippines(สาธารณรัฐฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️
The country hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit.

Policy

ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement(ความตกลงเศรษฐกิจดิจิทัลอาเซียน)
The world's first regional digital trade agreement aimed at reducing digital trade barriers and promoting international standards.
Upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA 3.0)(ความตกลงการค้าเสรีอาเซียน-จีนยกระดับ (ACFTA 3.0))
A trade agreement expected to be implemented on December 1, 2026, to improve customs procedures and economic cooperation between ASEAN and China.
Upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA Upgrade)(ความตกลงการค้าสินค้าของอาเซียนฉบับปรับปรุง (ATIGA Upgrade))
An agreement to improve trade facilitation and reduce obstacles for moving goods within the region.

Organization

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️
A regional organization of member states conducting summits and trade agreements.
China(จีน)ℹ️
A key trading partner and dialogue partner of ASEAN.
Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️
A key trading partner and dialogue partner of ASEAN.
Australia(ออสเตรเลีย)ℹ️
A key trading partner and dialogue partner of ASEAN.
South Korea(เกาหลีใต้)ℹ️
A key trading partner and dialogue partner of ASEAN.
India(อินเดีย)ℹ️
A key trading partner and dialogue partner of ASEAN.
United States of America(สหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️
A key trading partner and dialogue partner of ASEAN.