ASEAN's Early Trade Pact Upgrade: A Shift in Regional Economic Strategy The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has decided to implement its upgraded Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) ahead of schedule.
Originally set to take effect on June 1, 2027, the agreement will now come into force at the end of 2026.
This move reflects ASEAN's willingness to adapt its strategy in response to changing global circumstances and strengthen trade within the bloc amid growing uncertainty in the global economy.