Chile – Indonesia Free Trade Agreement enters into force

On Tuesday, October 8, the Comprehensive Economic Association Agreement between Chile and Indonesia entered into force, opening a market of 270 million inhabitants to Chilean exports. Indonesia and Chile have a great opportunity to configure themselves as a platform for trade between Latin America and Asia Pacific.

País: Chile

Fuente: Asia Link America Economy (Available in Spanish)

El Acuerdo de Preferencias Comerciales entre el MERCOSUR e India consolida casi dos décadas como eje de la cooperación Sur-Sur

The Preferential Trade Agreement Between MERCOSUR and India Consolidates Nearly Two Decades as a Pivot for South-South Cooperation

Since its implementation in 2009, this tariff instrument shared by Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay has been key to diversifying the block’s export destinations and strengthening trade with one of the most dynamic economies in the Asia-Pacific.

Paraguay consolida su proyección estratégica en el Sudeste Asiático: Avances en tecnología, inversiones y apertura de mercados.

Paraguay Consolidates its Strategic Projection in Southeast Asia: Advancements in Technology, Investments, and Market Openings

Following an official mission led by President Santiago Peña to Taiwan and the Philippines, Paraguay strengthens its international presence through agreements in cybersecurity, data infrastructure, and trade facilitation, while boosting the access of Paraguayan animal protein to new Asian markets.

Convocatoria al III Foro de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe con China: conectividad económica y comercial para una cooperación reforzada y una prosperidad social compartida

Call for Participation: III Development Forum of Latin America and the Caribbean with China (August 17–18, 2026, Zhengzhou)

Organized by SELA and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), this forum will take place in Zhengzhou, China, on August 17 and 18, 2026. The event aims to enhance economic connectivity and foster shared prosperity through high-level strategic dialogue.