Asia-Pacific maritime trade remains the backbone of global flows
December 4, 2025
The Asia-Pacific region continues to be the largest contributor to the worldwide build-up of preferential trade agreements (PTAs), accounting for nearly 60% of PTAs in force worldwide.1 PTAs have become bigger, deeper, and increasingly covering issues related to digital trade and sustainable development. The choice of new partners highlights a strategic shift toward diversifying trade relationships aligned with the drive […]
