{
  "id": 7650859,
  "title": "Qatar, ASEAN deepen ties as annual trade approaches $15 billion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/qatar-asean-deepen-ties-as-annual-trade-approaches-15-billion",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T21:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/254059/business/qatar-asean-deepen-ties-as-annual-trade-approaches-15-billion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ashraf Siddiqui reports from Doha that ASEAN and Qatar are forging a stronger partnership, with annual bilateral trade projected to reach $15 billion. The Chairman of the ASEAN Committee in Doha, HE Nguyen Huy Hiep, outlined the expanding cooperation during a reception marking ASEAN's 59th anniversary. Key sectors of growth include energy, aviation, agribusiness, healthcare, hospitality, telecommunications, fintech, digital innovation, and investment. Ambassador Hiep emphasized the significance of 2026 for ASEAN's 11th member, Timor-Leste, and highlighted Qatar's role as an ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner. Both regions continue to prioritize dialogue, restraint, respect for international law, and peaceful diplomatic solutions, with a focus on environmental protection and sustainable development.",
  "summary": "Ashraf SiddiquiDohaASEAN and Qatar are entering a new phase of cooperation, with annual bilateral trade approaching $15 billion and growing opportunities emerging across energy, av...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}