{
  "id": 8819869,
  "title": "Asean supply chain council enters new phase as permanent Asean-BAC working structure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/asean-supply-chain-council-enters-new-phase-as-permanent-asean-bac",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T02:23:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1537333/asean-supply-chain-council-enters-new-phase-permanent-asean-bac-working"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Asean Supply Chain Council has transitioned into a permanent working structure under the Asean Business Advisory Council (Asean-BAC) in a significant development for the region. This move, formalized at the 3rd Asean Supply Chain Council Meeting in Manila, Philippines, aims to institutionalize private-sector engagement in trade facilitation, economic integration, and supply-chain resilience. The council was established through the Asean Manufacturing Network in September 2025 with the goal of identifying cross-sector supply-chain challenges, addressing practical barriers to regional trade, and developing implementable recommendations for Asean. With Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai handing over the chairmanship to Michael Tan of Asean-BAC Philippines, the council now has the continuity needed to advance its work beyond individual chairmanship cycles. The institutionalization under Asean-BAC provides a structured channel for private-sector recommendations to reach relevant Asean sectoral bodies, the Asean Economic Ministers, and Asean Leaders, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of economic integration efforts across the region.",
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        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Business : ASEAN Supply Chain Council Enters New Phase As Permanent ASEAN-BAC Working Structure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/business-asean-supply-chain-council-enters-new-phase-as-permanent",
        "published": "2026-09-21T00:30:40.000Z"
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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."
}