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All Aboard The ASEAN Express?

Dato' Professor Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, Vice Chancellor, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Morning Run · Morning Brief · 5 Jul 2024 · 11 mins listen

The ASEAN Express, a new international freight train service connecting Malaysia, Thailand, Laos and China, was launched this week to improve trade connectivity between the nations. How much could this contribute to economic growth? We discuss the impact with Dato Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, Vice Chancellor, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

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Produced by:

Valeryn Izabel Venu,Grace Tan,Jake Lim

Presented by:

Shazana Mokhtar,Wong Shou Ning

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government,international,economy

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