Law of International Trade: ASEAN and EU Perspectives

The development of global trade and policy is of significance for business expansion and national economic growth. It is thus critical for business leaders and policy-makers to understand legal aspects of international transactions and global trade and investment regimes, particularly from ASEAN and EU perspectives.
To this end, the course is designed for business, international studies and law students. It will provide an overview of legal issues that apply to the sale of goods transactions, the meanings and application of trade terms in the maritime industry, and methods of financing sales and of transporting goods across borders. Moreover, the course will discuss the resolution of commercial and investment disputes, and regulatory issues involving WTO principles, state-owned enterprises and anti-corruption laws. Cotemporary legal and political issues on the COVID-19 pandemic and mega-trade FTAs such as the CPTPP and the RCEP will also be discussed.