# ASEAN economic cooperation work plans > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asean-economic-cooperation-work-plans > Updated: 2026-09-23T13:10:04.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. During economic ministerial meetings in Manila, ASEAN has established new cooperation frameworks with both the United States and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). On September 21, 2026, ASEAN and the United States endorsed a 2026–2027 work plan under the Trade and Investment Framework Arrangement (TIFA). This plan aims to deepen economic ties by focusing on the digital economy, agriculture, trade facilitation, and support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It also addresses intellectual property, regulatory practices, labor, and supply chain resilience. Following this, on September 23, 2026, ASEAN and EFTA adopted a longer-term economic cooperation work plan spanning 2026–2030. This framework emphasizes the implementation of free trade agreements, e-commerce, innovation, emerging technologies, and sustainable development. EFTA, which has existing agreements with six ASEAN member states, intends to facilitate further enterprise dialogue through business delegations. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: ASEAN and EFTA adopt 2026-2030 economic cooperation work plan ASEAN and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have adopted a 2026-2030 work plan to strengthen economic ties, focusing on free trade, e-commerce, and emerging technologies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asean-and-efta-adopt-2026-2030-economic-cooperation-work-plan ### 2026-09-21: ASEAN and U.S. approve 2026–2027 trade and investment work plan ASEAN and the U.S. have adopted a 2026–2027 work plan to strengthen trade and investment in the digital economy, agriculture, and supply chain resilience. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asean-investment-reaches-usd-2439-billion-amid-regional-growth --- Cite as: ASEAN economic cooperation work plans. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/asean-economic-cooperation-work-plans