ASEAN Secretariat bulletin provides AAMRA implementation timeline for remaining ASEAN Member States (Cambodia/Lao PDR from 5 Feb 2026; Myanmar/Viet Nam target 31 Mar 2026)

The ASEAN Secretariat’s “ASEAN for Business Bulletin – First Edition, 2026” summarizes rollout timing for the ASEAN Authorised Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement (AAMRA), indicating Cambodia and Lao PDR plan to begin implementation on 5 February 2026, and Myanmar and Viet Nam are targeted for implementation by 31 March 2026. For trade compliance teams, these dates are relevant for planning AEO program recognition/use across ASEAN markets (e.g., leveraging AEO benefits, aligning customs facilitation processes, and anticipating when mutual recognition may be available in these jurisdictions). Note: the bulletin is a Secretariat publication summarizing implementation targets rather than the underlying legal instrument; timelines should be validated against national customs authority communications when available.