ASEAN
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12-Oct-2019 The Economic Times
India wants data localisation in RCEP for security interests
India has proposed locating computing facilities inside the country if it is meant to protect its essential security interests and national interests at the the ongoing negotiations of the proposed RCEP trade agreement.
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7-Oct-2019 Bangkok Post
Trade spat will not affect RCEP: Asean
The secretary-general of Asean, expressed his confidence that the long-awaited RCEP will be completed in principle before Thailand’s chairmanship ends at the end of this year.
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7-Oct-2019 The Economic Times
India’s trade with its FTA partners: experiences, challenges and way forward
India has viewed FTAs as an important tool to enhance its trade and investment, and signed a number of trade agreements with various countries or groups. And India’s experience intrade with its major FTA partners has not been very encouraging.
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23-Sep-2019 ASEAN Civil Society Conference/ASEAN People’s Forum 2019
People’s resistance to RCEP intensifies, amplifying #NotoRCEP call!
As governments scramble to save RCEP, peoples from Southeast Asia have consolidated their strong opposition to this ambitious and unjust trade and investment agreement.
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23-Sep-2019 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia, South Korea link up amid ‘turbulent’ economic pressures
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s aggressive efforts to lure more foreign direct investment (FDI) ahead has been warmly met by South Korea.
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19-Sep-2019 Prensa Latina
China y Asean por ampliar nexos en cumbre bilateral
China aboga hoy por estrechar los nexos con la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (Asean) y albergará este mes una cumbre de negocios e inversión y la 16 exposición conjunta.
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18-Sep-2019 Nikkei Asian Review
RCEP: Asia races against clock to save trade deal of the decade
While there are clearly roadblocks to an agreement, there are also tailwinds — tailwinds that might never be stronger than they are right now.
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18-Sep-2019 Prensa Latina
Ministros de Economía de la Asean se reúnen en Tailandia
Los ministros de Economía de los países miembros de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (Asean), se reúnen aquí a partir de hoy para debatir, entre otras cuestiones, tratado de la Asociación Económica Integral Regional (RCEP).
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16-Sep-2019 Panamá On
ASEAN, China, Japón y República de Corea reafirman compromiso con multilateralismo
Los ministros de Economía de los diez Estados miembros de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (ASEAN), China, Japón y República de Corea reafirmaron hoy su firme compromiso de defender el sistema de comercio multilateral.
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16-Sep-2019 Business Today
Wary of China in RCEP, India looks for bilateral deals amid mounting trade deficit
India’s indecisive stance on the RCEP and agreement to review the FTA with the ASEAN indicates it has been evaluating options outside the larger regional group as well.
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12-Sep-2019 Xinhua
China y ASEAN reforzarán relaciones económicas y comerciales
Los ministros de Economía de los diez países miembros de la ASEAN y China acordaron hoy reforzar las relaciones económicas y comerciales entre ambas partes y crear sinergias entre la Iniciativa de la Franja y la Ruta propuesta por China y el Plan Maestro de Conectividad de ASEAN.
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11-Sep-2019 The Hindu
India, ASEAN agree to review free trade pact in goods
India and 10-member bloc of South-East Asian nations have agreed to review their free trade agreement, signed in 2009, to make it more business-friendly and boost economic ties.
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9-Sep-2019 Business Today
RCEP meet: ASEAN members, partners reaffirm their resolve to conclude free trade deal talks
The 16 negotiating partners have agreed that they should not lose the long-term vision of deepening and expanding the value chains in the RCEP.
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6-Sep-2019 Vietnam+
Le Vietnam va signer l’accord de l’ASEAN sur le commerce des services
Le Vietnam va signer l’accord de l’ASEAN sur le commerce des services lors de la 51e conférence régionale des ministres de l’Economie
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6-Sep-2019 ASEAN Briefing
ASEAN countries want free trade agreements to develop Russian trade
Numerous ASEAN member states called for improvements in the region’s free trade status with Russia at this week’s Far East Economic Forum in Vladivostok.
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6-Sep-2019 The Diplomat
Is Southeast Asia winning the US-China trade war? not so fast
If the U.S.-China trade war continues or worsens ASEAN countries will also experience a bumpy ride.
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3-Sep-2019 Korea Herald
S. Korea, Malaysia to hold 3rd round of FTA talks this week
South Korea will hold a third round of free trade talks with Malaysia this week with the aim of striking a trade deal before November, Seoul’s trade ministry said Tuesday.
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28-Aug-2019 The Irrawaddy
W. Myanmar locals worried BRI projects threaten their livelihoods
If China wants to fish in Myanmar’s troubled waters, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)-linked Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Rakhine State is a good place to cast a line.
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19-Aug-2019 Korea Joongang Daily
Korea-Asean special summit to focus on expanding trade
Korea government called for the expansion of trade with Asean states, especially in light of the global rise of protectionist policies and trade wars, not to mention Korea’s recent tensions with Japan.
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18-Aug-2019 Business Today
BT Buzz: Why India should not ignore RCEP free trade mega deal
Are mega free trade agreements (FTAs) beneficial for Indian economy? Majority of Indian industry may say no, but a research policy paper attempts to offer a slightly contrarian view
