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Jakarta wants PTA with Dhaka by April
28-Feb-2023 Dhaka Tribune
Jakarta is keen on signing a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with Dhaka by April this year. Sources said that the Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka has informed the Foreign Ministry regarding the issue.
Indonesia, Timor Leste Agree to establish Bilateral Investment Treaty
13-Feb-2023 Tempo
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and Timor Leste Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak agreed on a number of commitments. One of the commitments was related to the establishment of a bilateral investment treaty.
Without public participation, the Indonesia-EU CEPA negotiations potentially create a multidimensional crisis in Indonesia
9-Feb-2023 Indonesia for Global Justice
The Indonesian CSOs assesses that the I-EU CEPA Agreement will deepen the crisis of democracy, climate and social justice for all Indonesian people. For this reason, the MKE Coalition urges the Government of Indonesia to not submitting the agreement before they can guarantee legal certainty for the fulfillment of democratic rights, guarantees for the protection of human rights, social justice, and sustainable environment.
FTAs cause major Indonesia’s exports to be overdrown, according to Indonesia business group’s research
6-Feb-2023 Bisnis
The Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo) revealed that Indonesia’s export growth to partner countries has actually been slower after joining the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which began in the early 2000s.
Indonesia’s hardship in dealing with the EU is increasing
1-Feb-2023 Kompas
The hardship on the Indonesian government and exporters of dealing with a number of disputes and trade barriers imposed by the European Union is growing.
Indonesia looks to improve trade with Eurasia
1-Feb-2023 Antara News
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan has called for the strengthening of economic cooperation between Indonesia and the EAEU, saying he expects the FTA between Indonesia and EAEU to be completed soon.
RCEP unlikely to lift Cambodia-Indonesia textile trade
12-Jan-2023 Khmer Times
The trade ties between Indonesia, which became the latest member to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and Cambodia are expected to go up, but the textile sector in both countries is unlikely to benefit from the agreement, according to some experts.
Indonesia, EU to expedite IEU-CEPA negotiations
21-Dec-2022 Antara News
Indonesia and the European Union (EU) agreed to accelerate the IEU-CEPA negotiations, marked by the successful completion of the substance of financial services arrangements under the services trade framework.
Canada continues to advance the completion of CEPA: Ambassador
14-Dec-2022 Antara
Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Nadia Burger stated that Canada continues to advance the completion of the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Azerbaijan discusses efforts to increase investment with Indonesia
9-Dec-2022 Antara News
Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Elnur Israfil oglu Mammadov discussed efforts to increase business and bilateral investment with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Eurasian Economic Union, Indonesia to start talks on free trade agreement - Commission
6-Dec-2022 Urdu Point
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia have agreed to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement, the first round is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) said.
Farmers, seeds & the laws: Importing the chilling effect doctrine
24-Nov-2022 South Centre
The UPOV-based Plant Variety Protection laws, favoured by developed countries, and often pushed through bilateral or regional trade agreements, regulate farmers’ interactions with seeds in many countries.
Indigenous Indonesians want EU support on land rights
24-Nov-2022 Land Portal
As the EU and Indonesia work on a free trade agreement, one tribe is seeking European help to secure its rights. Many Indigenous peoples are at risk of losing their land as economic development increases.
Canada strengthens economic cooperation with Jakarta, Indo-Pacific
17-Oct-2022 The Jakarta Post
Ottawa strengthened its trade relationship with Jakarta and the Indo-Pacific region as Canada Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Minister Mary Ng concluded her two-days long visit to Indonesia to advance at least two economic agreements.
Australia, Indonesia can team up on lithium supply chain
14-Oct-2022 Jakarta Globe
An opportunity arises for cooperation between Indonesia and Australia on the lithium supply chain via the Indonesia-Australia trade agreement.
EU races to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties with Indonesia
10-Oct-2022 DW
EU-Indonesia relations have soured over a handful of trade disputes, most of which have gone to the World Trade Organization (WTO) for review. Yet tensions are expected to ease once the WTO makes its recommendations by the end of the year.
Jokowi ratifies largest regional trade agreement
3-Oct-2022 Tempo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo or Jokowi, officially ratified the RCEP, a regional free trade agreement involving 10 ASEAN countries and five partner countries, which are Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, and South Korea.
Dhaka wants revised list of products from Jakarta before signing PTA
30-Sep-2022 Dhaka Tribune
Dhaka has sought a revised list of goods on which Jakarta can offer tariff concessions for Bangladeshi products before signing the proposed preferential trade agreement (PTA.)
EU hopes for trade pact with Indonesia within two years
22-Sep-2022 RFI
The European Union hopes to strike a free-trade agreement with Indonesia within two years despite disputes with Southeast Asia’s largest economy over palm oil and nickel, the bloc’s trade commissioner said.
Ratification of RCEP and Indonesia-Korea CEPA is not democratic and violate public rights
1-Sep-2022 Indonesia for Global Justice
The Civil Society Coalition for Economic Justice condemned the plenary session of the Indonesian House of Representatives which ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the Indonesia-Korea CEPA agreement.