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Indonesia, EFTA sign long-delayed free trade deal
17-Dec-2018 Jakarta Globe
Indonesia signed an economic agreement with EFTA, tariffs and non-tariff barriers would be eliminated for thousands of products between Indonesia and the EFTA countries.
EU-Indonesia FTA: Good regulatory practices draft chapter (EU proposal, Sep 2018)
14-Dec-2018 European Commission
As released by the European Commission
EU-Indonesia FTA: Transparency draft chapter (EU proposal, Sep 2018)
14-Dec-2018 European Commission
As released by the European Commission
Free trade agreement with Indonesia to be signed in Jakarta on 16 December
14-Dec-2018 The Federal Council, The Portal of the Swiss Government
Indonesia - EFTA trade deal will be signed, 98 per cent of Swiss exports to Indonesia will be exempt from customs duties over the coming years.
Indonesia and Algeria step up trade and investment
28-Nov-2018 Jakarta Post
Indonesia and Algeria have made a commitment to increase bilateral trade and investment.
Indonesia to sign free trade deal with EFTA countries in December
26-Nov-2018 Jakarta Globe
The Indonesian government has wrapped up negotiations for a free trade and investment pact with members of the four-nation European Free Trade Association, a final agreement is due to be signed in December.
Indonesia and RCEP: Beware the public health risks
26-Nov-2018 The Diplomat
Proposals from Japan and South Korea would require patent law changes in several RCEP countries, including Indonesia.
Government too ambitious in seeking free trade: IGJ
19-Nov-2018 Antara
In 2018, there were many international trade talks the government wanted to be wrapped up such as Indonesia-Australia CEPA, Indonesia-Europe FTA and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, says IGJ Executive Director
Korea seeks trade pacts with ASEAN members, agrees to cooperate for regional pact
16-Nov-2018 Korea Herald
Seoul agreed to launch a feasibility study on a free trade agreement with Malaysia and resume stalled trade pact negotiations with Indonesia.
India sought to delay RCEP deal beyond general election
15-Nov-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
Indonesia accuses Japan of trying to ’force its interests’ on members
Indonesian free-trade deal delayed
13-Nov-2018 Newcastle Herald
The free-trade deal appears to be on hold as Indonesia is angry about Australia’s potential move of an embassy to Jerusalem.
Switzerland should stop pushing for TRIPS-plus measures in trade agreement with Indonesia
12-Nov-2018 Public Eye
Swiss and Norwegians civil society groups addressed their serious concerns over TRIPS-plus provisions being included in the trade agreement under negotiation between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Indonesia.
Govt to ratify seven trade agreements without House approval
9-Nov-2018 Jakarta Post
The government has decided to ratify seven international trade agreements without the approval of the House of Representatives.
Indonesia-EFTA CEPA TRIPS-plus, threat for access to medicines and the right to health of millions of people in Indonesia
8-Nov-2018 IGJ
In many countries, the implementation of the TRIPS-plus measures has significantly increased the cost of medicines.
Indonesia to ratify Pakistan trade deal to protect palm oil exports
8-Nov-2018 Reuters
The Indonesian government will push ahead and ratify a trade deal with Pakistan to protect $1.5 billion in annual palm oil exports to the South Asia nation, a cabinet minister said.
Australia Indonesia free trade deal to be signed next week
7-Nov-2018 Canberra Times
The two countries plan to ink the agreement on November 14, the second day of the ASEAN summit in Singapore.
‘Pakistan-Indonesia PTA could be upgraded to FTA’
5-Nov-2018 Express Tribune
Indonesia is expanding trade partnerships with different countries and economic blocs and a free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan is a part of the plans, said Indonesia Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita.
Miners want ISDS in Indonesia free trade agreement
2-Nov-2018 Australian Financial Review
Businesses in the mining sector and beyond insist protection for Australian investors in Indonesia is required in a free trade deal.
Indonesia, Egypt to sign PTA, FTA deals to raise trade volume 300%
2-Nov-2018 Egypt Today
Indonesia and Egypt will sign a preferential trade agreement and are negotiating a free trade agreement.
Free trade agreement between EFTA and Indonesia concluded in substance
2-Nov-2018 The Federal council the portal of the Swiss government
On 1 November, negotiations on a free trade agreement between EFTA and Indonesia were concluded in substance, with Switzerland acting as lead negotiator. The agreement means 98% of Swiss goods will be exempt from customs duties in medium term.