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Civil society set out demands at EU-Indonesia trade negotiations
21-Feb-2018 Friends of the Earth Europe
The next round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the EU and Indonesia start today in Solo, Indonesia. Civil society organisations from Europe and Indonesia, including Friends of the Earth Europe and Friends of the Earth Indonesia, will meet in parallel to discuss the consequences of a potential agreement.
Indonesia, EU kick off 4th round of I-EU CEPA talks
19-Feb-2018 Jakarta Post
The major issue for Indonesia is a trade barrier for Indonesian palm oil following the decision by the EU Parliament on Jan. 17 to phase out the use of biodiesel manufactured from palm.
The EU - Indonesia CEPA negotiations
16-Feb-2018 TNI
We call on the EU and Indonesia to use the CEPA negotiations to design an investment chapter that prioritises equitable and sustainable development.
Joint Indonesia-Singapore initiatives progressing well, says Retno
14-Feb-2018 The Straits Times
It includes inroads on a bilateral investment treaty to strengthen economic cooperation.
Indonesia strives for completion of RCEP negotiations
9-Feb-2018 Vietnam Plus
Indonesia is committed to accelerating negotiations of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the Jakarta Post quoted Indonesian Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita as saying.
Pakistan-Indonesia: Review process for PTA finalized
8-Feb-2018 Express Tribune
Both countries agreed to expand the PTA and opt for a Free Trade Agreement.
New EU trade deals would harm consumers, the environment and demorcracy
7-Feb-2018 Foodwatch
The European Union is currently negotiating a series of new free trade agreements that would have a negative impact on consumer rights, environmental standards and democratic principles.
Asia-Europe People’s Forum
5-Feb-2018
FTA Switzerland – Indonesia: Respect human rights and nature – keep palm oil outside!
5-Feb-2018 Bread for All
Palm oil must be excluded from the free trade agreement between Switzerland and Indonesia. In an open letter to Federal Councillor Johann Schneider-Ammann, Swiss environmental, human rights, consumer and farming organizations are calling for this.
With TPP agreed, RCEP members look to catch up
2-Feb-2018 Nikkei
Trade negotiations kicking off Friday will cover tariffs, investor protections.
RCEP negotiations: Officials to meet in Jakarta in February
26-Jan-2018 The Hindu
The member countries would deliberate on finalising the maximum number of goods on which duties will either be eliminated or reduced drastically. Matters pertaining to services sector are also expected to figure in the meeting.
Sri Lanka eyes FTA with Indonesia, in continued engagement with ASEAN
25-Jan-2018 Economic Next
Sri Lanka and Indonesia had agreed to study a free trade agreement during a state visit of President Joko Widodo to Colombo.
Indonesia sends trade mission to South Asia
22-Jan-2018 Jakarta Post
Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita kicked off the trade mission on Monday to two South Asia countries — India and Pakistan — taking with him 61 businesspeople to explore the cooperation with their counterparts in the two countries.
Indonesia-EU CEPA 4th round to be held in Surakarta
12-Jan-2018 Jakarta Post
The fourth round of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is scheduled to be held in Surakarta in February.
Indonesia, Turkey begin CEPA talks
12-Jan-2018 Jakarta Post
Indonesia and Turkey held first round on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Jakarta. Delegations from both the countries discussed the agreement’s terms of reference (ToR) as well as trade issues, such as legal matters and customs.
Awasi Negosiasi Putaran Ke-Empat Indonesia-EU CEPA!
10-Jan-2018 Indonesia for Global Justice
IEU-CEPA bertujuan mempercepat liberalisasi dan akses pasar untuk perdagangan barang, jasa dan investasi antar kedua pihak dengan mengadopsi standar internasional yang relevan terhadap perdagangan barang, jasa dan investasi; serta mengeliminir dan atau menghapus kendala atau hambatan yang merugikan kedua pihak.
Indonesia to start trade talks to boost exports
5-Jan-2018 Jakarta Post
Indonesia seeks to initiate negotiations on trade agreements under both bilateral and regional schemes this year to help jack up the country’s exports.
Indonesia, Chile sign CEPA
21-Dec-2017 Jakarta Post
Indonesia and Chile have signed the Indonesia-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita announced.
Australia and Indonesia fail to meet free-trade deal deadline
21-Dec-2017 Sydney Morning Herald
Australia and Indonesia have conceded they will fail to pull off a free-trade deal this year despite repeated commitments.
Pakistan working towards FTA with Pacific South East nations
20-Dec-2017 Geo
Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines in the Pacific region are among the countries in the list to start a dialogue on Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) which will pave the way towards FTA for promoting trade liberalization.