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Indonesia to kick off CEPA talks with Chile
Indonesia has agreed to begin talks on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with Chile, hoping to use the nation as a trade hub in South America.
South Korea and Indonesia plan to ratify trade pact
A major agreement aimed at boosting trade and investment ties between South Korea and Indonesia may be ratified before the end of this year, industry minister M.S. Hidayat said in Jakarta on Friday.
Between China and America? Real choices facing Indonesia
Are the RCEP and TPP really competing for members and agenda items?
Indonesia overcharging on Japanese car imports - Nikkei
Indonesia has not reduced its import duties on certain Japanese cars as required under a trade agreement between the two countries, the Nikkei said.
Indonesia Encouraged to Form Free Trade Agreement With European Union
In order for Indonesia to boost its international trade and economic growth, it needs a free trade agreement with the European Union and to later work toward a similar agreement among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a seminar has heard.
RI, South Korea aim to seal CEPA at year’s end
Indonesia and South Korea have agreed to continue talks on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), aiming to conclude at the end of this year a deal that will help boost bilateral trade to US$100 billion by 2020.
Programs to train foreign nurses still falling short
With its rapidly aging population, Japan will need to increasingly rely on help provided by foreign health care workers.
Japan, EU agree to open FTA talks in April
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and two European Union leaders agreed in a teleconference Monday to start official negotiations in April on a free trade and service pact in April, Japanese officials said.
CALL TO ACTION! Deal a decisive blow to Neoliberalism - End the WTO and Stop the new wave of Free Trade Agreements - The time is now for Economic Justice!
The Indonesian People’s Movement Against Neocolonialism-Imperialism (Gerak Lawan) would like to work hand in hand with other movements in Asia and around the world, to dismantle the ongoing efforts to revive the WTO in the upcoming Ministerial meeting to be held in Bali, Indonesia on 3-6 December 2013.
Merkel, Yudhoyono call for free trade agreement
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for a free-trade agreement between the European Union and Indonesia. This, she said, could be a first step towards a wider trade agreement.
Local firms reel under free trade deals
Indonesian firms cannot compete with lower prices offered by foreign rivals in their home market.
Talks on ASEAN+6 trade bloc to kick off in May
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) together with the group’s six major trading partners are slated to begin in May the first round of negotiations to form the world’s largest economic bloc by 2015.
Trade with Africa, South America key to maintain growth, minister says
Indonesia Trade Minister Gita also said that his government was making positive progress in Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks with South Korea. He predicted that the free-trade agreement could be materialized by August.
Obstacles to an Indonesia-Taiwan economic partnership
More often than not, whenever a Taiwanese official pays a visit to Jakarta, there is usually one question on his mind: “Dude […] where’s my FTA?”
EU eyes more FTAs with Asian nations
Indonesian Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan said that Indonesia would launch negotiations to develop a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with the EU next month.
Indonesia gaining palm-oil sales in Pakistan, Dalda Foods says
Indonesia, the largest palm-oil producer, has been gaining market share in Pakistan and may extend its position after a free-trade agreement, or FTA, comes into effect, according to Dalda Foods Pakistan, an importer.
Nation Must Review Its Trade Pacts, Kadin Says
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce said that the nation is not yet ready to enter into a trade pact known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with another country because deficits are widening in Indonesia’s trade balance.
Indonesia seeks trade, but not free trade
Indonesia is eager to boost trade with Canada, but the South Asian country isn’t interested in two of the Harper government’s top priorities — pursuing a free-trade deal or buying Alberta oilsands crude.
The Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
Negotiations will soon commence for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Indonesia. APINDO has undertaken the task of gathering input from Indonesia’s private sector for the preparatory stages of the negotiations.
Chile expects to ink FTA with RI soon: Minister
Chile, an entry point into the South American region, soon expects to set up a free trade agreement with Indonesia