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Indonesia, Canada agree to complete ICA-CEPA by late 2024: Minister
Indonesia and Canada agreed on a target to complete the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) negotiations by the end of 2024 to further increase trade between the two countries.
IPEF progress boosts diversified investment, supply chains and economic distribution
During the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Ministerial Meeting (IPEF-MM) on Nov. 14, all IPEF member countries agreed to announce the substantive completion of Pillars III (Clean Economy) and IV (Fair Economy). Pillar II (Supply Chains) had already been completed at the Second Ministerial Level Meeting in Detroit, the United States.
Exclusive: US, Indonesia to discuss potential for deal on EV minerals
Indonesia, which has the world’s biggest nickel ore reserves, in September asked the United States to begin discussions for a trade deal for critical minerals so that exports from the Southeast Asian country can be covered under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
US senators oppose Indonesia FTA that paves way for nickel subsidies
US lawmakers have expressed concern about signing a limited free trade agreement with Indonesia, as the country’s mining and refining industry is dominated by companies from China.
Indonesia seeks free trade talks with Saudi Arabia, GCC
Indonesia hopes to start talks on a free trade pact with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council, a minister has said after the Indonesian president’s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.
Jokowi, Saudi Crown Prince MBS Discuss ISA-CEPA and RI-GCC, Says Trade Minister
Zulhas said one of the topics discussed at the meeting was the formation of the negotiating team for the Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ISA-CEPA).
Climate justice in trade: Environment, rights and the palm oil dispute between Indonesia and the European Union
Novel clauses would fall short of confronting the more fundamental questions raised by trade agreements that promote large-scale monoculture at the expense of nature and local farming systems.
Mercosur-Indonesia trade pact talks delayed as bloc’s deal with EU stalls
Indonesia’s trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay is facing a delay, as negotiations will likely start in 2024, only after the group takes care of its long-overdue pact with the European Union (EU).
Indonesia pledges more investments in Tanzania
Indonesia has pledged to increase investments in Tanzania, including in management of the Mnazi Bay gas block by its state-owned company.
Kenya, Indonesia to sign preferential trade agreement
Kenya and Indonesia yesterday signed four bilateral agreements on food security, mining, renewable energy and health following talks between President William Ruto and Indonesia’s Joko Widodo.
Jokowi, PM Trudeau seek to complete ICA-CEPA by late 2024
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to complete the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) negotiations by the end of 2024.
Economic partnership talks launched by Indonesia and Peru
Indonesia and Peru have begun negotiations on a future Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the aim of increasing bilateral trade and investments.
Jokowi: Indonesia, Mozambique agree to boost preferential trade pact
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi have agreed to enhance their preferential trade agreement (PTA) to boost trade between the two countries.
Indonesia spotlights importance of trade equality, fairness to the EU
Indonesia stressed the importance of upholding the principles of equality and fairness in free trade to the European Union (EU) during the ASEAN-EU Economic Ministers’ Consultative Meeting.
Indonesia sees opening to conclude long-awaited trade deal with EU
The formation of a joint task force on the European Union’s anti-deforestation law gave Indonesia some hope that it would be able to conclude its overdue trade deal with the 27-member bloc, according to a senior minister.
EU trade deals risk affordability of generic medicines for Global South
The disproportionate intellectual property protections the bloc proposes could threaten the affordability of generics that countries like India and Indonesia export to poorer nations.
I-EU CEPA negotiations: NOT for the people
The protection of human rights, social justice, and a sustainable environment, particularly for the Indonesian people, are threatened by the Indonesia-EU CEPA negotiations in their current form, so Indonesian civil society organized an action to demand that the European Commission and the Government of Indonesia immediately halt them.
Five issues must be resolved to complete IEU-CEPA negotiations: govt
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has listed five strategic issues that need to be resolved promptly to complete the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) negotiations by the end of 2023.
Sri Lanka cabinet approves proposal on preferential trade agreement with Indonesia
Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to enter into a preferential trade agreement with Indonesia as a preliminary step to reach a long-term free trade agreement.
Indonesia tries to find balance between US-China with IPEF
Indonesia might be trying to strike a balance with both the rivaling US and China by joining the Washington-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), according to research institution ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.