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RCEP

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (ASEAN+6)

The RCEP effect on India
12-Jul-2016 The Hindu
China may step up trade and investment in India vis-à-vis the Asean countries. A lower bilateral trade deficit is a possibility
India to oppose zero-tariffs in RCEP trade pact
8-Jul-2016 The Hindu
Likely to float proposal on moderation of tariffs instead of elimination in Jakarta
RCEP talks: Chief negotiators to meet on July 18-19 in Jakarta, tariff talks on agenda
4-Jul-2016 The Economic Times
India will make a pitch for continuation of the three-tier system of tariff or tax elimination for member countries as a few countries favour only one tier, an official said.
Asean to press RCEP to cut tariffs on 92% of goods
28-Jun-2016 The Nation
ASEAN countries will propose to the 16 member states of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to eliminate tariffs on 92 per cent of trade in goods to promote economic integration of the grouping.
Asean told to refocus on RCEP
27-Jun-2016 The Nation
Thailand and other Asean nations should review their stance on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and rather refocus on materialising the Regional Cooperation on Economic Partnership, said former WTO chief.
China-backed Asean opposes India’s stand on RCEP
24-Jun-2016 Business Standard
Beijing is demanding greater tariff reduction
RCEP countries conclude Auckland round, eye next steps
24-Jun-2016 ICTSD
Negotiators meeting in Auckland, New Zealand, continued their efforts to finalise talks this year for a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
RCEP ‘stakeholder’ process just ticks the box
15-Jun-2016 Scoop
A new era of openness? RCEP ‘stakeholder’ process just ticks the box
China-led trade agreement shrouded in deeper secrecy
13-Jun-2016 NZ Herald
Secretive negotiations for the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP began in November 2012. The 13th round is being held at SkyCity in Auckland.
Civil society letter to countries negotiating Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
13-Jun-2016 TWN
We call on countries negotiating the RCEP agreement and to protect the flexibilities available under the WTO TRIPS agreement for Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Bargain chips few in trade talks
7-Jun-2016 The Telegraph
India, looking to wrap up free trade talks with the European Union and Australia, may now have to give more concessions.
Next round of RCEP negotiations in New Zealand from June 12
5-Jun-2016 Business Standard
The RCEP is a mega trade deal which aims to cover goods, services, investments, economic and technical cooperation
India in a tight spot at RCEP trade talks
27-May-2016 Live Mint
Govt may come under pressure to raise tariff liberalization plan in next round of talks in Auckland next month.
At landmark BRICS meet, India raises public health, pharma sector concerns
25-May-2016 First Post
A high-level panel hosted by India discusses the issues of trade deals that inhibit access to medicines and also limit policy space for governments to legislate in public interest.
Standing up to patent bullying
25-May-2016 The Hindu
The Ministry of Commerce must be cautious of Free Trade Agreements being negotiated with the European Union as well as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership that further strengthen or extend intellectual property (IP) monopolies.
Asia trade deal RCEP will undercut farmers’ control over seeds
25-May-2016 International Press Syndicate
According to the latest leaked draft of the RCEP agreement, the negotiating countries fall into two camps when it comes to legal rights over biodiversity and traditional knowledge useful for food production and medicine.
Signing away sovereignty
24-May-2016 TNI
The Philippines has a web of investment treaties which severely constrain the government’s ability to regulate or close polluting mines, a legal straitjacket that will become even tighter if the EU–Philippines Free Trade Agreement and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) proceed
Two chapters in RCEP agreement to conclude in June: Mustapa
24-May-2016 New Straits Times
Economic and technical cooperation chapters will be the first two chapters to be concluded during the 13th round of negotiations, ahead of plans to seal the deal by year-end.
Is India holding the line against another TPP?
20-May-2016 East Asia Forum
Of the RCEP negotiating countries, it is India, rather than China, that has been the most outspoken in opposing US-style trade rules.
APEC ministers: Free trade area study on path to conclusion
20-May-2016 Politico
Trade ministers from the United States, China and other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum nations say a study on the proposed "Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific" agreement is on track.