10-May-2017
Press Trust of India
The CPI(M)-led LDF government in Kerala wants the Centre to consult it before signing the RCEP agreement, saying it would have adverse impact on state agriculture
9-May-2017
Business Mirror
Philippines has asked fellow RCEP negotiating countries to consider the use of “opt out and reciprocity” flexibilities to speed up the negotiations
9-May-2017
Focus on the Global South
Representatives from major trade unions in both the public and private sectors have raised serious concerns on the possible impacts of the Regional Economic Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (RCEP) which is currently being negotiated in Manila.
5-May-2017
People Over Profit
The People Over Profit network together with local civil society organizations in the Philippines warn of intensifying corporate attacks on people’s rights and join calls for an independent, sovereign and peaceful Southeast Asian region.
5-May-2017
The Hindu Businessline
Going forward has become extremely difficult for India as most RCEP members want zero duties on almost all products
2-May-2017
The Straits Times
Asean is keen to conclude a region-wide trade agreement with its key partners, but the pact must have substance to be worthwhile, said Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
28-Apr-2017
Malaymail Online
Among recurring public concerns in almost all modern trade deals include the patent rights for medicine, the import of agricultural products, and the ISDS provision where companies can sue a state for alleged discrimination.
28-Apr-2017
Nikkei Asian Review
RCEP is aimed at saving China’s own economy via the Belt and Road
27-Apr-2017
Forum against FTAs
Trade unions, farmers groups, health activists, and other people’s movements are planning to organise a series of events to put pressure on the Government of India to withdraw from RCEP negotiations.
26-Apr-2017
BusinessWorld
DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said that an agreement on the RCEP has not yet happened as member countries need to fine-tune details of the pact
25-Apr-2017
Business Mirror
Conclusion of the RCEP deal will be a priority at the ASEAN Summit in Manila