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RCEP

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (ASEAN+6)

RCEP is more than TPP-lite
12-Feb-2017 Nikkei Asian Review
RCEP is neither China-led nor a rival to the TPP
International civil society asks Japanese Government for stakeholder engagement at 17th RCEP negotiations in Kobe
10-Feb-2017
102 organizations submitted an international open letter to the Japanese Government asking for a stakeholders meeting during the 17th RCEP negotiations in Kobe.
TPP is dead, but its legacy lives on
10-Feb-2017 The Hindu
The Trans-Pacific Partnership was dead long before Donald Trump signed his executive order. But its damaging aspects, like stringent IP provisions, have just migrated to other agreements
Chinese FM calls for expediting RCEP talks
9-Feb-2017 Xinhua
China is open to any regional trade arrangement conducive to regional economic integration and global free trade system, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a press conference after the fourth round of China-Australia diplomatic and strategic dialogue.
RCEP progress to take a bit longer: Lim Hng Kiang
7-Feb-2017 Todayonline
Trade Minister Lim Hng Kiang says lack of free trade agreements among dialogue partners a challenge
PH to explore FTA with US
7-Feb-2017 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines will explore a bilateral free trade agreement with the US even as it will prioritize completion and implementation of existing and ongoing trade deals.
Next round of RCEP talks in Japan; India to push for services
6-Feb-2017 PTI
During the RCEP talks, India would press for greater market access in the services sector, particularly easy movement of professionals
Time to terminate trade & investment agreements allowing corporations to sue government
3-Feb-2017 Focus
The recent investment arbitral decision against the Philippines in favor of the Belgian corporation should be a wake up call on the dangers posed by free trade and investment agreements.
As America retreats, Asia is the last hope for free trade
3-Feb-2017 Nikkei Asian Review
ASEAN should be driving force behind new RCEP megapact, says Japanese expert
RCEP: More relevant now than ever for Asean
1-Feb-2017 The Nation
The RCEP’s challenge for Asean is to balance different ambition levels among the negotiating parties.
US’ withdrawal no cause for celebration with Malaysia’s anti-TPPA groups
31-Jan-2017 Malay Mail
Local critics are not rejoicing over the United States’ withdrawal from the TPP deal, cautioning instead that the trade pact may be revived or survive in other forms.
Global trade, China, RCEP took centre stage in Davos
31-Jan-2017 Lanka Business Online
Global trade took centre stage at the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos recently with signs of a new leader in town, despite U.S. assurances they wanted trade and not a trade war.
On partnership anniversary, India-ASEAN vow to strengthen cooperation
30-Jan-2017 PTI
On the occasion of 25th anniversary of country’s relationship with 10-nation ASEAN grouping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly pitched for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), saying it will further strengthen cooperation and economic integration in the region.
Brian Fallow: The TPP is dead - long live what?
27-Jan-2017 NZ Herald
Does it mark the end of an era, the death of the Washington Consensus about the liberating power of markets, multilateralism and open economies?
Trump’s decision to junk Trans-Pacific Partnership an opportunity for India
27-Jan-2017 Livemint
US President Donald Trump’s move paves way for a more balanced outcome of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership talks
China backs regional partnership after US walks away from TPP
25-Jan-2017 The Hindu
China is hoping to galvanise two regional trade proposals — the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Free-Trade Agreement of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), following the formal exit of the United States from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
China hopes to work with Philippines to finalise RCEP trade talks
23-Jan-2017 gb times
Chinese Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said China wants to work together with the Philippines to conclude the regional RCEP trade talks
TPP’s failure will not curtail Malaysia’s trade
23-Jan-2017 The Sun Daily
Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Ahmad Maslan said that Malaysia was ready with other alternatives, such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Walking the fine line between IP and public health
20-Jan-2017 The Hindu
The rise of a protectionist US under President Donald Trump, may have long-term implications on India’s public health objectives
Can Japan lead Asia’s economic order?
20-Jan-2017 The Diplomat
Tokyo can be a champion of the economic order if Abe is prepared to lead.