Tag: RCEP
US-China tensions to push ASEAN to fast-track RCEP
THE TRADE WAR between the United States and China will compel member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to fast-track negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in order to “isolate” the region from the impact of the tensions, Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said on Friday.
ASEAN leaders to push for ‘early conclusion’ of RCEP talks —...
THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will push for the “early conclusion” of negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) during the 33rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Singapore from Nov. 13 to 15.
ASEAN claims ‘significant progress’ on RCEP
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has achieved many of the items on its economic agenda and made major progress in bringing forward...
Do you know your TPPs from your RCEPs, NAFTAs and OBORs?
Danang, Vietnam -- In the world of trade diplomacy, the acronym is king.
As world leaders descend on the Vietnamese city of Danang for the...
RCEP partners considering options to move forward on deal
THE 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the six countries with which the economic bloc has free trade...
‘Strong incentive’ for RCEP deal seen — DTI
THE COUNTRIES negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) have no choice but to resolve contentious issues relating to the creation of the economic...
