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Indonesia looks to sign RCEP this year to support economic recovery
25-Jun-2020     The Jakarta Post
Indonesia and 14 other negotiating countries agreed Tuesday to sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this year to help their economies recover from the pandemic-induced downturn.
Trade ministers vow to sign RCEP before end of 2020
25-Jun-2020     Manila Bulletin
Trade ministers of the 10-member states of ASEAN and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Partners (Australia, China, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand) reaffirmed the signing of the RCEP Agreement before end of 2020.
China ‘interested’ in Trans-Pacific trade deal but keen to gauge Japan’s ‘attitude’ ahead of potential talks, ex-minister says
24-Jun-2020     South China Morning Post
Doubts though remain over China’s ability to meet the requirement of the Comprehensive Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP).
When will the Free Trade Agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey signed?
24-Jun-2020     Sarajevo Times
The document is currently in the procedure in the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Africa-wide trade deal will push ahead despite coronavirus wrath
24-Jun-2020     Al Jazeera
Even if the pandemic continues into 2021, the African Continental Free Trade Area will move ahead, a top official says.
What Kenya should consider in free trade deal with America
24-Jun-2020     Business Day
Country must engage in thoughtful, deliberative process or should be set for short end of the stick.
US-Kenya FTA: Kenya negotiating objectives (Jun 2020)
24-Jun-2020     Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, Republic of Kenya
India, China should exercise restraint, not complicate situation amid Covid: Vietnam envoy
24-Jun-2020     The Print
Vietnam believes India and China should exercise restraint and not complicate matters further at a time when the world is reeling under the coronavirus pandemic compounded with economic challenges.
No progress on trade, investment, Hong Kong as EU wraps-up tense China summit
23-Jun-2020     Euractiv
Europeans are especially concerned about market access, the forced transfer of technology imposed on foreign firms operating in China, the subsidies offered by Beijing to its companies, the unbalanced relation in the public procurement market.
Solomons ratifies Pacer Plus amid calls for re-think
23-Jun-2020     RNZ
Solomon Islands is the sixth country to ratify Pacer Plus. The agreement comes into force 60 days after at least eight of the 11 signatories have ratified.