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Top economists say government claims ‘mythical’ trade deal benefits
Economists from Australian National University and Adelaide University accuse the government and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of perpetuating the “myth” of trade deals -- such as those signed with China, Japan, Korea and the US -- bringing the country “enormous benefits”. This has no basis in fact, they say.
'Indonesia-Australia pact can make us partners in prosperity'
Statement from Australian Chamber of Commerce on potential Australia-Indonesia trade agreement
Australia-Indonesia FTA to go boldly where no agreement has gone before
The Indonesia-Australia Business Partnership Group, tasked with setting negotiating priorities, paraphrased Star Trek when it opined: "It should go boldly where no Free Trade Agreement has gone before".
Trade talks that could milk India dry
The proposed shift in India’s RCEP strategy could hurt the country's 75 million small dairy producing households
No logo - Tobacco regulation
Three years ago, the government of Togo received a letter from Philip Morris International outlining how plain packaging would violate binding global and regional agreements.
WikiLeaks reveals the TiSA agreement could cost Australian services
A recent release of confidential documents from WikiLeaks has finally relieved the silence surrounding the negotiations of an important but fairly obscure multilateral trade agreement.
RI eyes to develop key sectors from Australian trade deal
Indonesia is hoping to develop a number of key sectors through an anticipated free-trade deal with Australia, which is aimed at boosting trade and investment between the neighboring countries.
Indonesia and Australia recommit to free trade deal in 18 months
Indonesia and Australia have recommitted to finalising a free trade deal within 18 months despite the appointment of a new Indonesian trade minister.
RI, Australia to conclude trade agreement
Australian Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Steven Ciobo is visiting Indonesia to conclude a free trade agreement with Indonesia.