Indonesia


Local firms reel under free trade deals
Indonesian firms cannot compete with lower prices offered by foreign rivals in their home market.
Talks on ASEAN+6 trade bloc to kick off in May
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) together with the group’s six major trading partners are slated to begin in May the first round of negotiations to form the world’s largest economic bloc by 2015.
Trade with Africa, South America key to maintain growth, minister says
Indonesia Trade Minister Gita also said that his government was making positive progress in Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks with South Korea. He predicted that the free-trade agreement could be materialized by August.
Obstacles to an Indonesia-Taiwan economic partnership
More often than not, whenever a Taiwanese official pays a visit to Jakarta, there is usually one question on his mind: “Dude […] where’s my FTA?”
EU eyes more FTAs with Asian nations
Indonesian Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan said that Indonesia would launch negotiations to develop a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with the EU next month.
Indonesia gaining palm-oil sales in Pakistan, Dalda Foods says
Indonesia, the largest palm-oil producer, has been gaining market share in Pakistan and may extend its position after a free-trade agreement, or FTA, comes into effect, according to Dalda Foods Pakistan, an importer.
Nation Must Review Its Trade Pacts, Kadin Says
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce said that the nation is not yet ready to enter into a trade pact known as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with another country because deficits are widening in Indonesia’s trade balance.
Indonesia seeks trade, but not free trade
Indonesia is eager to boost trade with Canada, but the South Asian country isn't interested in two of the Harper government's top priorities -- pursuing a free-trade deal or buying Alberta oilsands crude.
The Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
Negotiations will soon commence for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Indonesia. APINDO has undertaken the task of gathering input from Indonesia’s private sector for the preparatory stages of the negotiations.
Chile expects to ink FTA with RI soon: Minister
Chile, an entry point into the South American region, soon expects to set up a free trade agreement with Indonesia