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Malaysia
Japan is proving a tough negotiator for countries with their hopes pinned on FTAs.
Japan and Malaysia ended three days of talks on a free-trade agreement (FTA) on Saturday still divided over removing import duties on certain products such as Japanese cars, a news report said.
Japan's ongoing negotiations over free trade agreements with Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand are entering a crucial stage.
Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed to start negotiations that could lead to a free trade agreement.
Japan's separate negotiations with Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia and South Korea for bilateral free trade agreements have run into a brick wall.
Malaysia is holding negotiations with India on establishing an ASEAN-India Free Trade Area (FTA), covering trade in goods, services and investment, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) CEO Datuk Merlyn Kasimir said today.
Malaysia today said it was leading the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between India and ASEAN and would offer a 'springboard' for Indian corporates willing to tap the potential markets in the region.
Malaysia is raising efforts in negotiating for free trade agreements (FTA) with some of its major trading partners, said Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Mah Siew Keong Wednesday.
New Zealand and Malaysia have agreed to undertake scoping studies on a possible free trade deal, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said yesterday.
Visiting Malaysian Premier also discusses North Korea, education, tourism and business with South Korean leader.
