RCEP


Australian miners seeking new free trade deals
The Minerals Council of Australia has called on the Government to pursue further trade liberalization through bilateral and regional trading agreements.
Cargill chief David MacLennan urges Australia to ‘fill TPP gap’
The chief executive of one of the world’s biggest agribusiness companies says Australia has a major opportunity to “step up and fill the gap’’ selling more food products to Asian markets.
Proposed trade pact clause on intellectual property could endanger India's TB programme
A draft of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement reveals three clauses that could potentially hurt production of important generic drugs
Jane Kelsey: Governments in denial of a world changing around them
As the Government seeks to renegotiate the China Free Trade Agreement, we need to reflect on the broader priorities and risks in that relationship for the future.
India offering 'far deeper' proposals in RCEP: Commerce Secretary
Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia also said India will give more concessions in RCEP than any other country will do.
Japanese ambassador cautions versus haste in concluding RCEP
Japan cautioned against haste in the conclusion of the proposed RCEP stressing “substance is more important than timing.”
Head of Asia trade talks warns against adding elements of Trump-derailed TPP into new pact
The chief negotiator of RCEP expressed hope that talks can be concluded this year if member nations refrain from introducing elements of the TPP
RCEP - draft chapter on trade in services (Dec 2016)
As leaked by KEI
RCEP - draft chapter on competition (Dec 2016)
As leaked by KEI