Business / Economy Aug 27, 2020
RCEP states make 'significant' progress in trade talks without India
The RCEP deal aims to establish common rules for e-commerce, trade and intellectual property.
Business Jun 23, 2020
RCEP members to keep aiming for deal this year, with hopes India will rejoin
The free trade agreement would lower tariffs and set rules on investment and intellectual property for an area covering a third of the global economy.
Business Apr 19, 2020
Pandemic may force Japan to give up on RCEP agreement for 2020
by Tomoyuki Tachikawa
Tokyo is likely to place a top priority on shoring up the nation's virus-hit economy for an extended period, making it tough to promote free trade agreements.
National / Politics Dec 23, 2019
China, Japan and South Korea trade chiefs vow to accelerate FTA talks
The trade ministers of China, Japan and South Korea pledged Sunday to step up their negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement and a wider Asia-Pacific deal. Chinese Commerce Minister Zhong Shan, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshi Kajiyama and South Korean Industry Minister ...
Commentary / Japan Dec 18, 2019
Japan, a kingmaker for Indo-Pacific trade deals
by Jeffrey Wilson
The future of the RCEP depends on how Tokyo will approach India's withdrawal.
Commentary / Japan Dec 17, 2019
RCEP without India isn't to Japan's liking
by Brahma Chellaney
In Japan's view, India's participation in the RCEP is crucial to prevent it from becoming a China-led trade block.
Commentary / World Dec 3, 2019
Modi lacks the political ticker for tough economic decisions
by Ramesh Thakur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lost his nerve again and has locked India into a bleak future.
Commentary / Japan Nov 8, 2019
Compromising free trade to save free trade
by Yoichiro Sato
The RCEP has the potential to be the world's largest free trade area.
Editorials Nov 6, 2019
Diplomatic initiatives in Southeast Asia appear to be face severe headwinds.
Asia Pacific Nov 5, 2019
Indian firms and farmers applaud Modi's move to reject RCEP trade deal
Indian farmers and businesses on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to opt out of a sprawling Asian trade pact, with the country's largest dairy producer Amul thanking the leader for "supporting livelihoods." New Delhi's 11th-hour rejection of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ...
Asia Pacific Nov 5, 2019
India's exit from RCEP leaves Japan and China unsure about future direction of free trade pact
The decision by the world’s largest democracy comes as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe aims to bolster bilateral ties in order to balance Beijing’s growing power.
