PM Modi to visit Singapore, attend ASEAN and East Asia Summit on November 14-15
PM Modi is also expected to meet US Vice President Mike Pence on the sidelines of the summits in Singapore on November 14.
Nov 13, 2018, 20:48 PM IST
APEC, NAFTA to OBOR: What these acronyms mean in trade diplomacy
As world leaders descend on the Vietnamese city of Danang this week for the APEC summit, the nomenclature of free trade -- NAFTA, TPP, RCEP and OBOR to name but a few -- will be in full flow.
Nov 10, 2017, 10:19 AM IST
Asia ministers in push for China-led free trade pact
It notably excludes the United States, which had been leading another regional trade pact -- the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) -- until US President Donald Trump abruptly abandoned it in January after calling it a "job killer".
May 22, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
Govt taking a relook at free trade agreements: Nirmala
Government is reviewing FTAs that India has signed with trading partners after the industry voiced concerns about benefits of these pacts for domestic players.
Sep 07, 2016, 17:07 PM IST
RCEP talks: India offers commitments on goods, services
India has offered its commitments on opening goods and services sectors in the RCEP negotiations while other members are still struggling to meet their obligations, a top official said on Thursday.
Apr 07, 2016, 19:14 PM IST
Next round of RCEP negotiations in April in Australia
Besides liberalisation of the services sector, the other issues, which may come up in the talks include matters related to goods tariffs.
Mar 20, 2016, 11:58 AM IST
India should join larger regional trade blocks: World Bank
India should join larger trade blocks like Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as it would be good for the nation, World Bank said Thursday.
Oct 29, 2015, 22:24 PM IST
RCEP pact: Commerce Ministry to hold consultations with industry on goods
After the consultation, the Ministry would prepare an initial offer on goods for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), an official said.
Sep 06, 2015, 12:01 PM IST
Crucial for India to become part of RCEP: Comm Secy
There are three important multilateral free trade agreements on the anvil and it's important for India to become part of RCEP with a view to stepping up its share of global trade and investment, a top government official said.
Aug 24, 2015, 18:49 PM IST
Next round of RCEP meet from Monday in Myanmar
Senior officials of the 16-member RCEP, including India and China, will meet Monday in Myanmar to provide impetus to the negotiations on the mega trade deal.
Aug 02, 2015, 11:41 AM IST
RCEP meet today, India wants parallel talks on goods, services
The country wants liberalisation in the services sector under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) as the segment contributes about 60 per cent to the economy.
Jul 13, 2015, 08:31 AM IST
Trade Ministers of 16 countries to meet in July to clinch RCEP
The 16 economies account for over a quarter of the world economy. RCEP negotiations were launched in Phnom Penh in November 2012.
May 31, 2015, 11:41 AM IST
India underlines need for enhanced cooperation with ASEAN
Amid territorial dispute in South China Sea, India today underlined the need for enhanced India- ASEAN cooperation for maritime security, freedom of navigation and peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with the international law.
Mar 12, 2015, 21:55 PM IST
RCEP pact to boost India-ASEAN trade to $200 bn by 2022
Noting that the India-ASEAN trade was well below potential, a top government official on Wednesday said the regional comprehensive economic partnership (RCEP) pact -- expected to conclude later this year -- will help boost trade to USD 200 billion by 2022.
Mar 11, 2015, 16:05 PM IST
Thailand to hold next round of RCEP meet in February
RCEP, a grouping of 16 nations, including India, China and Australia, will meet next month in Thailand to resolve issues for concluding a mega trade deal covering various sectors.
Jan 11, 2015, 16:33 PM IST
India asks RCEP members to focus on value addition in services
India has asked RCEP members, including ASEAN nations, China and Korea, to focus on value addition in services, besides working towards to improving investment climate to spur trade and boost growth in the region.
Dec 02, 2014, 23:09 PM IST
'India presses for parallel talks in goods, services in RCEP'
India Wednesday pressed for parallel negotiations in goods and services to ensure that the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement benefits all nations which include ASEAN countries, China, Japan and Korea.
Sep 03, 2014, 18:38 PM IST
