Ukraine has requested to join CPTPP trade pact, Japan minister says
Japan "must carefully assess whether Ukraine fully meets the high level of the agreement", Japan's economy minister Goto Shigeyuki said.
Fri Jul 07 2023
Explainer: Why is Britain joining a trans-Pacific trade pact?
Here are some details of the agreement as Britain seeks post-Brexit trade wins in geographically distant but faster growing economies.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact
Other members of CPTPP are Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact
Britain, seeking post-Brexit opportunities, has applied to join the pact which removes 95% of tariffs between its 11 members.
Mon Mar 20 2023
South Korea trade ministry says ready to begin renegotiating U.S. trade pact
Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump had threatened to scrap the accord unless it was revised.
Mon Dec 18 2017
TPPA: Trade pact dumped by Trump could be revived at Asia-Pacific meeting
Japan and other remaining members of the Trans Pacific Partnership will this weekend decide how to revive the trade agreement ditched by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Wed May 17 2017
Malaysia looking at alternatives if TPP does not materialise - Mustapa
Malaysia is looking at alternatives regarding to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) if the mega trade pact does not materialise.
Thu Dec 08 2016
What now for the TPP?
After Donald Trump vowed to abandon the Trans-Pacific Partnership, here are some key questions about a huge trade pact that supporters said would write the rules for 21st century commerce.
Tue Nov 22 2016
TPP expected to be kept on ice under Trump
Given the pre-election rhetoric by Donald Trump firmly opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a foreign policy wonk says that this agreement may never see the light of the day - certainly not i
Mon Nov 14 2016
Malaysia committed to complete ratification of TPPA by 2018
He said the trade deal would be effective if at least six countries accounting for 85 per cent of gross domestic product of the 12 signatories in the trade pact completed their ratification process.
Sat Sep 24 2016
12 signatures and a new trade deal - TPPA
Twelve Pacific-Rim countries will finally seal the much-debated mega trade pact, the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday, Feb 4th.
Wed Feb 03 2016
Senate approves motion over Malaysia's participation in TPPA
The Upper House, in a special meeting here, approved, based on a voice vote, the motion to back Malaysia's participation in the TPPA.
Thu Jan 28 2016
Dewan Rakyat approves motion on Malaysia's participation in TPPA
Mustapa, in winding up the debate, said the TPPA was not a trade pact drafted solely by the United States as Malaysia also participated in the drawing up the international agreement.
Wed Jan 27 2016
Minor amendment to laws related to TPPA - Mustapa
The International Trade and Industry Minister also confirms that the trade pact will most probably be signed on Feb 4 in New Zealand.
Tue Jan 19 2016
TPPA could bring in additional US$100 billion investment by 2027
The projected investment figure is from a study by consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers on the trade pact's benefits for Malaysia.
Sun Jan 17 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024