Modi’s move to not join RCEP applauded back home
Farmers and large corporations applaud the move which would have put their income at risk.
Xi Jinping says China will focus on imports, further lower tariffs
China has made overtures to increase capital income in recent months.
Ross: Thailand’s GSP suspension not a big deal
The US is set to suspend over 1 billion USD of preferential treatment over certain Thai exports.
Abe tells Moon Japan’s ‘principle’ stance
The two countries have been embroiled in an economic dispute.
Beijing, Washington expected to complete first phase of trade deal soon
Trump has boasted about the deal before it has been completed.
India rejects RCEP
15 other countries, however, will readily sign the agreement.
15 countries, including Korea, to sign trade megadeal
The RCEP has been in negotiations since 2013.
South Korea asks for US action on its ongoing row with Japan
Japan and South Korea are deadlocked over economic issues.
Malaysia ‘bullied’ into closing Iranian bank accounts, says Dr M
Iran has come under harsh sanctions from the United States.