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Trade policy, commodities, and sustainability across the Indo-Pacific
Mti·Sg·
Costa Rica has successfully acceded to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), joining the existing members Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand. This marks a significant expansion of the agreement, which covers digital trade rules, cross-border data flows, and digital economy cooperation. The accession adds a Latin American economy to the Asia-Pacific-led digital trade framework.
Doc India·In·
India has welcomed New Zealand’s passage of domestic legislation to implement the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. This marks a key step toward the FTA entering into force. No further details are available from the snippet.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade is advancing trade relations with the UK through acceleration of Indonesia-UK CEPA exploratory talks, Indonesia’s CPTPP accession process, and cooperation on strategic commodities. The Director General of Foreign Trade affirmed these steps in London. Multiple named agreements and accession processes are under active pursuit.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso is urging progress on the Indonesia-Sri Lanka Preferential Trade Agreement (ISL-PTA), specifically calling for a third round of negotiations. The initiative aims to open Sri Lankan markets to Indonesian exports and expand Indonesia’s presence in South Asian markets.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of zinc-coated (galvanized) steel (BJLS) from China, following petitions filed by two domestic companies including PT Tata. The investigation targets alleged dumping of galvanized steel products in the Indonesian market.
Kemendag·Indonesia·
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade has set the Export Price Benchmark (HPE) and Reference Price (HR) for gold at US$144,469.49 per kilogram for the period 15-30 September 2026, a 1.63% increase from the first period of September 2026. These benchmarks govern export duty calculations for gold commodities.
Maff·Japan·
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the lifting of a temporary import suspension on poultry meat and related products from Colombia. This measure relates to SPS-based trade restrictions on animal products. The removal restores market access for Colombian poultry exporters to Japan.
Beehive Trade·Nz·
New Zealand’s Parliament passed the India Free Trade Agreement legislation with a 93-29 vote. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay welcomed the result, citing strong parliamentary support and expected economic benefits.
Moit·Vn·
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has launched a safeguard investigation on imports of polymer-coated flat steel. This is relevant to Vietnamese exporters of steel products to the EAEU market.
Doc India·In·
India has relaxed the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) requirement for export consignments valued up to ₹3 lakh, reducing compliance burdens for small exporters. This change affects export licensing/documentation procedures under India’s foreign trade policy. The measure aims to facilitate trade by simplifying procedural requirements for low-value shipments.