Indonesia and Australia have formally launched the general review of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), marked by the exchange of Stage One (National) Reports in Canberra on 27 August 2026. This first stage provides the basis for both countries to evaluate IA-CEPA implementation over five years. The exchange signals the start of a […]
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Thai Deputy PM Concludes Substantive Talks with USTR Greer on Tariff Protection for Thailand’s Top Export Market
Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun met USTR Jamieson Greer and Deputy USTR Rick Switzer in Washington D.C. on September 1, 2026, reaching substantive conclusions ahead of a Section 301 investigation announcement on structural overcapacity. Both sides reported concrete progress in the negotiations aimed at protecting Thailand’s access to its largest export […]
Philippines bolsters support for third round of PH-Canada FTA negotiations
The Philippine DTI is supporting the third round of Philippines-Canada FTA negotiations. The article covers ongoing bilateral FTA talks between the two countries.
Indonesia-Malaysia Commit to Maximizing Implementation of Border Trade Agreement
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso and Malaysian Minister Johari Abdul Ghani reaffirmed commitment to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, focusing on optimizing the 2023 Border Trade Agreement (BTA) which entered into force on 29 May 2026. The meeting resulted in concrete commitments to maximize BTA implementation between the two countries.
India–Chile CEPA Negotiations Advance; Commerce Secretary Meets Chilean Vice-Minister
India and Chile held ministerial-level talks to advance negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met Chilean Vice-Minister Paula Estévez Weinstein to discuss progress on the agreement. The meeting represents a named bilateral trade dialogue with a specific FTA negotiation outcome.
5 Days Left for Brazil’s MDIC Public Consultation on Sustainable Products in Mercosur-EU Agreement
Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, and Trade (MDIC) is holding a public consultation open until September 2, inviting businesses, academia, and civil society to identify products and supply chains that could receive additional trade benefits in the European market under the Mercosur-EU agreement. The consultation relates to a sustainability-linked annex or list within the Mercosur-EU […]
Reactivation of Indonesia-Morocco Trade Agreement Negotiations, Deputy Minister Targets Conclusion by 2027
Indonesian Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri met with her Moroccan counterpart to reactivate bilateral trade agreement negotiations, setting a target to conclude a comprehensive Indonesia-Morocco Trade Agreement by 2027. The meeting focused on accelerating negotiations that had previously stalled.
Deputy Trade Minister Presides Over Reactivation of Indonesia-Morocco Trade Agreement Negotiations
Indonesian Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti delivered remarks at an online session marking the reactivation of trade agreement negotiations between Indonesia and Morocco. The event signals a formal resumption of bilateral FTA talks between the two countries.
Hong Kong-Peru FTA enters into force September 1
The Hong Kong-Peru Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on September 1, 2026, as announced by the Trade & Industry Department. The agreement provides preferential terms for Hong Kong traders and investors in Peru and is seen as a gateway to broader Latin American markets.
Trade Minister Optimizes Market Access to Europe, Prepares I-EU CEPA Implementation
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso expressed optimism about the Indonesia-EU CEPA implementation, with the Ministry of Trade coordinating across ministries to finalize ratification documents, align domestic regulations, and ensure technical readiness. The minister emphasized efforts to maximize market access benefits for Indonesian businesses and the national economy.