RCEP: Worlds Largest Free Trade Bloc Looks Likely To Come Into Force Early 2022
The final completion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has moved one step closer after six ASEAN countries...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Sep 17, 20213 min read
China officially applies to join mega regional trade pact
Beijing has applied to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact once pushed by the US as a way to isolate China and solidify American dominance in...
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Jul 20, 20213 min read
China, ASEAN open new chapter in common development, prosperity
The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China on Monday celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Jun 15, 20212 min read
RCEP Explained: The World’s Biggest Trading Bloc Will Soon be in Asia-Pacific
RCEP Explained: The World’s Biggest Trading Bloc Trade and commerce are the lifeblood of the global economy. Naturally, agreements among...
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Jun 8, 20212 min read
An expert explains: What is RCEP, the world’s biggest trade deal?
The Japanese government has approved the world’s largest trade deal. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) could come...
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Jun 3, 20211 min read
Advancing Sustainable Development With FDI: Why Policy Must Be Reset
Excellent new report by Simon J. Evenett and Johannes Fritz, Centre for Economic Policy Research outlining implications for national...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Jun 2, 20211 min read
U.K. to Begin Process to Join Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership
Member nations of a Pacific regional trade deal agreed Wednesday to allow the U.K. to begin the process to join in a potential boost for...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
May 27, 20211 min read
Trading Opportunities Available Under the RCEP
The RCEP agreement creates a free trade arrangement between ASEAN and Asia-Pacific nations, providing new trading opportunities through...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Japan approves world's largest trade deal including China, ASEAN
Japan's parliament approved Wednesday the world's largest free trade deal, signed by 15 Asia-Pacific countries including China and the...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Apr 19, 20212 min read
Is the faith in special economic zones across emerging countries justified?
Interesting article by Andrés Rodríguez‐Pose from FDI Intelligence. With so many of SEZs popping up around the world, relying on them...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Mar 10, 20212 min read
ASIA: RCEP to bring 'explosive growth,' fierce competition among parties
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement has been ratified by China and it is hoped that other member countries...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Jan 12, 20212 min read
Balancing Facilitation & Control To Combat Illicit Trade In Free Trade Zones
A 2020 update of the ICC BASCAP report assessing the environment and highlighting trends in counterfeiting and other forms of illicit...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Singapore, United Kingdom sign free trade agreement
Singapore and the United Kingdom signed a free trade agreement on Thursday (Dec 10) that will “provide continuity and certainty” for...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Nov 24, 20202 min read
Why China Is Creating a New Asia-Pacific Trade Pact: QuickTake
First President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from a 12-nation, pan-Pacific trade deal known as the TPP. Then Prime Minister Narendra...
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Nov 24, 20203 min read
New Asian trade bloc could help boost post-pandemic investment - UNCTAD
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement comes at a time of major upheaval caused by COVID-19 and could help revive...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Nov 12, 20202 min read
What is RCEP and what does an Indo-Pacific free-trade deal mean?
The world’s biggest free-trade agreement by population and GDP will bring huge tariff cuts for its Asean and Pacific Rim signatories,...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Nov 12, 20202 min read
China and 14 other nations ready to sign RCEP, world’s largest trade deal
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is expected to be signed this weekend during video meetings hosted by Asean In the...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Sep 24, 20203 min read
The relationship between FDI and international trade
Trade and foreign investment are different but related types of transactions that play fundamental roles in the global economy. Foreign...
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Sep 4, 20202 min read
Preparing for Future Supply Chain Disruptions: Insights from the Field
Organizations across all industries—from automotive, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals to transportation, electronics, and oil and...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Aug 19, 20201 min read
PWC Trade Intelligence Asia Pacific June/July
Insights from customs and trade across the APAC region includes the following highlights: Feature Article: From soba to udon - Are the...
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