Donald Trump has pulled the US out of the Trans Pacific Trade Partnership, but a former Obama official says his administration wants Australia to ‘keep the seat warm’. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
The third Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM 3) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) concluded here Wednesday with APEC members determined to bring practical interests to their economies and people.
Asia promises to be an emerging consumer market for Vietnam’s shrimp industry, as stated at a workshop on the world’s shrimp demand and Vietnam’s supply ability, held by the VASEP
Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry Tuesday said Pakistan was keen to further strengthen state and economic relations with Vietnam for the benefit of the people of the two countries.
Following the fall of oil prices Russia has been looking for ways to boost the export of other products and is increasingly focusing on building not only commercial trade ties, but using them to weave a tight political web of allies in other emerging markets in Asia.
The 11 countries committed to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are considering amendments to the trade deal, three sources said yesterday, as officials meet in Sydney for talks to re-energise the stalled agreement.
The 11 countries committed to the Trans-Pacific Partnership are considering amendments to the trade deal, three sources said on Tuesday, as officials meet in Sydney for talks to re-energize the stalled agreement.
Among the areas being discussed, Vietnam has raised the prospect of changes to labor rights and intellectual property (IP) provisions in the original pact, one source familiar with the talks told Reuters.
The SOM3 of the APEC began in Ho Chi Minh City on August 29, expected to lay the crucial groundwork for the APEC Leaders’ Week slated in November in Da Nang city.
Japan will continue working closely with Vietnam to effectively conduct projects funded by Japan’s ODA, especially in high-quality workforce development and administrative reform, said Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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