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Indonesia, Australia come into ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’
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Indonesia, Australia come into ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’

In order to reduce trade barriers and boost economic growth, Australia and Indonesia came into the “Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement” (IA-CEPA) on July 5.The agreement will open up new opportunities for Australian and Indonesian businesses, primary producers, service providers and investors.“The mutual benefits from this Agreement are critical. Australia wants not only a stronger Australia but also a stronger Indonesia. By reducing trade barriers, we can grow both of our economies and by encouraging trade and investment in areas of high potential for Indonesia, we can build greater capacity for its continued successful development,” the Australian government said in a statement.A key component of the IA-CEPA is a sweeping free-trade agreement (FTA) that will...
Vietnam ratifies free trade deal with European Union
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Vietnam ratifies free trade deal with European Union

Vietnam ratified a free trade agreement with the European Union on Monday that will cut or eliminate 99% of tariffs on goods traded between the Southeast Asian country and the bloc, and provide Vietnam with a much-needed post coronavirus pandemic boost.Deputies in the National Assembly voted by over 94% in favour of the European Union Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).The EVFTA, expected to take effect in July, is the European Union's second deal with a member of the Association of Southeast Asian nations (Asean) after Singapore, and one of few with a developing country.Vietnam will have a transition period of up to 10 years for some imports, such as cars.It will open up Vietnam's services, including post, banking and shipping and public procurement markets, align some standards and pro...