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15 Asian Nations Sign China-Backed Trade Pact, India Pulled Out Last Year
Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries on Sunday signed the world's biggest free trade deal, seen as a huge coup for China in extending its influence.
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Anchored By China, Deal Nears For World's Biggest Free Trade Zone
Fifteen Asia-Pacific nations including China aim to clinch the world's largest free-trade agreement this weekend, the culmination of Beijing's decade-long quest for greater economic integration with a region that encompasses nearly a third of the global gross domestic product.
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P Chidambaram Blames "Parlous" State Of Economy For Not Joining RCEP Free Trade Pact
The UPA's decision to engage with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP nations and the Congress's appeal to the Modi government to not sign the trade deal were both correct as the difference between 2012 and 2019 is the "parlous" state of the economy, senior party leader P Chidambaram said on Thursday.
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After Skipping China-Backed Asian Trade Deal, India For Talks With EU
India should hold talks with the European Union for a free trade agreement, the government said on Tuesday, a day after it refused to join a China-backed regional trade pact for fear of a flood of cheap Chinese imports.
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Asian Trade Deal "RCEP Is Open, Welcome Early Joining By India": China
China said today that it will follow the principle of "mutual understanding and accommodation" to resolve the outstanding issues raised by India for not joining the Beijing-backed mega Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
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BJP, Congress Both Claim Win As Farmers, Industry Hail Move Not To Join Free Trade Pact 'RCEP'
After years of negotiations, India on Monday decided not to join China-backed mega Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP over unresolved "core concerns", with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the proposed deal would have adverse impact on the lives and livelihoods of all Indians.
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"Our Forceful Opposition": Congress Claims Credit For India Not Signing Asian Trade Deal
The Congress claimed credit for India's decision to distance itself from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on Monday, saying that its "forceful opposition" prevented the BJP government from putting the interests of the country's farmers, fishermen and small traders at stake.
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RCEP Agreement Against India's Interest, National Priorities: Piyush Goyal
The RCEP agreement was against India's economic interest and national priorities, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday as the country decided not to join the China-backed mega free trade deal.
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India Won't Join Asian Trade Deal RCEP. PM Says "Conscience Won't Permit"
India will not be part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP -- which will be the world's largest free trade pact of 16 nations. India has called for a "mutually beneficial RCEP in which all sides gain reasonably", which, on the ground, involves market access and tariffs.
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India Not Making Any "Last-Minute Demand" For Asian Trade Deal: Sources
India is not making any "last minute demands" at RCEP - Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest free trade pact of 16 nations -- top government sources told NDTV, denying recent media reports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said, is sticking to his stance that a "mutually beneficial RCEP in which all sides gain reaso...
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"Make In India'' Has Become...: Rahul Gandhi's Takedown of RCEP
Asserting that "Make in India" has become "Buy from China", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the RCEP and alleged that the proposed free trade deal will flood the country with cheap goods, resulting in millions of job losses and crippling the economy.
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PM Modi In Thailand Highlights: "ASEAN An Integral Part Of Our Act East Policy," Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Thailand, has a number of engagements today. PM Modi will participate in a business event and then co-chair the 16th ASEAN-India summit with Thailand Prime Minister. Later in the day, the Prime Minister will take part in the 14th East Asia summit. The agenda of the meet would be to review...
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RCEP Free Trade Pact Will Deal Body Blow To Indian Economy: Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the government on the state of economy, saying signing the RCEP agreement will result in "untold hardship" for farmers, shopkeepers and small enterprises.
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PM Narendra Modi Says India Has Given Reasonable Proposals For "Win-Win" RCEP Free Trade Deal
As negotiations to finalise the long-overdue Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP enter its final stages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has put forward reasonable proposals in a clear manner and is engaged in the talks with sincerity for the free trade deal.
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Free Trade Deal To Hurt Women Farmers, Say Activists
Mumbai: A regional free trade agreement being negotiated this week will hurt the livelihoods of farmers, women and indigenous groups and increase conflicts over land as businesses get easier access, rights groups said on Tuesday. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would create a free trade area of more than 3.5 billion people, b...
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15 Asian Nations Sign China-Backed Trade Pact, India Pulled Out Last Year
Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries on Sunday signed the world's biggest free trade deal, seen as a huge coup for China in extending its influence.
-
Anchored By China, Deal Nears For World's Biggest Free Trade Zone
Fifteen Asia-Pacific nations including China aim to clinch the world's largest free-trade agreement this weekend, the culmination of Beijing's decade-long quest for greater economic integration with a region that encompasses nearly a third of the global gross domestic product.
-
P Chidambaram Blames "Parlous" State Of Economy For Not Joining RCEP Free Trade Pact
The UPA's decision to engage with Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP nations and the Congress's appeal to the Modi government to not sign the trade deal were both correct as the difference between 2012 and 2019 is the "parlous" state of the economy, senior party leader P Chidambaram said on Thursday.
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After Skipping China-Backed Asian Trade Deal, India For Talks With EU
India should hold talks with the European Union for a free trade agreement, the government said on Tuesday, a day after it refused to join a China-backed regional trade pact for fear of a flood of cheap Chinese imports.
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Asian Trade Deal "RCEP Is Open, Welcome Early Joining By India": China
China said today that it will follow the principle of "mutual understanding and accommodation" to resolve the outstanding issues raised by India for not joining the Beijing-backed mega Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
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BJP, Congress Both Claim Win As Farmers, Industry Hail Move Not To Join Free Trade Pact 'RCEP'
After years of negotiations, India on Monday decided not to join China-backed mega Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP over unresolved "core concerns", with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the proposed deal would have adverse impact on the lives and livelihoods of all Indians.
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"Our Forceful Opposition": Congress Claims Credit For India Not Signing Asian Trade Deal
The Congress claimed credit for India's decision to distance itself from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on Monday, saying that its "forceful opposition" prevented the BJP government from putting the interests of the country's farmers, fishermen and small traders at stake.
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RCEP Agreement Against India's Interest, National Priorities: Piyush Goyal
The RCEP agreement was against India's economic interest and national priorities, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday as the country decided not to join the China-backed mega free trade deal.
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India Won't Join Asian Trade Deal RCEP. PM Says "Conscience Won't Permit"
India will not be part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP -- which will be the world's largest free trade pact of 16 nations. India has called for a "mutually beneficial RCEP in which all sides gain reasonably", which, on the ground, involves market access and tariffs.
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India Not Making Any "Last-Minute Demand" For Asian Trade Deal: Sources
India is not making any "last minute demands" at RCEP - Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world's largest free trade pact of 16 nations -- top government sources told NDTV, denying recent media reports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said, is sticking to his stance that a "mutually beneficial RCEP in which all sides gain reaso...
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"Make In India'' Has Become...: Rahul Gandhi's Takedown of RCEP
Asserting that "Make in India" has become "Buy from China", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit out at the RCEP and alleged that the proposed free trade deal will flood the country with cheap goods, resulting in millions of job losses and crippling the economy.
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PM Modi In Thailand Highlights: "ASEAN An Integral Part Of Our Act East Policy," Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Thailand, has a number of engagements today. PM Modi will participate in a business event and then co-chair the 16th ASEAN-India summit with Thailand Prime Minister. Later in the day, the Prime Minister will take part in the 14th East Asia summit. The agenda of the meet would be to review...
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RCEP Free Trade Pact Will Deal Body Blow To Indian Economy: Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the government on the state of economy, saying signing the RCEP agreement will result in "untold hardship" for farmers, shopkeepers and small enterprises.
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PM Narendra Modi Says India Has Given Reasonable Proposals For "Win-Win" RCEP Free Trade Deal
As negotiations to finalise the long-overdue Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP enter its final stages, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has put forward reasonable proposals in a clear manner and is engaged in the talks with sincerity for the free trade deal.
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Free Trade Deal To Hurt Women Farmers, Say Activists
Mumbai: A regional free trade agreement being negotiated this week will hurt the livelihoods of farmers, women and indigenous groups and increase conflicts over land as businesses get easier access, rights groups said on Tuesday. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) would create a free trade area of more than 3.5 billion people, b...
