Trans Pacific Partnership Free Trade

The agreement, seen as a counter to China's rising economic influence, was promoted by Washington and aimed to set trade rules for the 21st century. Although signed in 2015, it has not yet gone into effect.

US President Barack Obama said on Monday he is "cautiously optimistic" that Congress will pass the Trans Pacific Partnership free trade agreement between the US and Asian countries.

Thousands of Malaysians protested against plans to join the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) today, just days before parliament is due to open a debate on the free trade pact.

Twelve Pacific rim countries sealed the deal Monday on a huge free trade area, a US Official said.

The agreement, seen as a counter to China's rising economic influence, was promoted by Washington and aimed to set trade rules for the 21st century. Although signed in 2015, it has not yet gone into effect.

US President Barack Obama said on Monday he is "cautiously optimistic" that Congress will pass the Trans Pacific Partnership free trade agreement between the US and Asian countries.

Thousands of Malaysians protested against plans to join the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) today, just days before parliament is due to open a debate on the free trade pact.

Twelve Pacific rim countries sealed the deal Monday on a huge free trade area, a US Official said.