Asia


US tariff policy bulldozing Asia’s agriculture
Asian farmers are bearing the heaviest burden of Washington’s import tariffs. And tariffs are only part of the threat.
India signs key pacts on clean and fair economies under IPEF, no progress on trade pillar yet
India is now signatory to three out of the four pillars under the IPEF, sees current terms of the trade pact as less favourable for the country.
IPEF expected to be up and running next year
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity is expected to be fully functional next year, with the trade component of the agreement to be substantially complete by the end of 2024.
S. Korea will expand free trade deals with emerging markets: PM
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said that South Korea will push to expand free trade agreements with emerging markets in Asia and Africa to boost the export-driven economy and enhance supply chain resilience.
Seed wars: how UK trade deals threaten global south farmers
Seed laws, often influenced by corporate interests, criminalize traditional farming practices and threaten food security. Farmers worldwide are increasingly restricted from saving and exchanging seeds, leading to a decline in agricultural biodiversity. While international agreements like UPOV and trade deals solidify corporate control including UK trade deals.
13 IPEF members ink clean fair economy agreements India to sign after domestic approval
The government said 13 IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity) bloc members have signed fair and clean economy agreements, while India will ink the deal after getting domestic approval.
Trade Minister to sign three Indo-Pacific agreements with 14 countries
The government of New Zealand is set to sign three Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) agreements in Singapore.
US, Indo-Pacific partners holding talks in Singapore on clean energy
The US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is holding a ministerial meeting this week in Singapore, including major firms joining a "Clean Economy" investor forum to boost infrastructure and climate investments across the region.
IPEF agreement on clean economy (Mar 2024)