CPTPP gives Vietnam upper hand in negotiating trade deal: Economist (Wednesday, January 30,2019)

Being the deal’s co-founder, Vietnam has the rights to accept or refuse a third country joining the CPTPP, while future participants could not propose too many new clauses to the deal as they must accept existing conditions.

  CPTTP – challenges for Vietnamese businesses (Monday, January 28,2019)

Economists say opportunities and challenges brought by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership depend on the capacity of Vietnamese enterprises to grasp and overcome them.

  Vietnam aspires to strengthen links with Australia in CPTPP implementation (Wednesday, January 23,2019)

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has affirmed Vietnam’s readiness to promote closer collaboration with Australia in realizing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) while describing it as an important mechanism for the two countries to further enhance their partnership in economics and trade.

  Garment and textile sector to face huge challenge (Monday, January 21,2019)

The garment and textile sector was forecast to suffer the most from goods origin regulations under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), said Bui Kim Thuy, the country representative for Vietnam at the US-ASEAN Business Council.

  CPTPP tariff cuts may not reduce auto prices (Thursday, January 17,2019)

The prices of imported automobiles in the Vietnamese market may not reduce as much as expected after the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) came into effect on January 14, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

  CPTPP – latest demonstration of trade liberalisation in Asia-Pacific (Wednesday, January 16,2019)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which came into force in Vietnam on January 14, will support free trade amid ongoing global trade tensions, according to HSBC Vietnam.

  CPTPP to be effective in Vietnam from January 14 (Monday, January 14,2019)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will take effect in Vietnam as from January 14, 2019.

  Firms face tougher competition ahead as CPTPP takes effect (Thursday, January 10,2019)

When the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) comes into force, businesses will face tougher competition across three tiers including product, business and nation, according to the business community.

  CPTPP to raise national GDP by 1.3%: official (Wednesday, January 9,2019)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to help raise Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 1.3%, according to an official of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

  CPTPP boosts economic integration in Asia Pacific (Monday, January 7,2019)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership took effect on December 30, creating a free trade area of 11 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. The trade pact is expected to help member economies overcome challenges caused by strongly emerging protectionism.

  CPTPP provides driver of institutional reform (Thursday, January 3,2019)

The CPTPP, which officially came into force on December 30, 2018, is expected to provide a push for Vietnam to reform its economic institutions and further improve the business climate to optimize opportunities brought by the deal.

  FDI firms expand local textile-garment sector to maximise on CPTPP (Wednesday, December 19,2018)

Vietnam has become increasingly appealing to large foreign investor groups in the textile and garment industry who want to seize opportunities before the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) takes effect in January next year, according to analysts.

  Vietnam, New Zealand networking event discusses CPTPP (Tuesday, December 18,2018)

The Vietnam Trade Office partnered with the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the ASEAN-New Zealand Business Council to run the Vietnam-New Zealand Free Trade Breakfast last week, discussing various trade issues.

  Local firms prepare for CPTPP’s strict regulations (Tuesday, December 18,2018)

The Comprehensive Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) promises great benefits for Vietnamese firms, but many regulations on technical barriers and social responsibility will have to be met in order to take full advantage of the trade deal, experts said at a conference in HCM City on December 15.

  FDI firms in south gear up for CPTPP (Thursday, November 22,2018)

Foreign-invested companies in the southern region are speeding up investments and preparing for opportunities as Vietnam is poised to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Tran-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

  CPTPP to clear cooperation barriers with Latin America (Wednesday, November 21,2018)

Following Vietnam’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), many Latin American countries have arrived in Vietnam to seek business opportunities.

  CPTPP: opportunities, challenges await VN’s agro-forestry-fishery (Wednesday, November 21,2018)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to create opportunities for Vietnam to expand markets for major exports like wood and timber products, and seafood.

  CPTPP pressures to force agricultural reforms (Thursday, November 15,2018)

Due to the poor competitiveness of Vietnamese agricultural and livestock products, agriculture will be significantly impacted by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). However, it will also be a driving force for the institutional reform of Vietnamese agriculture.

  ILO: CPTPP helps Vietnam advance labor reforms (Wednesday, November 14,2018)

Vietnam’s ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is expected to boost the country’s labor reforms, according to a statement released on November 12 by the International Labor Organization (ILO).

  Enhanced capacity of govt, enterprises needed to translate CPTPP into success (Wednesday, November 14,2018)

Mechanisms must be established to enhance the capacity of both the Government and local enterprises so that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) can be a resounding success, said Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Vu Tien Loc.

  NA passes resolution approving CPTPP, related documents (Tuesday, November 13,2018)

The 14th National Assembly passed a resolution approving the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and related documents in the afternoon of November 12 with 96.7 percent of votes.

  CPTPP – Vietnam’s strong commitment to renovation, international integration (Tuesday, November 13,2018)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP) was ratified at the National Assembly (NA)’s ongoing meeting on November 12, and the trade deal will help Vietnam expand its relations with CPTPP members, especially strategic partners.

  Vietnam's integration efforts on faster track with CPTPP (Monday, November 12,2018)

Economist Vo Tri Thanh, former deputy director of the Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), said that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will change the “integration battle” in Vietnam in the coming years.

  CPTPP to shape future direction for businesses (Thursday, November 8,2018)

Vietnam’s National Assembly is scheduled to adopt the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on November 12. Raymond Mallon, economic advisor from the Australia-Vietnam economic reform programme, provides in-depth analysis on the deal and what it means to businesses in Vietnam.

  CPTPP Ratification Process Advances, With Possibility of Taking Effect in Early 2019 (Wednesday, October 31,2018)

Last week, Australia’s Senate passed legislation ratifying the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the sweeping trade accord signed by 11 Pacific Rim economies this past March in Chile. Australia is now the fourth of the 11 signatories to ratify the planned trade deal, following Mexico, Japan, and Singapore, boosting the chances of the CPTPP taking effect early next year.

  CPTPP likely to be approved in mid-November (Wednesday, October 24,2018)

The National Assembly’s upcoming sixth session will vote on ratifying the resolution and related documents on Vietnam’s joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

  Revised TPP to come into force within months (Thursday, September 20,2018)

The revised Trans Pacific Partnership could be in force by Christmas, opening up trade among eleven Pacific Rim nations.

  Malaysia still weighing pros and cons of CPTPP (Thursday, September 20,2018)

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia is still looking at the pros and cons of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and has yet to make any final decision on the trade pact.

  Canada trade minister pushes quick ratification of trade deal with Asia Pacific (Thursday, September 20,2018)

Canada's trade minister yesterday signalled that the government will push ratification of the Trans Pacific Partnership quickly through parliament, as stalled North American free trade talks have raised concerns it could lose its privileged access to the US market.

  Malaysian Government to continue negotiating CPTPP terms (Thursday, September 20,2018)

The Government will continue to negotiate the terms of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) until it is satisfied that they will not be detrimental to the country, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said.