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China, Southeast Asian states push for RCEP pact despite India's doubts

New impetus to reach agreement has come from the US-China trade war, which has helped knock regional economic growth to its lowest in five years.

RCEP meet: Despite concerns of dumping by China, CII bats for deal

Not being part of the RCEP will hinder investments from many countries, thus halting its efforts to increase its integration into regional and global chains, CII said.

Suspense over RCEP deal continues as India comes up with fresh demands

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not even mention the RCEP deal in opening remarks at a meeting with Southeast Asian leaders

RCEP members await India's approval as it bargains hard for concessions

Deadline set to be extended by a few months

India's RCEP foray may prove disastrous for domestic industry: Expert

The limited number of industries that have called for India to join RCEP need to address their own structural issues.

Seamless link between North-east, Thailand to boost trade: Modi in Bangkok

OCI card holders can enrol for NPS; 1,000 youth from Asean nations to get post-doctoral seats in IITs

Sonia Gandhi attacks govt on RCEP, says it will deal 'body blow' to economy

She also said, instead of acknowledging the "severe slowdown" and looking for a comprehensive resolution, PM Narendra Modi is too busy "managing headlines and events"

PM Modi arrives in Bangkok on three-day visit amid focus on RCEP talks

On India-ASEAN summit, Modi said the focus will be on deepening economic partnerships

India wants 'win-win outcome' from RCEP negotiations, says PM Modi

We have put forward reasonable proposals in a clear manner and are engaged in negotiations with sincerity, said Modi

PM Modi to arrive in Bangkok amidst negotiations to conclude RCEP deal

If finalised, the RCEP deal will facilitate creation of the biggest free-trade region in the world

Govt will protect milk sector's interests under RCEP, says Amul MD

Amul Managing Director RS Sodhi told PTI he had a discussion with Goyal on RCEP on Wednesday

India and China in 2022

The first outcome of these five summits is likely to be a gradual, growing mutual respect between two strong leaders who are strong not just in personality but in action too

Negotiations still unresolved, govt bets on RCEP ministers' meet on Nov 1

Among other issues, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will be under pressure in Bangkok to negotiate a proposed import cap for China, which has been strongly resisted by Beijing

'We have to stop RCEP': Farmers plan nationwide protest against trade deal

The All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee said that they will burn effigies depicting the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP, to mark their protest

RCEP trade ministers to meet in Bangkok on Friday to resolve differences

Technically, India will have time till the end of February 2020 to sort out bilateral market access issues

RCEP: Days before final negotiations, Surjit Bhalla-led panel bats for deal

The report by the High Level Advisory Group (HLAG) on growing India's trade, argued despite existing challenges RCEP can be 'particularly beneficial for India

Will keep seeking newer markets via trade talks, including RCEP: Goyal

"India can't be isolated. You can't have a situation where you expect all the benefits of multilateralism but will not give any benefit to anyone," Goyal said

Top headlines: RCEP deal, Chidambaram custody, palm oil imports, and more

From RCEP deal to P Chidambaram's custodial interrogation, here are the top news developments that made headlines today

India's last-minute demands for concessions might jeopardise RCEP deal

India, which has raised some tariffs under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has long been the main holdout on an RCEP deal due to strong domestic opposition

India must take a leaf out of China's book and prepare its economy for RCEP

The economy needs changes that can't be made overnight; without them, it will continue to under-perform, whether India signs up for RCEP or not. Work should have started 7 years ago, writes T N Ninan