![Ukraine has requested to join CPTPP trade pact, Japan minister says Ukraine has requested to join CPTPP trade pact, Japan minister says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632046196_TBCPTPP.jpg)
Ukraine has requested to join CPTPP trade pact, Japan minister says
Japan "must carefully assess whether Ukraine fully meets the high level of the agreement", Japan's economy minister Goto Shigeyuki said.
Fri Jul 07 2023
![Explainer: Why is Britain joining a trans-Pacific trade pact? Explainer: Why is Britain joining a trans-Pacific trade pact?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-06/61466746050_EUReferendum.jpg)
Explainer: Why is Britain joining a trans-Pacific trade pact?
Here are some details of the agreement as Britain seeks post-Brexit trade wins in geographically distant but faster growing economies.
Fri Mar 31 2023
![Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61680236502_RishiSunak.jpg)
Britain agrees to join trans-Pacific trade pact
Other members of CPTPP are Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.
Fri Mar 31 2023
![Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679299917_Taiwan.jpg)
Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact
Britain, seeking post-Brexit opportunities, has applied to join the pact which removes 95% of tariffs between its 11 members.
Mon Mar 20 2023
![South Korea trade ministry says ready to begin renegotiating U.S. trade pact South Korea trade ministry says ready to begin renegotiating U.S. trade pact](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/51513562084_southkorea.jpg)
South Korea trade ministry says ready to begin renegotiating U.S. trade pact
Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump had threatened to scrap the accord unless it was revised.
Mon Dec 18 2017
![TPPA: Trade pact dumped by Trump could be revived at Asia-Pacific meeting TPPA: Trade pact dumped by Trump could be revived at Asia-Pacific meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/51495008238_APECSummitinHanoi.jpg)
TPPA: Trade pact dumped by Trump could be revived at Asia-Pacific meeting
Japan and other remaining members of the Trans Pacific Partnership will this weekend decide how to revive the trade agreement ditched by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Wed May 17 2017
![Malaysia looking at alternatives if TPP does not materialise - Mustapa Malaysia looking at alternatives if TPP does not materialise - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81464440582_MustapaMohamed.jpg)
Malaysia looking at alternatives if TPP does not materialise - Mustapa
Malaysia is looking at alternatives regarding to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) if the mega trade pact does not materialise.
Thu Dec 08 2016
![What now for the TPP? What now for the TPP?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61479824989_TransPacificPartne.jpg)
What now for the TPP?
After Donald Trump vowed to abandon the Trans-Pacific Partnership, here are some key questions about a huge trade pact that supporters said would write the rules for 21st century commerce.
Tue Nov 22 2016
![TPP expected to be kept on ice under Trump TPP expected to be kept on ice under Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/61478755356_DonaldTrump.jpg)
TPP expected to be kept on ice under Trump
Given the pre-election rhetoric by Donald Trump firmly opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a foreign policy wonk says that this agreement may never see the light of the day - certainly not i
Mon Nov 14 2016
![Malaysia committed to complete ratification of TPPA by 2018 Malaysia committed to complete ratification of TPPA by 2018](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41474704942_DatukJJayasiri.jpg)
Malaysia committed to complete ratification of TPPA by 2018
He said the trade deal would be effective if at least six countries accounting for 85 per cent of gross domestic product of the 12 signatories in the trade pact completed their ratification process.
Sat Sep 24 2016
![12 signatures and a new trade deal - TPPA 12 signatures and a new trade deal - TPPA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61444098525_transpacificparner.jpg)
12 signatures and a new trade deal - TPPA
Twelve Pacific-Rim countries will finally seal the much-debated mega trade pact, the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement in Auckland, New Zealand on Thursday, Feb 4th.
Wed Feb 03 2016
![Senate approves motion over Malaysia's participation in TPPA Senate approves motion over Malaysia's participation in TPPA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61453697907_transpacificparner.jpg)
Senate approves motion over Malaysia's participation in TPPA
The Upper House, in a special meeting here, approved, based on a voice vote, the motion to back Malaysia's participation in the TPPA.
Thu Jan 28 2016
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Dewan Rakyat approves motion on Malaysia's participation in TPPA
Mustapa, in winding up the debate, said the TPPA was not a trade pact drafted solely by the United States as Malaysia also participated in the drawing up the international agreement.
Wed Jan 27 2016
![Minor amendment to laws related to TPPA - Mustapa Minor amendment to laws related to TPPA - Mustapa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61444098525_transpacificparner.jpg)
Minor amendment to laws related to TPPA - Mustapa
The International Trade and Industry Minister also confirms that the trade pact will most probably be signed on Feb 4 in New Zealand.
Tue Jan 19 2016
![TPPA could bring in additional US$100 billion investment by 2027 TPPA could bring in additional US$100 billion investment by 2027](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61444098525_transpacificparner.jpg)
TPPA could bring in additional US$100 billion investment by 2027
The projected investment figure is from a study by consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers on the trade pact's benefits for Malaysia.
Sun Jan 17 2016