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Indonesia, Uzbekistan to launch PTA negotiations
12-Feb-2025 ANTARA
Indonesia and Uzbekistan are set to begin negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (IU-PTA). The agreement discussions coincide with efforts to establish a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment and Indonesia’s support for Uzbekistan’s WTO accession.
Indonesia-GCC trade talks achieve key progress in Riyadh
11-Feb-2025 Jakarta Globe
Indonesia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) made significant progress in their second round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks, aiming to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. Discussions focused on various trade and investment aspects, with agreements reached in key areas.
IEU CEPA: A threat to the environment, indigenous peoples, and biodiversity
21-Jan-2025 Indonesia for Global Justice
Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) and WALHI (Friends of the Earth Indonesia) released a joint statement raises critical concerns about the proposed Indonesia-EU CEPA. It highlights the potential negative impacts of the agreement, particularly when coupled with Indonesia’s Omnibus Law, on the environment, Indigenous communities, and biodiversity.
Indonesia welcomes WTO ruling on EU curbs on palm oil biofuel
21-Jan-2025 Antara News
Indonesia won a WTO case against the EU regarding discriminatory biofuel regulations. The WTO ruled that the EU unfairly treated Indonesian palm oil-based biofuel, which the EU had deemed unsustainable due to deforestation concerns. This ruling is expected to impact the EU’s anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) and potentially speed up trade negotiations between Indonesia and the EU.
Indonesia-EU trade pact deadline pushed to first half of 2025
7-Jan-2025 Jakarta Globe
Indonesia has delayed the completion of its trade agreement with the European Union (EU), now aiming to conclude negotiations by mid-2025. While 85% of the agreement is reportedly finalized, disagreements on export/import restrictions and investment conditions remain. The EU’s concerns about Indonesian palm oil production, particularly related to deforestation, have also been a point of contention.
The EU’s lust for Indonesia’s nickel supply
7-Jan-2025 EU Observer
The EU desires open access to Indonesian nickel, crucial for its green transition, yet criticizes extractive practices in the Global South. Indonesia, however, seeks to develop its own processing industries and restrict raw material exports.
Agriculture groups praise CEPA trade deal with Indonesia
5-Dec-2024 Grainews
The Canadian Meat Council says a new trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia holds significant potential for meat exporters.
Indonesia, Canada sign comprehensive economic partnership
3-Dec-2024 Reuters
Indonesia and Canada signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that aims to strengthen economic ties between the two G20 members, three years after negotiations began.
UK to assist Indonesia with registering process for CPTPP membership
25-Nov-2024 Jakarta Globe
The UK encourages Indonesia to follow suit, as Indonesia has already applied to join the bloc in September. During a recent meeting, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for Indonesia’s membership bid and offered to share the UK’s experience in the accession process. Both countries also discussed Indonesia’s candidacy for OECD membership, with the UK pledging technical support.
Canada, Indonesia agree to trade pact
19-Nov-2024 CBC
Canada has concluded trade negotiations with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders. These moves are seen as a demonstration of Canada’s commitment to multilateralism amid concerns about increased protectionism and geopolitical tensions under a second Trump presidency.
FTA with US ‘unlikely’ under Trump but nickel deal may be doable
19-Nov-2024 The Jakarta Post
While a free trade agreement (FTA) with the US could open up the market for Indonesian nickel, the incoming administration’s protectionist stance makes this less likely. Indonesia’s reliance on Chinese investment in its nickel industry could also complicate matters due to ongoing US-China trade tensions.
Indonesia, Japan agree to roll out amended IJEPA in 2025
19-Nov-2024 ANTARA News
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to expedite the ratification process of the Protocol to Amend the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA) with the aim of implementing it in 2025. This amendment will enhance cooperation in various areas, including trade in goods and services, e-commerce, and intellectual property.
Prabowo sees no problem in Indonesia’s BRICS, OECD, CPTPP ambitions
14-Nov-2024 Jakarta Globe
Indonesia, Canada resolve all ICA-CEPA negotiation issues
12-Nov-2024 Antara News
Indonesia and Canada have completed negotiations for a new trade agreement. The agreement aims to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Indonesia-Canada trade pact negotiations enter final stage
7-Nov-2024 Jakarta Globe
The negotiations of the trade deal between Indonesia and Canada have entered the final stage as the two economies wish to substantially conclude the agreement later this week.
Kenya and Indonesia forge ties with new bilateral investment treaty
18-Oct-2024 The Star
Kenya has expressed interest in furthering cooperation with Indonesia, particularly in the textiles, apparel, energy, mining, and oil production sectors.
Analysis: Jokowi’s last goal, to join CPTPP free trade agreement
7-Oct-2024 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia is seeking to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a major free trade agreement in the Asia-Pacific region. This move aims to increase Indonesia’s trade and investment opportunities, especially with countries like Mexico, Peru, and Chile.
IEU-CEPA agreement hampered by reshuffle in EU: Minister
25-Sep-2024 Antara News
Indonesia’s negotiations for the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) have been slowed due to a change in the European Union cabinet. While the negotiations are nearing completion, changes in European negotiators have led to revised requirements for Indonesia.
RI has made official request to join CPTPP: Airlangga
25-Sep-2024 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia has officially applied to join the CPTPP. The decision comes after both the incumbent and incoming presidents expressed support for joining the trade agreement. While Indonesia has been hesitant to join in the past due to its focus on the RCEP, it now sees the CPTPP as a way to stay competitive and expand its trade partnerships.
Indonesia pushes for ATIGA upgrade signing in 2025
19-Sep-2024 Antara News
ndonesia is pushing for the completion of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) in 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen economic cooperation among Southeast Asian countries. Indonesia has been actively involved in the negotiations and is committed to monitoring its implementation.