Indonesia has applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), fueling worldwide interest in the trade pact. The CPTPP is a key free trade pact among 11 Asia-Pacific nations that removes tariffs, boosts market access, and sets high labor and environmental standards, representing about 13% of global GDP. As Southeast Asia’s […]
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