Page 6 - Latest Updates on RCEP
Pulling out of RCEP not just an economic decision
Modi's RCEP move shows sound political judgement. Don't scoff, it's rare these days
By refusing to join RCEP, India is also saying it doesn't trust China
RCEP without India would be as big a flop as the belt and road project has been
 "By refusing to join RCEP, India is also saying it doesn't trust China")
Best of BS Opinion: Why the govt must step in to help telecom companies
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Why the govt must step in to help telecom companies")
Reflections on RCEP and FTAs
In the process of evolving comparative advantage, some sectors will lose out. This, however, is not typical of FTAs but of all trade
 "Reflections on RCEP and FTAs")
RCEP debate: Issue of diminishing returns from FTAs plagues India
The basic building block of the proposed RCEP - the Asean FTA - continues to be one-sided
 "RCEP debate: Issue of diminishing returns from FTAs plagues India")
Hope that issues with India are resolved so it can join RCEP: Singapore Min
India remains concerned that the China-dominated RCEP would be disadvantageous to its farmers and MSMEs.
 "Hope that issues with India are resolved so it can join RCEP: Singapore Min")
PM stayed out of RCEP keeping northeast in mind, says Rajnath Singh
He also said that if India had joined the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), farmers, labourers and industries would have been adversely affected
 "PM stayed out of RCEP keeping northeast in mind, says Rajnath Singh")
Australia, New Zealand continue to bat for India's entry into RCEP
Officials of both the nations have been in touch with other partners in the free-trade agreement and were the real force behind the RCEP nations deciding to keep the door open for India
 "Australia, New Zealand continue to bat for India's entry into RCEP")
Best of BS Opinion: Opening the economy for trade and investment
While at the fundamental level, India has several factors in its favour to make it a preferred investment destination, it needs to do more to attract investments
 "Best of BS Opinion: Opening the economy for trade and investment")
USTR, made in India
India needs an apex body for trade negotiations
 "USTR, made in India")
India's role in Asia after RCEP
India's "no" to RCEP reflects one of the many opportunities it has missed to become a solid global manufacturing base
 "India's role in Asia after RCEP")
Lessons from RCEP negotiations
The conflicting viewpoints on RCEP bring out the need for evidence-based policy-making and information sharing
India opting out of RCEP is not an act of courage but cowardice
I was disappointed when India decided to opt out of the RCEP. We had all the time in the world to negotiate and get a good deal for ourselves
 "India opting out of RCEP is not an act of courage but cowardice")
Are India's existing FTAs as detrimental to its interest as RCEP?
The basic building bloc of the proposed RCEP - the Asean FTA - continues to be one-sided
 "Are India's existing FTAs as detrimental to its interest as RCEP?")
PM needs to oversee trade policy and negotiations
We urgently need an institutional reform for trade policy. We need our PM to directly be involved with the new institutions.
 "PM needs to oversee trade policy and negotiations")
Why India opted out of the RCEP agreement: Explained in six charts
Some experts, in addition to the government, have maintained that the reason for the walkout is India's adverse trade balance. However, many critics view this as a protectionist step
 "Why India opted out of the RCEP agreement: Explained in six charts")
RCEP outcome shows our lack of confidence
Many factors have contributed to the doubts about our ability to reap the benefits under RCEP
 "RCEP outcome shows our lack of confidence")
Best of BS Opinion: Govt denial, inadequate response not helping economy
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Govt denial, inadequate response not helping economy")
Darkening clouds: Govt denial, inadequate response are not helping economy
If we go on being inward-looking, how will the system open up? Those that are not competitive locking competitive ones out of markets cannot be a way to get to the $5-trn dream, writes T N Ninan
A mini trade deal to be India's focus during Piyush Goyal's US visit
Minister also scheduled to meet US medical devices' association
 "A mini trade deal to be India's focus during Piyush Goyal's US visit")
