Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Midday Rural News for 11 November 2019
The farmer-owned meat Co-op, Alliance Group has taken on 40 staff members of an Oamaru meat company which was forced to suspend exports to China. Audio
Asian trade deal may make medicine price rises easier - PHA
The Asian version of the TPP must not be allowed to make life-saving medicines more expensive in poor countries, the Public Health Association says.
'Asian TPP' talks wrap up in Auckland
Negotiators will wrap up the latest round of talks to create an Asian version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in Auckland later today.
Free-trade sceptics give 'Asian TPP' the thumbs down
An attempt to consult with the public over the Asian version of the TPP has been given the thumbs down by free-trade sceptics.
Could multinationals take countries to court?
ANALYSIS - Controversial rules that would allow foreign corporations to sue governments will be on the table at key talks this week, and that's not all. Patrick O'Meara demystifies RCEP.
Asian-focused trade talks underway in Auckland
The Trade Minister, Todd McClay is backing controversial rules for an Asian focused trade deal that allow foreign corporations to sue governments. Audio