Pacer Plus
PANG warns of 'burden' from PACER-Plus on Pacific states
An economic watchdog says Pacific nations will bear an unbalanced burden under the regional trade deal PACER Plus. Audio
Tonga ready to ratify PACER Plus
Tonga's government has committed to ratifying the Pacer Plus trade deal.
PACER Plus opens Pacific to China - think tank
As New Zealand hails its ratification of the PACER Plus trade agreement, there are claims that Pacific countries are set to lose out. Audio
Pacific trade deal signatories face heavy losses - report
A new report says Pacific Island signatores to the PACER Plus trade agreement stand to lose more than $US60 million each year in government revenue if the deal is ratified. Audio
Analyst highly critical of NZ over PACER Plus deal
An analyst says New Zealand is risking its status in the Pacific because its economic strategy is undermining its political strategy. Audio
Calls for more time to assess impacts of PACER PLUS
The Pacific Network on Globalisation is calling for more time to be given to Pacific civil society organisations and the private sector to assess the impact of the proposed regional free trade deal… Audio
PIANGO concerns about PACER PLUS remain
Early next month the Pacific Islands Forum's PACER Plus agreement for closer economic relations is being signed after being under consideration, in various forms, since 2001. Audio
Trade advisor confident of value in PACER Plus
An advisor to the Pacific throughout the negotiations on the PACER Plus trade deal says he thinks it will bring significant benefits for the island countries. Audio
Few gains for Pacific in PACER deal - New Zealand MP
A New Zealand Green Party MP says there are few benefits for Pacific Islands countries in the about to be completed PACER PLUS trade deal. Audio
PACER Plus about development as much as trade
PACER Plus negotiations have concluded with New Zealand saying the regional agreement is as much about development as it is about trade. Audio
PACER-Plus 'a tool' to secure western influence in Pacific
A Pacific academic says the proposed regional trade deal PACER-Plus has a deeper significance in today's geo-political climate in securing western influence in the Pacific. Audio
Pacific trade deal negotiations drag on
The Chief Trade Advisor for the Pacific Island countries says he is confident negotiations over the PACER Plus trade agreement for the region can reach a successful conclusion. Audio
Pacific's Pacer Plus deal close
The Pacific's Chief Trade Advisor says significant progress has been made with the Pacer Plus trade agreement and it should be concluded by September next year. Audio