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Which Clubs Do You Belong to? Opportunities and Challenges for Businesses in a World That Is Getting Clubbier

A few weeks ago, The Economist published an excellent article that drew a contrast between the trade protectionism dominating U.S. politics and the more proactive trade agendas being pursued by other countries, such as the...more

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RCEP – Hong Kong seeks early accession to world's largest free trade agreement

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The Hong Kong government expects to begin discussions next year to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). RCEP, the largest free trade agreement ever, should have the effect of lowering tariffs,...more

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Evaluating Foreign Investment in RCEP Member States from a Dispute Resolution Perspective

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This is the third alert in a four-part series on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Check out our first and second alerts. The recent signing of the RCEP in November 2020 has been heralded as a “historic...more

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RCEP: What does it mean for future Asia-Pacific trade and U.S. companies operating in the region?

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After eight years of back-and-forth negotiations, Asia’s Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership on Trade (RCEP), the world’s largest regional trade agreement, was signed in an online ceremony on 15 November 2020....more

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Southeast Asia – looking ahead into 2021

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As we turn our attention to 2021, here at Hogan Lovells we are buoyed by prospects of a steadier economic climate for the year ahead. Many Southeast Asian countries have adopted a strict new norm in response to the COVID-19...more

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What the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Means for U.S. and Foreign Companies

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A. What is the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement is a mega free trade agreement signed on November 15, 2020 by 15 Asia-Pacific countries,...more

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RCEP – bigger, but is it better? Taking Stock of Asia's new free trade agreement

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After eight years of negotiation, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership on Trade (RCEP), the world's largest regional trade agreement, was signed in an online ceremony on 15 November 2020. The trade deal lowers...more

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RCEP: Boosting Value Chains and Facilitating Trade Flows

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This is the second alert in a four-part series on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). The RCEP is the world’s largest free trade agreement (FTA) involving ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations,...more

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Asian trade deal signed into law

Report on Supply Chain Compliance 3, no. 23 (December 10, 2020) - The 15 partners to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) signed the agreement Nov. 15, 2020, enacting the largest ever trade deal by...more

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Asia-Pacific Signals Strong Commitment to Economic Integration and Cooperation with RCEP Signing

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After eight years of negotiations, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)—covering 15 economies in the Asia-Pacific region, accounting for 30 percent of the global population, 30 percent of global GDP, and 34...more

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15 Asia-Pacific Countries Sign World’s Largest FTA; A Closer Look at RCEP’s Key Outcomes and Implications

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After eight years of negotiations, Economic Ministers from 15 Asia-Pacific countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on November 15, 2020 during a virtual signing ceremony on the sidelines of the...more

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Successful RCEP Conclusion in Sight despite India's Concerns

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Fifteen of the 16 members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) announced on November 4 the conclusion of negotiations on the text of the mega-regional trade agreement. Only India withheld agreement during...more

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The King (of Asian Investment Treaties) is Dead. Long Live the King?

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For U.S. companies looking to protect their investments in Asia from political and regulatory risk, one large door may have closed, but another could be opening. While U.S. domestic politics seem to have put an end to the...more

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