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Taiwan, the Indispensable Strength to CPTPP’s Future Success

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, or CPTPP, is vital for Taiwan’s future. More than two decades ago, I ran an import business of home appliances in Taiwan. It was in the Taiwan Economic Miracle Era when Taiwan was named one of Four Asian Tiger nations. I came to Australia with my family ...

Billy Shyu

Taipei, Taiwan.

The UK Applies for Membership in Trans-Pacific Partnership

Since leaving the EU, the UK has requested to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The CPTPP removes many tariffs between Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. The UK is the first non-founding nation to apply as a member. “One year after our departure from the ...

Helen London

A large ship laden with containers.

Trans-Pacific Partnership Goes Into Effect Without the US

A new Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) comprising 11 nations, dubbed the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), came into force effective December 30, 2018. In countries like Australia, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Japan, and Singapore, the CPTPP is already in effect. Vietnam will soon follow on January 14. Peru, Chile, Brunei, and Malaysia will ...

Nspirement Staff