Page 8 - Latest Updates on RCEP
Seamless link between North-east, Thailand to boost trade: Modi in Bangkok
OCI card holders can enrol for NPS; 1,000 youth from Asean nations to get post-doctoral seats in IITs
 "Seamless link between North-east, Thailand to boost trade: Modi in Bangkok")
PM Modi arrives in Bangkok on three-day visit amid focus on RCEP talks
On India-ASEAN summit, Modi said the focus will be on deepening economic partnerships
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RCEP deal yet to be finalised, will be signed only in February: Philippines
Bloomberg News reported this week that India made last-minute demands after it earlier agreed to terms of a deal
 "RCEP deal yet to be finalised, will be signed only in February: Philippines")
PM Modi to arrive in Bangkok amidst negotiations to conclude RCEP deal
If finalised, the RCEP deal will facilitate creation of the biggest free-trade region in the world
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Govt will protect milk sector's interests under RCEP, says Amul MD
Amul Managing Director RS Sodhi told PTI he had a discussion with Goyal on RCEP on Wednesday
 "Govt will protect milk sector's interests under RCEP, says Amul MD")
RCEP trade ministers to meet in Bangkok on Friday to resolve differences
Technically, India will have time till the end of February 2020 to sort out bilateral market access issues
 "RCEP trade ministers to meet in Bangkok on Friday to resolve differences")
India will not sign any free-trade agreement in a rush, assures Goyal
Addressing a state consultation workshop on Make in India, the minister said India would enter into any FTA or comprehensive partnership on its own terms
 "India will not sign any free-trade agreement in a rush, assures Goyal")
Top headlines: RCEP deal, Chidambaram custody, palm oil imports, and more
From RCEP deal to P Chidambaram's custodial interrogation, here are the top news developments that made headlines today
Struggling India needs more trade; RCEP may just be the right card to play
Modi has long sought to portray himself as both a reformer and a global statesman. A bold decision would not only shore up his reputation , it would point India in the direction of recovery
 "Struggling India needs more trade; RCEP may just be the right card to play")
Congress labels RCEP third 'jolt' to economy after demonetisation and GST
RCEP deal had been facing 'increasing' resistance from domestic industry, farmer groups, civil society organisations and opposition political parties
Best of BS Opinion: The choice beyond RCEP, Modi's popularity, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
India must take a leaf out of China's book and prepare its economy for RCEP
The economy needs changes that can't be made overnight; without them, it will continue to under-perform, whether India signs up for RCEP or not. Work should have started 7 years ago, writes T N Ninan
Bargain hard but go for RCEP deal: Former NITI V-C Arvind Panagariya
Panagariya said there was a huge scope for India to improve medical treatment
 "Bargain hard but go for RCEP deal: Former NITI V-C Arvind Panagariya")
Piyush Goyal says most trade issues with US resolved, announcement soon
Minister bats for 'much larger engagement' like a bilateral trade agreement
 "Piyush Goyal says most trade issues with US resolved, announcement soon")
RCEP nations target final 10-day window to close talks by October 22
India aims to finalise import cap mechanism, tariff reduction before Nov 4 deadline
The key to benefiting from a trade deal
India cannot benefit from any trade deal without first putting its domestic house in order
Trade ministers of 16 RCEP countries conclude crucial meeting in Bangkok
This was the last ministerial-level meeting as only a few issues like rules of origin are pending for finalisation
Giriraj Singh objects to imported milk, asks govt to keep dairy out of RCEP
"We will not accept the milk produced by cattle that are given animal protein. Our condition is milk imported should have not any animal feed," said Giriraj Singh
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RCEP should not lead to job losses, hurt Make in India: Automakers lobby
SIAM has been maintaining that free trade agreements with competing countries do not benefit Indian automobile industry
Xi Jinping leaves for Chennai for second informal summit with PM Modi
Later in the evening, Xi will meet Modi and hold talks on a host of issues in a relaxed atmosphere at the historic tourist town of Mamallapuram
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