TPP

There is no shortage of economic visions for Asia. Is TPP the future? Or FTAAP? Or ASEAN-RCEP?

As Vietnam steps fully onto the international stage, economic development will be a key to success.

A trip to Burma by Canada’s foreign minister suggests a shift in policy toward the junta. It could also herald closer engagement with Southeast Asia.

The Canadian government has been a late convert to the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. But will it be willing to make the changes necessary to fit in?

Resource-rich Canada and resource-hungry China seem in some ways like natural partners. After a slow start, they just might be.

Last year was a big one for news in Southeast Asia. Here are some suggestions on what to expect in 2012.

After an early stutter, Barack Obama has outflanked China in the Pacific. Will the TPP seal U.S. dominance?

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has a chance to rescue Japan’s economy with a key free trade agreement. Failure to seize it could result in terminal decline.

The US Congress needs to pass the Korea free trade agreement just to give American firms a level playing field. If it can’t, US rivals will shape the region.

Japan’s government has again deferred a decision on a key trade pact. The delays are hurting the country.

Naoto Kan should ignore a new opinion poll that shows support for his Cabinet at under 20 percent.

TPP entry placed on back burner as Naoto Kan gets sidetracked by diplomatic disputes at APEC summit.