Brunei Darussalam weighs Pacific trade deal - OBG

Brunei Darussalam weighs Pacific trade deal

As progress in the US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) accelerates, some Bruneians are saying it represents a significant opportunity to create jobs and energise trade. However, critics are concerned that the legal powers it will give to foreign firms could impinge on Brunei Darussalam’s sovereignty.
After 12 countries converged in Brunei Darussalam for a 19th round of TPPA talks on August 24-31, including Japan, Australia, Canada, the US and Singapore, ... Read more.

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