1-Countries will now have to ratify the agreement, a process which involves amending their laws. 2. HOW WERE THE STICKING POINTS RESOLVED?Canada, which has sought protection of its cultural industries, and Vietnam, which is worried about labour protection rules, will exchange separate side letters with other members on those respective topics at the time of […]

China marks the 40th anniversary of its economic reforms and opening up on Dec. 18 — an occasion Beijing could use to emphasize its commitment to transform its economy, noted Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “If that day or week goes by with no major new announcements, then we know […]