12 nations including Malaysia seal landmark TPPA


AUCKLAND: Twelve countries including Malaysia finally signed the ambitious Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) here Thursday, which is set to expand markets, reduce tariffs and promote freer trade.

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed signed the comprehensive 21st century pact pact for Malaysia that represents nearly 40% of global gross domestic product worth US$30tril (RM124tril).

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