WEF ASEAN 2018: PM welcomes Google’s leader

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) hosted Google’s President of Asia-Pacific Operations Karim Temsamani on September 12 on the sidelines of the 2018 World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted Google’s President of Asia-Pacific Operations Karim Temsamani on September 12 on the sidelines of the 2018 World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN).

Appreciating Google’s cooperation in Vietnam over the past few years, Phuc said that with a population of nearly 100 million people, Vietnam holds great potential in developing information technology (IT) and considers it a spearhead field in the nation’s process of industrialisation and modernisation.

Therefore, Vietnam is a promising market for Google, he emphasised.

In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the PM asked Google to pay attention to maintaining Vietnam’s cultural identity while operating in Vietnam.

He hailed Google’s effective coordination with the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications in building a process of addressing Vietnamese law violations on Google.

He expressed his hope for Google’s continued cooperation in developing IT in Vietnam, especially in terms of startups and human resources training.

Temsamani, in turn, affirmed Google’s willingness to support Vietnam during the digitalisation of the economy.

In the Vietnam Digital 4.0 Programme, Google set a target of providing free training on digital skills for 500,000 small- and medium-sized Vietnamese enterprises by 2020 to help them improve competitiveness and gain more business opportunities in the digital economy, he said.

Google will carry out initiatives to help Vietnamese farmers digitalise agricultural production, and support people who work in innovation and manufacturing fields to effectively promote products on Google’s Youtube channel.

He vowed that Google will contribute more towards building a technological eco-system in Vietnam.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc receives WEF Executive Chairman

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) met with the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Klaus Schwab 

On September 12, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Klaus Schwab, who is in Hanoi to co-chair the WEF on ASEAN 2018.

He expressed his delight at the growing cooperation between Vietnam and the WEF, which has met interests of both sides.

He appreciated the WEF’s close coordination in working with Vietnam to build the theme, content, and agenda of the WEF ASEAN, stressing that this forum’s theme – “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution” – matches global trends, meets to ASEAN countries’ interests, and is associated with the “Resilience and Innovation” ASEAN focus for 2018.

The Government leader asked the WEF to support Vietnam’s ideas and initiatives in terms of promoting ASEAN-WEF cooperation in the time ahead.

He also thanked Schwab for supporting the implementation of the WEF’s cooperation agreement with Vietnam, noting that the country has many advantages and is making efforts to grasp opportunities arising from Industry 4.0.

PM Phuc called on the WEF to actively assist and advise Vietnam on how to improve its readiness to effectively participate in Industry 4.0.

At the meeting, Schwab said he was happy to return to Vietnam and was impressed with the fast development and spectacular changes of the country. He also highly valued its role and stature in ASEAN and the region.

He thanked the Vietnamese Government for supporting and closely working with the WEF to prepare for the upcoming forum, expressing his belief that the event will be successful.

The Executive Chairman spoke highly of the cooperation agreement signed with Vietnam at the WEF in Davos in 2017 and noted that Vietnam is the first country in the region that the WEF has signed a cooperation deal with.

The WEF will continue working with Vietnam to realise this agreement, in which it will help to ready the country and increase its participation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, he said.

It will also continue cooperation to popularise and connect Vietnam with the global business community, including the world’s leading enterprises – of whom many are WEF members, Schwab added. 

WEF ASEAN 2018: PM receives Timor-Leste Foreign Minister

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) shakes hands with Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dionisio Babo Soares 

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dionisio Babo Soares on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 in Hanoi on September 12.

PM Phuc congratulated Timor-Leste on the establishment of a new government headed by PM Mari Alkatiti, believing that under the leadership of the new government, Timor-Leste will maintain stability and strong development, thus contributing to peace, stability and cooperation in the region.

Having hailed positive strides in Vietnam-Timor-Leste relations, the PM suggested the two nations further promote bilateral cooperation more comprehensively by increasing the exchange of delegations and setting up periodic exchange mechanisms, firstly the joint committee as agreed in the Frame Agreement on Technical and Economic Cooperation.

He said ministries and representative agencies of the two countries need to work harder to regain the growth momentum in trade and investment, and expand cooperation in potential areas such as agriculture, fishing and oil and gas.

Soares thanked the Vietnamese Government for its support and assistance to Timor-Leste over the past time as well as its reception of 20 military students for English and Vietnamese language training.

The minister promised to soon complete procedures for the implementation of the already-sign bilateral trade agreement and launch negotiations for the signing of a bilateral investment agreement.

Timor-Leste will create more favourable conditions for Vietnamese businesses, including Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group, to operate in the country, he affirmed.

PM Phuc spoke highly of cooperation between the two nations at regional and international forums such as the United Nations, and thanked Timor-Leste for its commitment to backing Vietnam’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 term.

PM hosts GE leader on sidelines of WEF ASEAN 2018

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) on September 12 receives Alex Dimitrief, President and CEO of GE’s Global Growth Organisation, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 in Hanoi. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on September 12 received Alex Dimitrief, President and CEO of General Electric Company (GE)’s Global Growth Organisation, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 in Hanoi.

PM Phuc spoke highly of GE’s achievements during its 25-year presence in Vietnam and hoped the US-based multinational conglomerate will expand business to further contribute to the country’s development.

He pledged that the Vietnamese Government will create all possible favourable conditions for enterprises, including GE, to do business in the country.

The PM took the occasion to invite the GE leader to attend the Vietnam Business Summit (VBS), one of the most important events at the WEF ASEAN this year.

Dimitrief, for his part, expressed his wish for the success of the WEF ASEAN 2018, hosted by Vietnam. 

He also informed PM Phuc about GE’s plans to invest in the energy sector in Vietnam, saying he wants the Government to continue supporting the firm in upcoming projects.

The WEF ASEAN 2018 opened in Hanoi earlier the same day under the co-chair of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab.

Themed “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution”, the event has attracted leaders of many ASEAN countries and partner nations, over 1,000 delegates who are also WEF members, as well as representatives of businesses from around the world.

It serves as a forum for the exchange of new ideas, a place to understand global trends, especially in regards to Industry 4.0, and to formulate plans for Vietnam’s strategic socio-economic development and the growth of Vietnamese businesses.

It is also a cultural festival for ASEAN countries with the host country in charge of organising activities to promote ASEAN’s shared values of multiculturalism, multi-ethnicity, solidarity, and common goals.

Meanwhile, the VBS 2018 will take place on September 13, engaging top decision makers from the Vietnamese Government and the business community in a dialogue about investment and business opportunities in the country.

PM urges Carlsberg to expand investment in Vietnam

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Carlsberg CEO Cees‘t Hart 

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked Danish beer maker Carlsberg to expand its investment in Vietnam during a reception in Hanoi on September 12 for Carlsberg CEO Cees‘t Hart. 

The PM suggested Carlsberg increase production to the full designed capacity at its plant in Phu Bai, in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue. 

He said Vietnam is accelerating the signing of the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UVFTA), which will open up favourable conditions for enterprises of both sides, including those from Denmark. 

The government leader added that Vietnam is stepping up the equitisation and divestment in State-owned enterprises in line with the principles of the market economy, transparency, and openness, which he said, will offer opportunities to foreign investors, including Carlsberg. 

With the beer-maker’s interest in state capital divestment at Hanoi Beer Alcohol and Beverage JSC (Habeco), the PM proposed that both sides soon discuss and deal with existing problems to accelerate the share purchase and strategic cooperation contract. 

PM Phuc welcomed Hart’s attendance at the World Economic Forum on ASEAN 2018 and stressed that Vietnam is promoting cooperation with Denmark in various spheres, especially economy and businesses like Carlsberg play an important role in economic cooperation between the two countries.

Hart said Carlsberg has been present in Vietnam since 2007 and has already invested in several beer brands in the country. 

He said Carlsberg is keen on expanding operations in Vietnam and wants to invest more in Habeco after becoming its strategic investor since 2008. 

Carlsberg has worked with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and relevant agencies of Vietnam to speed up the process, he said, hoping that its business operations in Vietnam will become more and more effective.

President seeks stronger multifaceted cooperation with Japan

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang (R) on September 12 received Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono 

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang on September 12 received Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono, who has been in Vietnam to attend the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 and co-chair the 10th session of the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee.

President Quang took this occasion to send his sympathy to Japanese people over the huge losses caused by a devastating earthquake in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido.

The President said he was happy at the rapid, comprehensive and practical development of the Vietnam-Japan strategic partnership in all fields, especially in economic cooperation, trade, investment, agriculture, human resources training, cultural and people-to-people exchanges, as the two countries are celebrating the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations.

He affirmed that the political trust between the nations has been strengthened through visits and meetings by their senior leaders, notably the Vietnam visit by the Japanese Emperor and Empress in 2017 and the state visit by the Vietnamese President and his spouse to Japan in May.

President Quang asked the Japanese FM to make greater efforts to deepen the Vietnam-Japan friendship and cooperation, and promote collaboration in economy, trade and investment.

He voiced his hope that Japan would continue providing official development assistance (ODA) for Vietnam’s infrastructure, human resource development and climate change adaptation. 

The President spoke highly of Japan’s assistance to Vietnam in firefighting and search and rescue, as well as activities marking the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties, which enhanced mutual understanding and friendship between the Vietnamese and Japanese people.

In reply, Japanese FM Kono expressed his delight at the robust development of the Vietnam-Japan partnership in all spheres, especially after the Vietnam visit by the Japanese Emperor and Empress in 2017 and the state visit by the Vietnamese President and his spouse to Japan in May.

He pledged to spare no efforts to accelerate the implementation agreements signed by senior leaders of the two countries, thus helping to develop bilateral relations in a more practical and effective manner.

Vietnam’s sustainable development will contribute to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region, the diplomat said, adding that Japan will support Vietnam’s sustainable development.

He also voiced his hope the two nations would increase coordination and sharing of views at regional and international forums, such as the United Nations, ASEAN and related mechanisms, especially when Vietnam assumes the role as coordinator of ASEAN-Japan relations in the 2018-2021 period.

Party leader receives Chinese Vice Premier

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong (R) receives Hu Chunhua, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese Vice Premier in Hanoi on September 12 

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong hosted a reception in Hanoi on September 12 for Hu Chunhua, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Chinese Vice Premier, who is in Vietnam to attend the World Economic Forum on ASEAN.

At the meeting, General Secretary Trong congratulated Hu on being re-elected as a member of CPC Politburo and re-appointed as Vice Premier of China’s State Council, sharing his hope that Hu will continue to contribute to the growth of ties between the two parties and countries.

He lauded the positive progress in the relations of the two parties over the past years, especially the increase in high-level meetings, as well as exchange between sectors, localities, and youngsters of both sides.

Bilateral affiliation in trade, investment, and tourism has also developed, he said, proposing that the two sides continue strengthening high-level meetings, promoting the efficiency of existing mechanisms, and effectively implementing the common perceptions reached by senior leaders of the two parties and countries. This includes the agreement on basic principles guiding the settlement of issues at sea, thus working together to maintain peace and stability at sea, as well as managing differences and avoiding actions that would complicate the situation.

For his part, Hu congratulated Vietnam on its successful hosting the WEF ASEAN, as well as the achievements that Vietnam has gained under the leadership of the CPV.

He affirmed that the Party, State, and people of China attach much importance to the relations with Vietnam and are willing to work with the Vietnamese side to further bolster the bilateral comprehensive cooperative strategic partnership between the two countries and realise the common perceptions of both sides.

China is ready to enhance its economic partnership with Vietnam, while importing more goods from Vietnam, he said.

Hu proposed that in the future, the two countries should continue strengthening high-level exchanges and meetings, as well as people-to-people contacts – especially among the youth, thus reinforcing political trust; promoting strategic connections; and fostering cooperation between ministries, sectors, and localities for the stable and healthy development of the partnership between the two parties and countries. 

ASEAN welcomes RoK’s New Southern Policy

Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh (R) at the event

Representatives from ASEAN member countries at a meeting of ASEAN-Republic of Korea deputy defence ministers in Seoul on September 12 welcomed and highly valued the country’s New Southern Policy.

They wished that defence ties between ASEAN and the RoK will become more effective and practical, making active contributions to peace and stability in the region.

At the event, Vietnamese Deputy Defence Minister, Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh, affirmed that the policy offers both sides a chance to foster comprehensive cooperation, including in national defence. 

He shared the same view as attending delegates that the meeting mechanism will help realise the policy, thus bringing huge benefits to both the RoK and ASEAN. 

Vinh also asked the RoK to pay greater attention to major areas of the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM ) mechanism, such as maintaining peace and maritime security. 

RoK Deputy Defence Minister Suh Choo-suk stressed that ASEAN is a top priority in the New Southern Policy, adding that the RoK is looking for cooperation on the basis of respecting consensus and ASEAN’s central role. 

He suggested expanding high-level collaboration on the basis of common interest and jointly coping with traditional and non-traditional security challenges. 

The host expressed wishes to establish mechanisms to foster coordination with each ASEAN member state, such as holding annual high-level meetings and meetings of leaders in logistics, armed services, defence industry, intelligence services, and holding defence cooperation agreements. 

He hoped for deeper collaboration with ASEAN within the framework of working groups of the ADMM mechanism in the fields of maritime security, anti-terrorism, cyber security, and military medicine.

Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh meets RoK, Canadian deputy ministers

Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh 

Deputy Defence Minister, Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Chi Vinh expressed his wish to foster defence cooperation, a pillar in Vietnam – the Republic of Korea (RoK) ties during a meeting with RoK Deputy Foreign Minister Kang Jeong-sik in Seoul on September 12. 

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the meeting of ASEAN – RoK deputy defence ministers held the same day in the city. 

Vinh said in the near future, Vietnam will continue welcoming Korean naval vessels, and Vietnamese naval vessels will also attend an international fleet review in the RoK. 

Informing Kang that Vietnam will see off its level-2 field hospital to South Sudan in early October, Vinh suggested boosting joint work in the United Nations peacekeeping mission and continuing support to Vietnam in post-war recovery, especially in bomb and mine clearance. 

He wished that the RoK would consider suitable cooperation in dioxin clearance in Vietnam. 

Kang, for his part, described Vietnam as a major partner in the RoK’s New Southern Policy. He vowed to continue stepping up development projects, including post-war recovery in Vietnam. 

He also pledged to do his best to promote bilateral cooperation, including in national defence.

In another meeting the same day, Deputy Defence Minister Vinh and Canadian Deputy Defence Minister Judy Thomas expressed their satisfaction about joint work in the exchange of delegations, training, the UN peacekeeping mission, and visits of naval vessels. 

Both sides agreed to boost all-around ties towards the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on bilateral defence cooperation and a three-year cooperation plan. 

The Vietnamese side welcomed and expressed support to Canada’s involvement in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) cooperation mechanism on the basis of ASEAN’s consensus.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Md. Shahidul Haque 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said he was pleased with the positive development of Vietnam-Bangladesh relations in the recent time, especially the good outcomes of the visit to Bangladesh in March by President Tran Dai Quang.

Minh made the comment on September 12 while receiving Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Md. Shahidul Haque, who has been in Vietnam to attend the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018.

Both officials noted that bilateral relations have reaped significant achievements after 45 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties, notably in politics, trade, investment, agriculture and education.

They agreed to accelerate the organisation of the second political consultation between the two foreign ministries and the third meeting of the Vietnam-Bangladesh Joint Committee in Hanoi later this year or early 2019 to discuss measures to fully tap the countries’ potential and strengths.

The officials also affirmed to enhance cooperation at regional and international forums. 

Minh proposed Bangladesh back Vietnam’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 term.

The officials also emphasized the need to heighten the principles such as maintaining peace, stability, security, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation in the East Sea, as well as settlement of disputes through peaceful measures and in line with international law.

Vietnam, Timor-Leste FMs discuss measures to step up relations

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (right) on September 12 meets with Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dionisio Babo Soares. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on September 12 met with Timor-Leste’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Dionisio Babo Soares on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) 2018 in Hanoi.

Minh once again congratulated Soares on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and affirmed that Vietnam will work closely with Timor-Leste to enhance relations between the two countries as well as cooperation between the two foreign ministries in particular.

The two ministers discussed measures to further promote partnership both bilaterally and multilaterally. They agreed to increase the exchange of visits at all levels as well as people-to-people exchanges in a bid to enhance mutual understanding.

Minh asked Timor-Leste, together with Vietnam, to promote cooperation mechanisms, firstly the joint committee as agreed in the Frame Agreement on Technical and Economic Cooperation signed in 2010; to effectively implement the agreement on rice trade for the 2015 – 2017 period; and push forward the negotiation on an agreement on investment protection.

Soares, for his part, said Timor-Leste wants to step up cooperative ties with Vietnam in other potential spheres such as defence, security, agriculture, fishery, oil and gas exploration and exploitation.

The two sides agreed to continue coordinating at regional and international forums and emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom, security and safety of navigation and aviation in the East Sea and settlement of disputes through peaceful measures and based on international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982).

Minh thanked Timor-Leste for its commitment to supporting Vietnam’s candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council in the 2020 – 2021 term.

Meanwhile, Soares expected that Vietnam would continue backing Timor-Leste’s aspiration to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and share its experiences in preparing for and participating in the bloc afterwards.

Chile pays close attention to WEF ASEAN

Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero (Source: Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero has affirmed that Chile pays particular attention to participating in the World Economic Forum on ASEAN (WEF ASEAN) as it is a leading mechanism in supporting the application of technology and creating benefit for citizens.

By proposing the forum’s theme – “ASEAN 4.0: Entrepreneurship and the Fourth Industrial Revolution” – Vietnam, the host of the event, has touched upon timely solutions to deal with emerging challenges in the digital economic era, he told the Vietnam News Agency on the sidelines of the event.

He held that amidst the strong development of technology, different countries with different experiences and growth levels will see different benefits and challenges.

The WEF ASEAN should offer a forecast on some of the challenges brought about by Industry 4.0, thus helping countries to prepare for it and exchange knowledge and experience for their continued stable, sustainable, and inclusive growth, he said.

He also stressed the need for the forum to create favourable conditions to assist economies with timely responding to rapid and in-depth changes to the fourth Industrial Revolution.

Regarding relations with the ASEAN, the Chilean FM showed his hope to strengthen cooperation with Southeast Asian countries and join the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), as well as become a development and dialogue partner of ASEAN.

He revealed that Chilean President Sebastian Pinera received an invitation to attend the ASEAN Summit in this November in Singapore.

He underlined that Chile attaches much importance to fostering ties with the ASEAN, expressing his belief that Chile has abundant potential for the growth of the grouping.

With the signing of 16 free trade agreements with Asia-Pacific partners, Chile has become one of the most open countries in the world enjoying various economic, trade, and financial deals with the region and ASEAN member countries in particular, he said.

He added that Chile is willing to share its experience with ASEAN in poverty reduction and international integration through the FTAs.

Noting that Chile and Vietnam have enjoyed a sound traditional friendship since 1971, he recalled the historical visit in 1969 by Speaker of Chile’s Senate Salvador Allende who later became the President of Chile from 1970-1973. He was also the last foreign guest to meet late President Ho Chi Minh.

He said that the two countries should maintain their exchange of delegations, while reforming and completing reached agreements.

He lauded the formation of the Chile-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, expressing his hope that it will help connect businesses of both sides and opening new cooperation opportunities.

Ampuero highlighted that the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, which was signed in March in Chile, will also contribute to promoting bilateral trade, as well as the economic integration in each country.

During his stay in Vietnam, he is scheduled to have a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh to discuss measures to bolster bilateral ties.

Vietnam sees Chile as leading Latin-American partner: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (R) receives Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero Espinoza

Vietnam considers Chile one of its most important partners in the Latin America region, said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at a meeting with Chilean Foreign Minister Roberto Ampuero Espinoza on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on ASEAN in Hanoi on September 12.

Minh noted with pleasure the strong growth in the Vietnam-Chile comprehensive partnership over recent years, shown through the outcomes of high-level visits of the two countries’ leaders, including the recent visit to Chile by Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue in July.

For his part, the Chilean FM congratulated Vietnam for its successfully hosting of the WEF ASEAN 2018. 

He affirmed that Chile wants to boost relations with Vietnam, as well as ASEAN member countries in general. He suggested that the two sides reinforce and promote progress in trade cooperation, while expanding investment collaboration between the two countries.

The two sides agreed to increase the exchange of high-level delegations; bolster economic, trade, and investment ties; while supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises in accessing each other’s market; and enhancing people-to-people exchanges.

They pledged to cooperate closely at multilateral forums, especially the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, and in the process of approving and implementing the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).