On 5 September in the margins of the APEC Leaders meeting in Vladivostok, Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Ministers met to review the progress of TPP negotiations. Ministers provided a Report to TPP Leaders outlining the substantial headway that has been to date. TPP Leaders confirmed their commitment to concluding a comprehensive, truly regional TPP agreement as rapidly as possible, and welcomed new Members Canada and Mexico to the negotiating group.

TPP Ministers' Report to Leaders

TPP Leaders' statement

• Việt Nam–Japan trade surpasses $50 billion for the first time
• CPTPP opens new export space for Viet Nam
• CPTPP certificates of origin see strong utilisation after six years
• CPTPP enhances the competitiveness of Vietnamese goods in the Chilean market
• Expanding export opportunities through CPTPP