SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 17 — Countries in the United States (US)-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) announced an agreement on two more "pillars" of the initiative yesterday, covering cooperation on clean energy and anti-corruption measures, even as IPEF trade talks languish.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 15 — US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a ministers meeting on Tuesday had completed three of four "pillars" in the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework talks on the sidelines of a Pacific Rim leaders’ summit.

WASHINGTON, Sept 11 —The United States (US) and 13 Indo-Pacific countries on Friday agreed on parameters for negotiating closer trade, environment and economic ties that US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said would boost investment and jobs in the partner countries.

WASHINGTON, Sept 9 — Economic ministers from the United States (US) and 13 Indo-Pacific countries launched negotiations on Thursday on Washington's first major pan-Asian trade engagement effort in nearly a decade, but this time any deal will not cut tariffs.