TOKYO -- The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) 12-nation trade bloc, according to Japanese government sources.
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The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership took effect in 2018 with 11 members. © Kyodo
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