Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on 1 January 2022, following the deposit of ratification instruments by Australia and New Zealand on 2 November 2021. --- The date of the entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement On November 2, Australia and New Zealand deposited the instruments of ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (the Agreement) with the Depositary, the Secretary-General of ASEAN. The Agreement will enter into force for those Signatory States that have deposited their instruments of ratification, acceptance, or approval,...