Vietnam Seeks Delay On Enforceability Of TPP E-Commerce Commitments

SYDNEY -- Vietnam has indicated it is willing to accept rules in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) e-commerce chapter that would, among other things, bar governments from restricting the free flow of data over the Internet. But is also seeking an exception that would temporarily shield Hanoi from a dispute settlement case alleging a breach of some or all of these obligations, according to informed sources. Some sources said Vietnam is requesting that this "moratorium" on dispute settlement last five years;...