"This is really a very big deal.

This is the first time ever, 14 countries have come together to have an international agreement on supply chain."

At the meeting in Detroit, trade ministers said they will rely on each other,

when disruptions affect supplies of critical goods, such as semiconductors.

"It's very significant that an agreement was reached to create a strong supply chain

including countries such as India and Indonesia, which are seen as leaders of the emerging "Global South."

The Indo-Pacific region is crowded with such initiatives.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, or CPTPP, includes 11 nations with the UK set to join.

China is a member of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, which took effect last year.

US President Joe Biden initiated the IPEF

after his predecessor withdrew from the original form of the Trans Pacific Partnership.

"The United States is deeply invested in the Indo-Pacific.

We are committed for the long haul, ready to champion our vision for a positive future for the region."

For the US, the new initiative is a way to expand its leadership and counter China's growing influence in Asia.

And that's alarming Beijing.

"China firmly opposes it.

All Parties should jointly oppose the US's economic coercion and bullying,

maintain the multilateral trading system, and safeguard the stability and smooth operation of global production and supply chains."

At the same time, many emerging nations are deepening economic ties with China.

One member of the initiative is Malaysia.

Its trade minister says the country will remain neutral,

despite growing tensions between the world's top two economies.

"China and US, they are the top two trading partners for Malaysia and as well a top two FDI to Malaysia or foreign direct investment into Malaysia.

So Malaysia is very firm that we will continue to engage both US and China in the ways we have done many years."

The IPEF doesn't cover market access,

meaning members cannot expect lower tariffs in the most attractive market for emerging nations... the US.

One expert says the framework seems to be bucking the trend of free trade that has long integrated the global economy.

"Eliminating trade barriers is the benefit of free trade that most leverages the global economy.

But the IPEF has its eye on confronting China.

So it could lead to the fragmentation of the market."

IPEF negotiations continue in other areas, as Washington aims for more results by November.

But with tariff reductions off the table,

many observers wonder how the US can make the deal more attractive to emerging nations caught between two superpowers.

With 270 million people, Indonesia has the fourth largest population in the world.

The government says 70 percent of them are soccer fans.

Love for the sport began to grow when Indonesia created its top-flight league in 2008.

Now 18 clubs compete in this league and former J-League players have played in Indonesia.

Many in Indonesia today fervently support local teams...

but they are also taking an interest in the J-League.

Fans came out to watch special matches to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Japanese league.

Now, I like Kashima Antlers.

At Jubilo Iwata, I liked Takahara Naohiro, and at Gamba Osaka, I liked Endo Yasuhiro.

Last year, Indonesian star player Pratama Arhan signed with Tokyo Verdy,

and the club's Instagram followers jumped from 30,000 to over 400,000.

One of the biggest fans in the country is Pandu Utama Manggala.

He hopes that more people get interested in Japanese soccer

and thinks there should be more cooperation between Japan and Indonesia's soccer leagues, all the way up to the leaders.

Japan's league is definitely one of the best in Asia.

If we want to improve Indonesian soccer, we need to learn from Japan.

We don't need to go to Spain or Italy.

Asia has J-League, and that gives us our inspiration.

Young players in Indonesia are developing their skills with the help of Japanese teams.

The prestigious soccer school that has produced many Indonesian national team players,

started a new school for children this year in collaboration with Japan's Shonan Bellmare.

The ambience, the atmosphere of the game that we saw last time in Japan is amazing.

Yeah, and of course, Indonesian boys will love to play in J-League in the future.

Indonesia's next generation of players now see Japan as an inspiration and possible destination.

As their league develops, they just might face Japan on the World Cup pitch.

This is Japan's first all-female symphony orchestra.

Despite their high level of skill...

many professional female musicians are often forced to stop working in order to give birth or take care of their children.

Today's On-Site report features a unique orchestra

that was created to allow female musicians to have a family without sacrificing their careers.

The Tokyo Women's Orchestra was founded in June of 2022.

Founder Fukumoto Marie has been a professional violinist for nearly 20 years.

Despite managing to keep working while raising two children,

she has seen many female musicians who were forced to give up their careers in order to take care of their families.

It's extremely sad to see musicians who've put in so much hard work to become professionals only to have their careers cut short.

Hara Hinako is the orchestra's harpist.

Come here, Sora!

She's currently raising two boys, aged 3 and 5.

Prior to giving birth, I was working for a different orchestra.

When I was approaching my due date, they told me,

"We'll see you again sometime after you've given birth and things have settled down."

But the way they said it, it made me wonder if they were really going to invite me back.

The Tokyo Women's Orchestra gave its first performance in December of 2022.

The fee to rent a concert hall and cover other necessary expenses was nearly $60,000.

In addition to ticket sales, the group relied on a government grant and sponsorship agreements.

One of those sponsors is a lighting fixture company run by Terumichi Goro.

Once an aspiring musician himself, in the past, Terumichi has awarded scholarships to nearly 20 female musicians,

however not a single one of them went on to have a professional career in music.

I couldn't understand why people weren't more sympathetic to the struggles that female musicians have to face

- especially younger musicians.

So, we looked for ways we could help support them and this was one of them.

With two days remaining before its second regular performance, the orchestra gathered for a rehearsal.

Of the 65 musicians set perform, 11 are currently raising children.

And a new mother will soon join their ranks.

Cellist Ari Sari, is currently 5 months pregnant.

I'm finally past the morning sickness!

- Congratulations!
- Thanks!

It was pretty rough, but now my appetite is back with a vengeance!

I'm happy to hear that!

Ari says being able to share her experience with fellow musicians

who have gone through child birth and are raising kids of their own has really helped her to prepare for motherhood.

Being able to continue playing and performing the music I love while also raising child is a dream come true.

I couldn't have asked for a better environment than this!

There are only a few years in a mother's life when their children are little,

so if we can all work together to get them through those years,

I think these women can go on to enjoy long and successful careers.

We want to let musicians pursue their professional goals while also getting the most out of their personal lives.

It's concert day.

Seven hours before the show, the musicians begin to arrive - some with their children in tow.

Clarinetist Wakabayashi Megumi shows her daughter Momoka the concert hall.

Are you excited?

It's the first time Wakabayashi has brought her daughter to a performance.

They said I was welcome to bring my daughter and a babysitter!

The orchestra isn't just flexible and understanding - it even covers babysitting expenses.

From practices to performances, it places a priority on making things as convenient as possible so the musicians can focus on the music.

Mama will be back in a little bit, okay？

It's 6 o'clock and time for the doors to open.

Scattered amongst the crowd are families with small children.

I really wanted her to experience a high-level orchestra.

In the past, Orchestra founder Fukumoto experienced the frustration of not being able to take her young children to classical performances,

so she decided their shows would be open to all-ages.

Even when my daughters were in preschool, they were perfectly capable of sitting quietly through a concert.

So it was really sad and frustrating that many places were so strict with age limits.

With a mix of adults and children in the audience, the 800-seat concert hall was nearly filled to capacity.

Wrapped in her father's arms, even Momoka was patiently waiting for the show to begin.

Tonight's program features an extremely popular piece - Berlioz's Roman Carnival Overture.

I think it was a really special experience for her!

How was it?

- It was fun.
- Oh, good!

For this concert, the orchestra offered 53 special VIP seats at a premium price of about $180.

Turnout was strong and every single VIP ticket was purchased.

Thanks to the overwhelming support, proceeds from ticket sales alone were enough to cover the expenses of the performance.

Today is actually her 10th birthday,

and I have always wanted to take her to a proper classical music concert at a famous concert hall like this!

It was a great opportunity to come and experience
the rich tones of a professional orchestra.

Today's performance left me feeling even more optimistic.

I hope that by growing and nurturing this orchestra,

we can continue to provide support and motivation to female musicians

as well as have a lasting impact on those who come to hear us perform.