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US open to forging FTA with Asean, says Romualdez
1-Feb-2023 Inquirer Net
The United States may pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as it seeks to boost economic activities with the major economic bloc, which bodes well for the Philippines.
Indonesia looks to improve trade with Eurasia
1-Feb-2023 Antara News
Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan has called for the strengthening of economic cooperation between Indonesia and the EAEU, saying he expects the FTA between Indonesia and EAEU to be completed soon.
EU recovers appetite for trade in green industry push
31-Jan-2023 Reuters
The European Union is aiming to enact up to five trade deals in record time to ensure its future as a clean tech leader, by securing supplies of key raw materials, increasing markets for green exports and reducing its reliance on China.
The Biden administration can only achieve its laudable “worker-centered” trade policy for the Americas by fixing the existing US trade deals with most prospective APEP partners and building on solid new foundations
31-Jan-2023 Economic Liberties
For an APEP to deliver gains for the millions of citizens of American nations suffering from past corporate-rigged trade agreements, talks must fix parts of existing pacts that cause ongoing harm.
Peru’s Government authorizes delegation trip to start FTA negotiations with Hong Kong
31-Jan-2023 Andina
A Peruvian delegation will be in the People’s Republic of China from February 6 to 10, 2023 in order to start negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with Hong Kong.
Feasibility study on trade between PNG and Australia to be carried out
31-Jan-2023 The National
The study assesses the feasibility of a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement covering goods and services.
Argentina, Germany agree to close EU-Mercosur free trade pact ‘soon’
31-Jan-2023 La Prensa Latina
Argentina and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to “soon” close a free trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur South American trade grouping.
AfCFTA ratification process slow – official
30-Jan-2023 Journal du Cameroun
Trade experts, business executives, and advocates of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) from across the continent have expressed concerns about the slow progress on the ratification of the protocol on the movement of people.The agreement has, thus far, been signed by fifty-four of the fifty-five African Union (AU) member states.
Qatar and Morocco conclude second round of FTA negotiations
30-Jan-2023 Gulf Times
Qatar and Morocco have concluded the second round of talks on free trade agreement (FTA), a move that is expected to further accelerate trade growth by encouraging co-operation between businesses in both the countries.
Peasant and farmer organisations in Europe and South America come together against the EU- MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement
30-Jan-2023 La Via Campesina
Declaration supported by more than 100 peasant organisations, to understand why the EU-MERCOSUR FTA violates the rights of peasant farmers and other people working in rural areas.
Marcos backing for RCEP premature, think tank says
30-Jan-2023 Business World
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s declaration of support for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is premature pending the resolution of the agriculture industry remaining unresolved, a think tank said.
India-UK free trade: an unfinished business
30-Jan-2023 The Geopolitics
With recent developments, it was expected that the trade deal between the two countries would be closed by March 2023, while three to four chapters are still unfinished, which include intellectual property rights and goods that are yet to be discussed.
Is government seriously considering taking over boledo and lottery?
27-Jan-2023 News5
Since the company is registered in the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, it cites the Bilateral Investment Treaty between Belize and the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
This company is suing the US over the keystone pipeline cancellation. taxpayers are footing the bill
27-Jan-2023 The New Republic
The lawyers, meanwhile, are living handsomely.
BIT with Hungary likely next month
27-Jan-2023 Business Recorder
Pakistan and Hungary are likely to finalise Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) next month during the visit of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to Budapest.
Lula urges EU-South America regional trade deal before China talks
27-Jan-2023 RTL
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for the South American trade bloc Mercosur to urgently seal a free trade agreement with the European Union before negotiating with China.
Arbitral Tribunal rejects claim against Armenia on confiscating around $331 million
27-Jan-2023 Armenpress
This arbitration case related to the construction of the railway and highway construction projects was initiated in accordance with the investment treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of Armenia.
Towards free market: Africa’s ’prosperity dialogue’ confronts many barriers
26-Jan-2023 TRT World
The Ghana summit is aimed at achieving deeper economic integration between African states and outlining its industrialisation priorities.
Thailand, EU look to resume free trade talks by March
26-Jan-2023 Zawya
Thailand and the European Union have agreed to restart negotiations over a free trade agreement, officials said, nearly a decade after talks were stalled by a military coup in the Southeast Asian country.
Potential Canada-Ecuador trade pact to navigate tricky investment protections field
25-Jan-2023 The Hill Times
Controversial ISDS provisions are trumpeted for protecting Canadian foreign investments, but are panned for allowing companies to sue countries.