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OECD conference on investment treaties and climate change policy
6-Jul-2022 IISD
Experts took particular concern with the fact that most investment treaties do not oblige arbitrators to take into account international agreements on climate change when adjudicating cases.
IPEF negotiations expected to start in August
6-Jul-2022 Business Korea
The US and South Korean governments are expected to initiate negotiations on the framework proposed by US President Joe Biden in August (2022).
Iran, EAEU continue negotiations on free trade agreement
6-Jul-2022 Tehran Times
Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union representatives have gathered for the fifth round of negotiations on upgrading the current preferential trade agreement between the two sides into a free trade agreement.
ITACO launches multi-billion dollar arbitration against Vietnam
5-Jul-2022 Business Wire
Tan Tao Investment & Industry Corporation launched a billion-dollar arbitration proceeding against Vietnam under the agreement between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Brazil wants more trade, investment with Arab countries, says official
5-Jul-2022 Reuters
Brazil wants to expand trade and investment with Arab countries, said a government official, amid ongoing talks for commercial agreements with Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates.
Ascent starts mediation process in Slovenian partner dispute
5-Jul-2022 SeeNews
UK-listed Ascent Resources and its Slovenian joint venture partner Geoenergo have initiated the mediation process under a dispute resolution mechanism.
Jokowi, Putin meeting touches on possible Indonesia-EAEU free trade zone
5-Jul-2022 Tempo
The Indonesian President and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow talked about establishing a free trade zone between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Six reasons NOT to ratify the EU-Mexico Global Agreement
5-Jul-2022 bilaterals.org
Statement of the Mexican, European and international civil society, 4 July 2022
European Parliament pushes for a new trade deal with Africa
4-Jul-2022 African Business
The vote on the “Future of EU-Africa trade relations” focuses on five key themes: infrastructure, food security, civil society, fair trade agreements and sustainable economic development.
Algerian trade cut off with Spain: Spanish companies with interests in Algeria should take measures to manage their risks
4-Jul-2022 Lexology
Spain’s recognition of the autonomy plan for Western Sahara proposed by Morocco has escalated diplomatic tensions between Spain and Algeria.
Kingdom, Mongolia eyeing deal to up trade, investment
4-Jul-2022 The Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia and Mongolia are looking to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral trade and investment ties.
Financial services an exciting aspect of UK-India FTA, says Rishi Sunak
4-Jul-2022 The Hindu
The British Indian Minister welcomes the opening up of the Indian insurance market.
Peru’s ambassador to China: “The FTA with China is becoming obsolete”
4-Jul-2022 Dialogo Chino
Peru’s ambassador to China says Peru should strengthen bilateral relations and trade, and need to update its free trade agreement with China.
Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is a paradigm shift
4-Jul-2022 Foreign Policy
The United States can no longer afford to buy geopolitical allies with market access.
EU FTA & Tiriti O Waitangi: “More of the same”
4-Jul-2022 Scoop
The free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union fails to meet the standards we expect of the government under Te Tiriti o Waitangi in terms of both process and outcome.
UAE, Indonesia sign free trade agreement
4-Jul-2022 Middle East Monitor
Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates signed a free trade agreement, strengthening economic ties between Southeast Asia’s largest economy and the major oil producer Gulf state.
Thailand expects free trade agreement with EFTA in 2 years
4-Jul-2022 The Nation Thailand
The Commerce Ministry expects to reach a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members within two years after negotiations were launched last week.
Civil society calls upon EU and Indonesia to respect the rights of Indonesia’s famers
4-Jul-2022 Indonesia for Global Justice
Close to 90 NGOs and farmers’ organisations from Indonesia, the EU and around the world sent open letters to the EU Commission and the Indonesian government today, calling on them to refrain from any clause that restrict farmers’ rights in a future free trade agreement.
Government: Cut the spin and give a truthful assessment of the EU deal
1-Jul-2022 Scoop
There is much more at stake here than just agriculture, with several chapters seeming to impose restrictions on New Zealand laws and how the government can regulate.
EU and New Zealand secure free trade agreement
1-Jul-2022 Stuff
New Zealand and the European Union have secured a highly anticipated trade deal, through last-minute negotiations.