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Statement on NAFTA’s “Kafkaesque” turn
29-Aug-2018 Institute for Public Accuracy
Not only the negotiations have not been finalized, and without Canada, but the texts remain hidden from the public.
New NAFTA could include tough intellectual property laws that Canada fought against in TPP
29-Aug-2018 Global News
The new trade deal reached between the US and Mexico contains a myriad of rules and tariffs, and among them include tougher rules on copyright and intellectual property.
China, Greece ink MOU to promote Belt and Road Initiative
29-Aug-2018 CGTN
The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the foreign ministers of China and Greece has had a positive impact on bilateral ties as well as the Belt and Road Initiative
China, UK mulling FTA
29-Aug-2018 The Japan News
China and Britain have agreed to look at the possibility of reaching a “top notch” free trade agreement after Britain leaves the European Union, China’s Commerce Ministry said on Saturday after talks with British trade minister, Liam Fox.
Sri Lanka to review Singapore FTA annually
29-Aug-2018 Economy Next
A Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement with Singapore can be reviewed annually, and the government will set up an independent commission to do so, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said as activists and opposition politicians protest fearing that the deal may lower prices to consumers and give less easy profits to businessmen.
Australia to make FTA with Indonesia imminent
28-Aug-2018 Vietnam+
New Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit Indonesia with the goal of concluding the free trade deal between the two countries
Govt will look at revisiting FTA with GCC countries
28-Aug-2018 Malaysian Reserve
The FTA was placed on hold since the region was impacted by various unfortunate circumstances such as the Arab Spring, followed by the global financial crisis, as well as the plunge in crude oil prices.
Investment protection in EU Vietnam FTA
28-Aug-2018 Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam and the EU have concluded their discussions on an Investment Protection Agreement, which they decided to keep it separate from their free trade agreement.
Canada explores free trade with southeast Asian bloc
28-Aug-2018 France 24
A deal with the ASEAN bloc would give Canada access to 650 million consumers.
Trade agreements privatising biodiversity outside the WTO: 2018 update
28-Aug-2018 GRAIN
FTAs often oblige countries to adopt or implement the UPOV convention, what some call "Monsanto laws".
EU-Mercosur deal still faces farm and auto hurdles, Brazil says
28-Aug-2018 Euractiv
Negotiators of a free trade deal between the European Union and South American bloc Mercosur want to wrap up by September, but differences over beef, sugar and the auto industry could dash those hopes.
Spain sued over Popular resolution
28-Aug-2018 IFR
Mexican billionaire Antonio del Valle has launched actions against the Spanish government for its role in the process of putting Banco Popular into resolution and subsequent sale for €1 to Santander.
Biologic drugs would get 10 years of data protection under revised US-Mexico trade deal
28-Aug-2018 Pharmaceutical Commerce
The 10-year span is more than what had existed before but the biopharma industry has long argued for the same 12-year exclusivity that exists for biologics within the US market.
US wants quick progress on EU trade issues, officials say
28-Aug-2018 Euractiv
Washington is pressing the European Union to speed up trade negotiations launched after the meeting between US President Donald Trump and EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker
PM to attend Nepal summit amid push for free trade pact
28-Aug-2018 The Tribune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will head to Kathmandu to attend the fourth summit meeting of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) on August 30 and 31.
Malaysia to go ahead with Asia-Pacific trade pact CPTPP, says PM Mahathir
28-Aug-2018 The Straits Times
Malaysia will go ahead with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in a reaffirmation of the country’s commitment to the wide-ranging trade pact involving 11 nations.
Trump announces ’incredible’ trade deal with Mexico
27-Aug-2018 BBC
The US and Mexico have reached common ground on key trade terms as pressure mounts to complete renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Expert Committee appointed to review Singapore-Sri Lanka FTA calls for public opinions
25-Aug-2018 Colombo Page
The Expert Committee appointed by the President Maithripala Sirisena to study the Singapore-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement has decided to gather views from organizations and the public.
Bimstec representatives call for conclusion of FTA talks
25-Aug-2018 Money Control
The Bimstec member nations include Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal. The summit is scheduled to be held in Kathmandu on August 30-31, 2018.
China urges Mongolia to speed up FTA talks
25-Aug-2018 Ecns
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Mongolia to speed up the free trade agreement talks.