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Expectations, Burma case derail FTA | 28-December-2009

Continuing political turmoil in the military-ruled Burma have caused major hurdles in the proposed free-trade deals being negotiated by members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations with the European Union, Canada and the United States.


Corea del Sur y Japón celebrarán cuarta ronda de negociaciones de TLC | 20-December-2009

Corea del Sur y Japón celebrarán la próxima semana su cuarta ronda de negociaciones para el establecimiento de un TLC bilateral en Seúl, indicó el miércoles el Ministerio de Comercio surcoreano.


APEC free trade a key issue under Japan’s leadership | 10-December-2009

The Japanese government said Wednesday it will accelerate efforts to get Pacific Rim economies to create a free-trade area during a series of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meetings next year


US, Turkey launch new trade, investment forum | 8-December-2009

The United States and NATO ally Turkey launched an initiative Monday aimed at boosting trade and investment ties, but said there were no plans for the two countries to negotiate a free trade agreement.


Asean, avanza en 2009, pero el camino es largo aún | 4-December-2009

El camino hacia una comunidad de la ASEAN es aún bien largo, las diferencias y desequilibrios entre sus miembros no resultan pocas.


Regional integration is a pipe dream | 17-November-2009

Those who favour a big push for regional integration in Asia now have their day in the sun. They say that the global economic crisis has accelerated the decline of America and the rise of China, India and other emerging powers. Power is shifting inexorably from the West to Asia.


APEC to assign Japan to develop proposals for Asia Pacific FTA | 5-November-2009

Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum will set Japan, the next APEC chair, the task of identifying ways for the 21-member grouping to create a free trade bloc in the future, according to a draft statement they are expected to issue at their Nov. 14 to 15 summit in Singapore.


Nepal: US floats TIFA for zero-duty facility | 3-November-2009

The US Trade Representative has floated an option of Washington and Kathmandu signing a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement and it has forwarded a text of the TIFA to the Commerce Ministry for necessary study for further negotiations.


Sudeste Asiático: aranceles complican mercado único | 28-October-2009

El arroz se erigió en símbolo del compromiso regional, o de su ausencia, con la creación de un área de libre comercio para los 10 miembros de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (Asean) en los albores del próximo año.


Thailand’s demand to cut RP rice tariffs amid calamity insensitive, highlights dangers of free trade deals | 26-October-2009

Research group IBON called insensitive the Thai government’s demand to cut import tariffs on rice, especially since the country is still reeling from the recent typhoon disasters and its food security is threatened. It also highlights the dangers of entering into free trade agreements, which leaves the country no room to maneuver its policies on agriculture and industries.


Protest in solidarity with people of Honduras | 25-October-2009

Meredith Aby, of the Anti-War Committee and the Colombia Action Network, explained the root of the coup, "While in office Zelaya took some strong stands to help his people, like increasing the minimum wage and standing with ALBA (Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America) against the US’s free trade agenda in the region."


ASEAN to study free trade pact: officials | 25-October-2009

East Asian nations (ASEAN+3: China, Japan, Korea) are to carry out a feasibility study for a huge free trade zone, officials said at a summit Saturday. A separate study for a wider economic partnership also covering India, Australia and New Zealand (ASEAN+6) would be carried out in tandem.


India, China in talks for free trade pact | 25-October-2009

India said on Sunday that it is in discussions with China for a free trade agreement (FTA) to break down duty barriers to bilateral trade.


Japan, Australia ‘test’ Asia leaders with trade bloc plans | 25-October-2009

Japan and Australia outlined competing visions for an East Asian trade bloc during a 16- nation summit in Thailand, offering plans that differ on what role the US will play.


La Chine et la Corée du Sud envisagent un accord de libre-échange | 23-October-2009

La Chine et la Corée du Sud vont réfléchir à un accord de libre-échange


Maldives signs agreement with US on trade | 23-October-2009

The Maldives signed a framework agreement with the United States to open up the discussion on trade between the two countries.


China, Japan likely to debate trade bloc at Asia summit | 23-October-2009

A summit this weekend between Asia’s main economies is likely to morph into a contest between China and Japan over whether to establish a free-trade bloc in the region as it recovers from the global slump.


La Chine et la Corée du Sud envisagent un accord de libre-échange | 11-October-2009

Un accord de libre-échange apparaît comme nécessaire pour prévenir et réduire les conflits commerciaux et promouvoir l’investissement, principalement dans les secteurs des télécommunications, de l’automobile, de l’acier et de la construction navale.


US eyes free trade pact with SE Asia countries | 11-October-2009

The United States is beginning to lay the initial groundwork for talks to forge a free trade agreement with Southeast Asia, ahead of President Barack Obama’s maiden trip to the region.


Lugar to introduce legislation on free trade with ASEAN | 11-October-2009

An influential Republican Senator has announced to introduce a legislation in US Senate next week for free trade agreement negotiations between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).


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