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Japanese farmers, fishermen protest free trade deal
10-Nov-2011 VOA
Thousands of Japanese farmers and fishermen have rallied in Tokyo to voice opposition to Japan’s proposed participation in an expanded Asia-Pacific free trade organization.
SA rejects Turkey’s proposal for a free trade agreement
10-Nov-2011 Business Day
South Africa has rejected Turkey’s proposal for a free trade agreement between the two countries saying that this would encourage "destructive competition that will undermine our industrial and employment objectives".
Japan to decide to join trade talks despite fears in farm sector
10-Nov-2011 Mainichi
The Japanese government is expected to decide on Thursday to join negotiations for a Pacific free trade agreement to boost the country’s sluggish economy, overcoming resistance within the ruling party and the farm industry that fear an adverse impact from the U.S.-backed tariff-cutting pact.
Lawmakers urge caution on trade talks with Japan
9-Nov-2011 Reuters
Four senior US lawmakers on Tuesday urged President Barack Obama’s administration not to make a hasty decision to begin free trade talks with Japan if that country should request this week to join negotiations on a Transpacific free trade pact.
BIT(s) by bit
9-Nov-2011 MyLaw.net
EU investors are not the only ones seeking ‘protection’ in India.
India, US move forward on investment protection treaty
9-Nov-2011 PTI
The proposed India-US investment protection treaty is back on the negotiating table and is moving forward, Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said today.
Justice Ministry’s KORUS FTA warning
9-Nov-2011
The Ministry of Justice submitted a formal opinion strongly recommending caution with regard to the investor-state dispute (ISD) system, a key item of contention with the South Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement.
Pakistan, Russia to go for FTA, currency swap agreement
9-Nov-2011
The leaders of Pakistan and Russia have expressed the willingness to speed up work on the proposed Free Trade Agreement and currency swap arrangement to boost bilateral trade and further strengthen their economic ties.
North American Integration and the Ties That Bind
8-Nov-2011 Be Your Own Leader
After a two year hiatus, the leaders of the U.S., Canada and Mexico are set to meet for a trilateral North American Summit.
Hundreds take interfaith service to the streets on eve of APEC trade conference
8-Nov-2011 FACE
More than 30 clergy from a dozen denominations led hundreds of followers out of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Waikiki on Monday night and into the streets of Waikiki as a challenge to APEC, the international trade talks kicking off tomorrow in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Occupy Honolulu’s position on APEC
8-Nov-2011 Hawaii Reporter
The Occupy Honolulu General Assembly formally asserts its opposition to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings to be held in Honolulu from November 7 – 13, 2011.
RP, Japan agree PJEPA overhaul
8-Nov-2011 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines and Japan are in agreement to undertake a comprehensive review of its bilateral free trade agreement, but are likely to clash in their objectives as the Philippines is set to go for more protection of its interest, like higher tariffs on some imports from Japan, in contrast to Japan’s call for further trade liberalization and other sectors covered under the agreement.
New Seoul mayor speaks out against FTA with US
8-Nov-2011 Donga Ilbo
Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon has submitted an official opinion that the city opposes the Korea-US free trade agreement on Monday.
Korea: Prosecution vows stern actions against FTA protesters
8-Nov-2011 Yonhap
Korean prosecutors said Monday they will resort to arrests and physical detention in dealing with protesters against the country’s long-stalled free trade agreement with the US.
Sustainable Energy Trade Agreements: A fresh, “green” twist on free trade
7-Nov-2011 Triple Pundit
The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) is advocating the enactment of Sustainable Energy Trade Agreements to speed up the development and adoption of renewable energy and clean technology globally.
Corporations occupy fair trade
7-Nov-2011 Bulletin
Corporations move in to further occupy the fair trade network
Tuna fished ’illegally’ during Libya conflict
7-Nov-2011 BBC
Evidence is emerging of unregulated and probably illegal tuna fishing in Libyan waters during this year’s conflict.
EAC-EU EPA talks on
6-Nov-2011
The Director General of the EAC Customs and Trade Directorate, Mr. Peter Kiguta has confirmed that the East African Community (EAC)-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Negotiations is on course and Partner States are not being bulldozed.
Top U.S. companies urge new Internet trade rules
6-Nov-2011
Google, Microsoft , Citigroup , IBM , GE and other top-tier American companies on Thursday urged the United States to fight for trade rules that protect the free flow of information over the Internet.
Saarc: PM may suggest economic integration
6-Nov-2011
As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh heads for the Maldives next week to participate in the 17th Saarc summit, it is expected that he will be suggesting some mechanisms to promote a greater level of regional economic integration.