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Taiwan, Thailand agreement to take effect this year: EY
26-Jul-2024 Taipei Times
A Taiwan-Thailand bilateral investment agreement inked last month is expected to take effect later this year, following a review by the Executive Yuan and subsequent ratification by the Legislative Yuan.
Georgia and Hungary sign investment protection agreement
22-Jul-2024 1TV.ge
This agreement aims to boost trade and economic cooperation between the two nations and create new opportunities for bilateral investment.
Indonesia, Tanzania discuss revival of global south solidarity
22-Jul-2024 Tempo.co
Indonesia is interested in exploring the establishment of a preferential trade agreement and a bilateral investment treaty with Tanzania.
Dutch keen on India investment deal, says deputy PM Hoekstra
2-Jul-2024 Live Mint
The Netherlands is keen to have a bilateral investment protection agreement with India and is fully backing the proposed India -EU free trade agreement (FTA), the country’s deputy prime minister Wopke Hoekstra said at a briefing in his office.
Taiwan, Thailand sign bilateral investment agreement
1-Jul-2024 Taipei Times
Taiwan and Thailand have signed an agreement to promote and protect bilateral investment and trade, the Executive Yuan’s Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN) said. The deal claimed as marks a significant milestone in the development of economic and trade relations between Taiwan and Thailand.
India, Cambodia discuss investment treaty, UPI collab: Commerce ministry
24-Jun-2024 Busines Standard
India and South East Asian nation Cambodia deliberated upon diversification of the trade basket by identifying new products, bilateral investment treaty, recognition of Indian pharmacopoeia and collaboration in the pharma sector.
The India-EFTA deal: A model for developing countries
21-Jun-2024 South Centre
Governments are shifting from investor-state dispute mechanisms to treaties that encourage and ease investment.
Indonesia, Chile commence talks on IC-CEPA
18-Jun-2024 Antara
Indonesia and Chile launched negotiations within the framework of the Indonesia-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to expand investment potential and opportunities in non-traditional markets, especially Latin America.
Spain responds positively to Cambodia’s investment pitch
13-Jun-2024 Khmer Times
Spanish Secretary of State for Trade Ms. Maria Amparo Lopez Senovilla responds positively to Cambodia’s ‘door-knocking’ mission to bring in more investments from Europe.
An international law framework for climate-aligned investment governance
3-Jun-2024 CCSI
International Investment and Trade Law should be reformed for climate-aligned investment governance.
Belarus, Equatorial Guinea to deepen cooperation in investment
28-May-2024 BelTA
The head of state of Belarus signed the law on the ratification of the agreement with Equatorial Guinea on the promotion and mutual protection of investments.
PH, Qatar set to finalize investment agreement this year
27-May-2024 Manila Standards
The Philippines and Qatar are on the cusp of finalizing an investment promotion and protection agreement (IPPA), signaling a commitment to strengthen economic ties.
Non-European Union states keen on investment agreements with India
10-May-2024 Hindustan Times
Several non-European Union states are keen on finalising bilateral investment treaties with India to boost the potential for investments and to address concerns of investors on matters such as dispute resolution.
Taiwan seeks renewal of trade pact with Nigeria after 33 years
2-May-2024 Daily Trust
Taiwan urges Nigeria to renew their 1991 investment protection agreement to foster a safer investment climate between both nations. With Taiwan’s trade totaling $1bn in 2022, the country aims to expand its presence in areas such as technology, education, and agriculture.
PMO asks commerce min to examine model text of bilateral investment treaty
9-Apr-2024 Business Standard
India’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked the commerce ministry to examine the model text of the bilateral investment treaty and suggest modifications to further improve the ease of doing business.
Pakistan shares FTA draft with GCC to pave way for Reko Diq accord
5-Apr-2024 The News
The caretaker government had ratified the draft of FTA, including the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT).
The lucrative world of international arbitration
4-Apr-2024 Le Monde Diplomatique
International investment agreements enable corporations to sue foreign governments for loss of profits. The sums they demand can be so huge that even the threat of a claim is enough to make governments cave in.
Switzerland seeks bilateral investment treaty with India
4-Apr-2024 The Times of India
Switzerland pursues a new bilateral investment treaty with India post EFTA deal, addressing model treaty concerns.India remains reluctant on concessions, focusing on market.
Mexico: follow Honduras or Ecuador?
15-Mar-2024 La Jornada
The question for the next government is: will it continue the neoliberal model under the FTAs ​​and BITs that pledge our sovereignty in courts like the ICSID?
Sri Lanka and India negotiating on bilateral investment treaty: report
4-Mar-2024 Economy Next
Sri Lanka and India is working on a bilateral investment treaty, a media report quoted High Commission Santosh Jha as saying.