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‘Silent coup’: how capitalism defeated decolonization
The crumbling of European empires after WWII didn’t usher in a new era of democracy—instead, we now live in a regime of international corporate rule.
Winshear Gold provides update on Tanzania arbitration
Winshear Gold Corp. reports that pursuant to the company’s arbitration case against the Republic of Tanzania, the company and Tanzania have suspended arbitration proceedings and have reached a conditional settlement agreement.
India-UK FTA talks: ‘Good progress’ on bilateral investment agreement: Official
The talks on the proposed free trade agreement between India and the UK are moving and there is progress on issues such as rules of origin and bilateral investment treaty (BIT).
UK, Singapore partner to boost economic growth, strengthen security
British and Singaporean prime ministers will meet at the G20 Summit in India to work to conclude a bilateral investment treaty.
India may liberalize foreign investment in non-services sector through ‘pre-establishment’ protection
To boost foreign inflows into India’s manufacturing and industrial sectors, India plans to liberalize foreign investments in the ‘non-services sector’ in the ongoing Free Trade Agreement discussions.
Kenya ratifies trade treaties with Singapore after fete
Kenya’s ratification of a bilateral investment treaty with Singapore is set to enhance trade and investment relations between the two nations.
Singapore and Kenya BIT enters into force
The Singapore and Kenya bilateral investment treaty (BIT) came into force on 20 August.
PM Han holds talks with Serbian counterpart
South Korean Prime Minister welcomed the signing of a bilateral investment treaty aimed at promoting mutual investments between the two countries.
Egregious corporate attacks on public interest policies
Many free trade and investment agreements allow multinational corporations to undermine democracy via a secret pseudo-court system known as Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS).
Energy transition calls for faster investment treaty reforms
UNCTAD presents a new toolbox to make international investment agreements actively support the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
India UK bilateral investment treaty likely to be finalised soon, to differ from 2016 model
As India and the UK inch closer towards finalising a free trade agreement, the contours of the much-debated and contentious bilateral investment treaty are likely to be finalised around the same time as the FTA.
India’s experience with investment treaty disputes and related damages
The experience with investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms has been mixed, with India facing several adverse awards and financial compensation in certain high-profile cases.
RWE’s arbitration case against Dutch state over coal ban inadmissible under EU law
Dutch taxpayers have already incurred € 5.4 million in arbitration costs in RWE and Uniper cases.
India, EU disagree over dispute settlement in proposed investment protection pact
New Delhi insists on ’exhaustion of local remedies’ clause but Brussels wants investor court system.
Air Tanzania plane seized in the Netherlands released, returns home
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) plane that was seized in the Netherlands after a Swedish firm won a $165 million award against Tanzania has been released, says the government.
Nigeria to review bilateral treaty with Netherlands to improve economic ties
The Nigerian government and the Kingdom of Netherlands have engaged in an Economic Consultation to improve the existing bilateral investment treaty between both countries to strengthen economic interests and opportunities.
Zimbabwe continues fight in US courts to block payment of US$277m land reform suit
ZIMBABWE continues its fight in the United States (US) to block enforcement of a US$277 million arbitration award to a German and Swiss family which stems from the country’s controversial land reform programme.
Iran, Oman moving toward era of investment cooperation: Minister
The investment agreement with Oman secures new access for Iranian firms to invest in the Arab country while managers and specialists from Iranian companies will be able to work in Omani subsidiaries for several years without restrictions.
How colonialism shaped free trade agreements: the imposition of Western legal regimes (part 2/3)
Colonialism resulted in the imposition of a legal trade and investment regime favourable to European colonial states and companies, which is still felt today.
Dutch bilateral investment treaties: 60 years of protecting multinationals
Nowadays, the Netherlands has 75 bilateral investment treaties with countries all over the world, which mainly give multinationals a powerful instrument that has far-reaching consequences for people and the environment worldwide.