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Montero agrees to US$27 million settlement from Tanzania
Montero has agreed to a US$27,000,000 settlement amount to end its dispute with the United Republic of Tanzania
FinMin not keen on inclusion of BIT in free trade pacts: Sources
Investment chapters in India FTAs may be limited to investment promotion, facilitation.
Nigeria launches review of bilateral investment treaties
The state’s trade policies will be updated over the coming months by a nine-member committee.
Kenya terminates Bilateral Investment Treaty with the Netherlands
The government of Kenya has officially terminated its bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with the Netherlands, marking a significant win for economic justice and environmental protection.
Emmerson enters formal investment dispute with Moroccan government
Emmerson PLC on Friday said it has entered into a formal investment dispute with the Moroccan government, with the intention to escalate to arbitration if discussions are unsuccessful.
Second instalment of US$25 million received from Tanzania
Indiana Resources Limited (ASX: IDA) is pleased to confirm that US$25million in funds have been received by the Claimants’ legal representatives from the United Republic of Tanzania as the second instalment of the US$90 million Settlement
ISDS in numbers – Impacts of investment arbitration lawsuits against states in Latin America and the Caribbean
This report presents a systematic overview of foreign investor lawsuits against countries across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) based on investment protection treaties up to 31 December 2023.
Kenya and Indonesia forge ties with new bilateral investment treaty
Kenya has expressed interest in furthering cooperation with Indonesia, particularly in the textiles, apparel, energy, mining, and oil production sectors.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt finalize investment protection agreement
Egypt and Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday the formation of a new cooperation council and the forging of an agreement to encourage and protect mutual investments
After intra-EU BITs and the ECT, the EU needs to abandon extra-EU BITs—for legal, energy and climate policy, and political economy reasons
EU members should terminate extra-EU BITs. To facilitate the process, the EU could spearhead an instrument similar to the plurilateral agreement to terminate intra-EU BITs or based on the draft treaty language on termination proposed to UNCITRAL.
Breaking free: Strategies for governments on terminating investment treaties and removing ISDS provisions
In this report, we present three practical approaches governments can consider in the near term to address their current stock of international investment agreements with ISDS.
Scrap the UK-Colombia investment treaty: how corporate courts let UK companies undermine human rights and the environment
In October 2024, the Colombia-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty reaches the end of its initial ten-year term. The UK and Colombian governments now have the opportunity to work together to terminate the treaty.
India, UAE investment promotion, protection treaty comes into effect from August 31: Finance ministry
Enforcement of this pact with the UAE gives continuity of investment protection to investors of both the countries.
Update on arbitrations against the Republic of Tunisia
The investors have determined a revised amount of US$503 million as the total claimed amount of the ICSID Arbitration
India and Uzbekistan sign Bilateral Investment Treaty in Tashkent
India and Uzbekistan have signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to boost economic cooperation and protect investors. The BIT aims to increase investor confidence, provide dispute resolution mechanisms, and protect investments from expropriation.
Tanzania faces $500 Million investment dispute from Aqua Power
In its claim, Aqua Power is demanding $500 million for lost business revenue over the past four years and for the value of its current projects within Tanzania.
Ukraine and Japan are preparing to sign an agreement on investment protection - Shmyhal
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced preparations to sign an investment protection agreement with Japan.
Opponents of controversial energy investment treaty to go after old agreements
Having pushed the EU out of the controversial Energy Charter Treaty, pressure groups and MEPs are now aiming for the legacy of over 1,000 bilateral investment agreements signed over decades.
India to sign bilateral investment treaty with Uzbekistan during FM Sitharaman’s visit
India’s Finance Minister will sign a bilateral investment treaty between India and Uzbekistan.