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The AfCFTA and land in Africa: towards a surge in land grabbing?

Given that the AfCFTA could lead to a rise in demand for African land from agricultural and other investors, and that climate policies are increasingly looking to land projects to “capture” carbon, the risks for local communities whose livelihoods rely on land will be great.

Civil society groups unite to monitor the 4th round of Thailand-EU FTA negotiation

Thai civil society groups, including FTA Watch and the Thai Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS, have expressed serious concerns over the ongoing Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Key issues include stricter intellectual property rights, which could impact access to affordable medicines, and potential threats to food security and public health. The groups are urging the Thai government to prioritize public health and environmental concerns over corporate interests.
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EU companies in PH support free trade deal

European companies support the resumption of negotiations for the EU-Philippines free trade agreement with 85 percent of survey respondents viewing it as critical to their business strategies.

PH-Chile to launch FTA talks

The Philippines and Chile will launch negotiations on a possible Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

PH, Canada start talks for free trade pact

Canada and the Philippines have initiated exploratory talks for a potential free trade agreement (FTA), aiming to boost bilateral trade currently valued at $1.49 billion. The first round of negotiations is set for the first half of 2025. This move aligns with the Philippines’ broader strategy of expanding its trade network through FTAs with countries like the United Arab Emirates and Chile.
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