bilaterals.org logo
bilaterals.org logo

Articles by language

EN
ES
FR
DE
HI
NL
PT
JA
ID
TL
African countries urged to remove non-tariff barriers to realize AfCFTA
5-Oct-2020 The Independent (Uganda)
The African Union Commission called for addressing non-tariff barriers in order to realize the major aspirations of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement.
EU, UK to step up Brexit talks to try to close ’significant gaps’ over trade deal
5-Oct-2020 Reuters
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the head of the EU’s executive, Ursula von der Leyen, agreed to step up Brexit talks to close “significant gaps” barring a new trade partnership.
Costs rise in Vattenfall lawsuit over German government’s nuclear phase-out
5-Oct-2020 Clean Energy Wire
The German government writes that around 21.7 million euros have been spent on lawyers, expert witnesses and court fees.
Petition: No to poisonous pork, fight for health and democracy
5-Oct-2020 No Poison Pig
People cannot accept the sacrifice of democratic values, people’s health, and farmers’ interests in exchange for the opportunity of trade negotiations between Taiwan and the US.
FTA with ROK planned by end of year
5-Oct-2020 Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have pledged to finalise their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations by the end of the year to increase trade and investment between the two countries.
Bangladesh-Bhutan PTA likely in December
5-Oct-2020 The Financial Express
A preferential trade agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Bhutan is expected to be signed in the victory month of December to boost bilateral trade.
Felipe Solá: Argentina won’t stop or reject EU-Mercosur trade deal
2-Oct-2020 Buenos Aires Times
Argentina Foreign minister says country has “changed stance” on free-trade agreement and will debate it in Congress when environmental concerns are solved.
Merkel announced EU plans to speed up dialogue with China on investment agreement
2-Oct-2020 Pledge Times
The European Union wants to speed up negotiations with China on an investment protection agreement, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
NEQSOL HOLDING: Georgian Government seize foreign-owned asset, referred to international arbitration
2-Oct-2020 Yahoo
Following the effective expropriation of a legally obtained asset by the Georgian National Communication Commission, NEQSOL have announced that their dispute with Georgia will be referred to the ICSID.
Pakistan, Thailand finalising 200 priority items under proposed FTA
2-Oct-2020 International The News
Pakistan and Thailand are in a process of finalising offer lists on 200 priority items under a proposed bilateral free trade agreement, it was learnt on Thursday.
Taiwan, Belize sign economic pact
2-Oct-2020 Taipei Times
Taiwan and Belize yesterday inked an economic cooperation agreement (ECA), aiming to reduce tariffs, expedite bilateral trade, encourage mutual investment and foster technical cooperation.
Russia to help Cambodia get Free Trade Agreement with EAEU
2-Oct-2020 Khmer Times
Russia has showed a clear position that Russia supports the Kingdom to hold negotiations to have free trade in the EAEU, in which Russia is a key actor.
Burning Amazonia: A global corporate crime
1-Oct-2020 Friends of the Earth International
The Mercosur-EU free trade agreement is set to intensify trends of territorial expansion, will contribute to the climate crisis, and will directly impact the rights, territories and ways of life of Amazon peoples.
The future is digital, but we should keep digital chapters out of our trade deals
1-Oct-2020 Equal Times
We must ensure that, as we enter a new phase in the digital disruption of the economy, we do not shackle our democratic institutions from regulating the digital sphere.
Taiwan trade deal on Trump administration’s radar, lawmaker says
1-Oct-2020 Reuters
A group of Republican lawmakers seeking to counter national security and economic threats from China is calling for the United States to open trade talks with Taiwan.
Thailand tries to get Efta pact in place
1-Oct-2020 Bangkok Post
Thailand has kick-started efforts to forge a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association, a regional trade bloc consisting of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
India to contest Vodafone arbitration judgement: Report
1-Oct-2020 Deccan Herald
The Indian government plans to contest the judgement on the Vodafone arbitration award in Hague.
EU launches legal action against UK for breaching Brexit deal and international law
1-Oct-2020 CNN
The backdrop to all of this is that trade talks between London and Brussels are entering their final phase.
FTA with Mongolia under study
1-Oct-2020 Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia is studying the possibility of a bilateral free trade agreement with Mongolia.
Norway tries to seal FTA with China this year, but complications abound
1-Oct-2020 Seafood Source
There’s speculation in Beijing diplomatic circles this month as to whether China will sign a free trade deal with Norway this year.