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EU Parliament ICS opinion ignores legal pitfalls
7-Sep-2016 Client Earth
Highly controversial investor rules in the EU-Canada free trade agreement (CETA) led the EU Parliament to ask its legal service whether they were compatible with EU law, and the analysis has just been published.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership undermines global efforts to address climate change
6-Sep-2016 IATP
This press release announces a new paper on how the TPP impacts efforts to address climate change.
Who is the most influential arbitrator in the world?
6-Sep-2016 Global Arbitration Review
The influence of an arbitrator can be analysed using two measureable proxies: the number of citations of decisions issued by the arbitrators; and the number of appointments received by the arbitrators.
EFTA States, Mexico hold FTA update talks
6-Sep-2016 Tax News
Delegations from the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states and Mexico met recently for a second round of negotiations on a comprehensive review of their bilateral free trade agreement.
Kerala concerned over impact of trade pact
6-Sep-2016 The Hindu
Expressing concern over India’s move to widen trade ties with other countries in the Asian region, including China, the State Cabinet has urged the Centre to ensure that Kerala’s interests are not compromised by trade pacts.
Six lawsuits filed against Crimea transfer to Russian jurisdiction by Ukrainian companies
6-Sep-2016 TASS
There are six lawsuits filed by the Ukrainian companies - Privatbank, Ukrnafta, Belbek Airport, Stabil, Everest Estate and Oshchadbank.
EAEU-Viet Nam FTA confirmed to take effect in October
5-Sep-2016 TalkVietnam
The free trade agreement (FTA) between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Viet Nam will take effect on October 5.
Iran signs off on a radical investment treaty: barring arbitrators from wearing two hats, narrowing protections, and limiting damages awards
5-Sep-2016 IA Reporter
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Slovak Republic have signed off on a deeply iconoclastic investment treaty.
China-U.S. BIT talks make significant progress: MOC
5-Sep-2016 Xinhua
Negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) between China and the United States have made significant progress, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said.
Seoul, Moscow agree to seek Korea-EAEU FTA
5-Sep-2016 Yonhap
Seoul and Moscow agreed to seek a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
European car distributors seek tariff concession under FTA
5-Sep-2016 Malaya Business Insight
European car distributors are asking the government to seek tariff concession for automotive under the planned Europe-Philippines free trade agreement (FTA).
Brexit and investment treaty arbitration
2-Sep-2016 Lexology
Brexit might expose the United Kingdom to claims of foreign investors (including investors from EU member states).
Pakistan, Turkey to complete FTA, eliminate 85% tariffs
2-Sep-2016 Daily Times
Pakistan and Turkey agreed to eliminate 85 percent of tariffs. Both sides have also agreed to complete the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations by the end of current year.
Kenya, Rwanda sign free trade pact with Europe
2-Sep-2016 All Africa
Kenya teamed up with Rwanda to sign a free trade pact with European Union in Brussels today in a move calculated to cajole other East African Community states to beat the September 30 deadline.
Why Russia and China want to limit US economic influence in Asia-Pacific
2-Sep-2016 Russia Direct
Given new attempts by the U.S. to create economic integration structures that will restrain Chinese dominance in the region, Beijing is working on building deeper economic cooperation with other Asia-Pacific countries – including Russia.
Why EAC’s EPA wit the EU just doesn’t add up
2-Sep-2016 Joy
The EPA issue has once again re-emerged when Tanzania informed EAC Members and the EU that it would not be able to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between EU and the six EAC Member States.
Austrian economy minister adds his ’nein’ to U.S. trade talks debate
1-Sep-2016 Reuters
Austria’s economy minister said talks on a EU-U.S. free trade agreement should be halted, adding his voice to an increasingly polarized debate on both sides of the Atlantic over whether to keep the negotiations going.
Senior US official reaffirms commitment to trade with Pakistan
1-Sep-2016 The News
Assistant United States Trade Representative (AUSTR) for South Asia Michael Delaney led a delegation to Islamabad to discuss the ongoing US-Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
German leaders told to put brakes on CETA as well
1-Sep-2016 EurActiv
Dismantling democracy, millions spent in lawsuits and jobs in peril. A study into the effects of the planned CETA and TTIP agreements on the German region of North Rhine-Westphalia has revealed a grim picture.
Trudeau brings Canada closer to potential free trade pact with China
1-Sep-2016 Toronto Metro
The prime minister makes mention of his father’s legacy in pursuit of deeper relations with Beijing.