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S. Korea has already conceded enough in KORUS FTA
21-Nov-2009
The debate surrounding the South Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) is growing stronger. President Lee Myung-bak’s suggestion of a possibility of renegotiation of the auto trade clauses in the agreement during the South Korea-US summit press conference has set it off.
Lawmakers grill Mari over feasibility of planned FTAs
21-Nov-2009
Lawmakers have demanded that Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu make available the feasibility studies on the proposed free trade agreements (FTAs) following business community concerns that losses may outweigh gains.
East Africa trade bloc inks common market treaty
20-Nov-2009
Leaders of the five-member East African Community bloc on Friday signed a common market treaty to allow free trade, movement and right of residence, the first of its kind on the continent.
Syria Stalls on Signing Trade Deal With EU
20-Nov-2009
After years of pursuing a free-trade pact with the European Union, Syria is balking at signing a deal, as local businesses express worry about competition from European goods.
India to play a proactive role in SAARC
20-Nov-2009
Economic integration of all the eight South Asian countries posses a challenge to the political leaders of the region. Though South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) was operationalised from July 2006 the intra regional trade increased at a snail space from 3.2% in 1980s to only 5.5% in 2008, which is far below when compared with 58% in NAFTA, 54% in European Union, 25% in ASEAN and 22% in COMESA.
China trade talks ’very pleasing’: Crean
20-Nov-2009
Australia’s breakthrough with China on another round of negotiations on a free trade agreement after a 12 month lag is "very pleasing", Trade Minister Simon Crean says.
President Lee hints at renegotiations on FTA auto trade clauses
20-Nov-2009
While speaking on the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA), President Lee Myung-bak hinted Thursday that he would consider engaging in additional negotiations in the automobile sector if the U.S. requests it. President Lee’s statement is expected to cause controversy.
500 items on ECFA "Early Harvest" list
19-Nov-2009
The government has earmarked close to five hundred items for inclusion on an "Early Harvest" list in an economic agreement with China, according to Economics Minister Shih Yen-shiang on Wednesday.
Miti to make decision on Malaysia-US FTA talks soon
19-Nov-2009
Trade Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed hopes to find out in a few weeks if the country should still pursue a free trade area deal with the US, its biggest trading partner, or join a regional pact instead.
Colombia FTA talks closer
19-Nov-2009
Korea and Colombia will launch formal negotiations next month to seal a free trade agreement (FTA) as part of efforts to boost bilateral trade, Seoul’s trade ministry said yesterday.
Canada-EU free-trade deal expected by 2011: Quebec representative
17-Nov-2009
A former Quebec premier involved in Canada-Europe free-trade negotiations predicts a deal will be signed by 2011.
Canada inks trade deal with India
17-Nov-2009
Canada and India signed two trade agreements Tuesday that Prime Minister Stephen Harper said will bring the two countries closer together.
Regional integration is a pipe dream
17-Nov-2009
Those who favour a big push for regional integration in Asia now have their day in the sun. They say that the global economic crisis has accelerated the decline of America and the rise of China, India and other emerging powers. Power is shifting inexorably from the West to Asia.
Philippines risks being left behind in free trade with Europe — think tank
17-Nov-2009
A private sector think tank yesterday pressed the Trade department to move faster on a free trade pact with the European Union (EU), citing research which points to gains awaiting several Philippine industries.
Courting a reluctant partner in India
17-Nov-2009
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s current visit to India will be applauded by the Indian diaspora and recognizes both India’s economic rise and its ability to weather the global financial crisis. The visit has replaced mutual indifference with mutual interest.
The military dollar v. Alba’s humanism
17-Nov-2009 Argenpress
The seventh Alba Summit reflects the profound contrast between imperialism that is wasting away and the healthy development of countries with more progressive governments in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Official: Malaysia, a springboard for China to penetrate ASEAN
17-Nov-2009
Malaysia can be the springboard for China’s investors and entrepreneurs to penetrate the ASEAN market, a Malaysian official said on Tuesday.
RP bizmen urging government to start bilateral talks with EU for FTA
17-Nov-2009
Filipino businessmen are asking the government to take the initiative in starting the bilateral talks between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) for a free-trade agreement (FTA) after a study made by a think tank showed that the country will benefit immensely from it.
SKorean farmers protest against free trade with US
17-Nov-2009 A Pakistan News
More than twenty thousand South Korean farmers rallied on Tuesday to denounce free trade with the United States, ahead of US President Barack Obama’s visit to the country.
Taiwan hopes to join second phase of P4 talks
16-Nov-2009
Taiwan looks forward to being included in the second phase of the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement (P4) talks, a senior official said Sunday.