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South Korea braces for rally against US beef
31-May-2008 MLive
Tens of thousands of South Koreans are rallying Saturday against a plan to import US beef in the largest protest in weeks of anti-government demonstrations.
The situation of protest about US beef import in S Korea is similar to that of June 1987
31-May-2008 Hankyoreh
Farmers, professors and veterans, and citizens protest the government’s announcement about U.S. beef import
Building its ties to Colombia: Canada’s imperial adventure in the Andes
30-May-2008 Political Affairs Magazine
On May 5th, 2008 Canada’s Trade Minister, David Emerson, proudly declared that Canada is "very close" to concluding free trade negotiations with Colombia. Canada’s push into Colombia is part of its broader interest and growing economic influence in Latin America going back to the 1990s.
Peru inks FTA with Canada, Singapore
30-May-2008 Press TV
Peru has signed free-trade agreements with Canada and Singapore in a move to broaden its relations with other countries worldwide.
People hit the streets to protest US beef imports
30-May-2008 Hankyoreh
As the government of South Korea notified the public that it will implement new import rules for US beef imports on May 29, civic organizations, labor groups and Internet users are strongly denouncing the move. They plan to take steps to block distribution and consumption of the American meat, while warning of a “nationwide, anti-government fight".
Is water becoming ‘the new oil’?
30-May-2008 CSM
The prospect of losing control of water under free-trade or other agreements is something Canadians seem to worry about constantly.
South Korean parties file suits to stop beef
30-May-2008 AFP
South Korea’s political opposition asked the Constitutional Court on Friday to block U.S. beef from entering the country after the government announced it would resume imports within days under an accord with Washington.
Protestors say no to EPA
30-May-2008 The Bahama Journal
As Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and members of his Cabinet walked across Rawson Square to the House of Assembly on Wednesday morning they were greeted by angry citizens protesting against the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
Singapore, Peru sign free trade agreement
30-May-2008 Xinhua
Singapore and Peru have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in order to strengthen bilateral ties, said a government statement here Friday.
Fonterra in $300m deal after China trade agreement
30-May-2008 The Press
Fonterra has scored the first big windfall from the Government’s free-trade pact with China, signing a deal worth more than $300 million.
Tempers flare as China free trade deal debated
29-May-2008 Radio New Zealand
Tempers became frayed on Thursday as NZ Parliament’s foreign affairs, defence and trade committee heard submissions on New Zealand’s Free Trade Deal with China.
South Korea resumes controversial US beef imports
29-May-2008 AFP
South Korea lifted its ban on US beef imports Thursday despite growing protests over fears of mad cow disease as it struggles to ratify a sweeping free trade deal with the world’s biggest economy.
SKorean workers vow to stop US beef imports, police clamp down on protests
29-May-2008 AFP
South Korea’s labour unions on Wednesday vowed to block the planned release of US beef from cold storage this week, as protests sparked by mad cow fears intensified.
Peru, Singapore and Canada set to sign free trade agreement
28-May-2008 Mercopress
Peru, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, will sign free-trade deals with Canada and Singapore next Thursday announced President Alan Garcia.
Chile deal ’a model’ for other free trade agreements
27-May-2008
The Rudd Government says its first successful free trade agreement reveals the tests it will apply to all bilateral trade negotiations as it switches the emphasis of trade policy back to multilateral free trade talks.
Partisan strife dampens prospects for Seoul’s ratification of FTA
27-May-2008
The prospect of Seoul gaining early ratification of a free trade deal with Washington was dimming Tuesday, as opposition parties continued to boycott the last session of the outgoing parliament amid an uproar over scheduled US beef imports.
China’s big push into Africa worries the small island of Mauritius
27-May-2008 IHT
Sitting under a pair of mango trees and sipping coconut water, Toolsy Poorun, 87, said he thought he would live in Terre Rouge forever. But then Chinese investment came to this part of Mauritius.
Malawi: NGO keeping an eye on govt’s new best friend - China
27-May-2008 AllAfrica.com
China continues to grow its presence in Africa, having just roped in the small southern African country of Malawi as another one of many trading partners on the continent.
Future of food: Free trade with China
27-May-2008 Epoch Times
Many fruit and vegetable growers in New Zealand are concerned the free trade agreement (FTA) with China will mean a further blow to an industry already hit by imports and rising production costs.
Arab Gulf states disappointed with talks on free trade pact with EU
27-May-2008 IHT
Kuwait’s foreign minister says Arab Gulf states are "disappointed" with the slow pace of their negotiations with the European Union on a free trade pact.