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Note exchange marks effective RI-Japan EPA
2-Jun-2008
Indonesia and Japan have effectively started bilateral economic cooperation under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) framework starting on July 1.
Obama Opposes Korea-U.S. FTA
2-Jun-2008
Leading U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama, who is close to securing the democratic nomination for president, came out criticizing the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.
South Korean government crack down peaceful demonstration!
2-Jun-2008 KCTU
The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions calls on the Korean government to repeal the US beef deal, stop the violence of the riot police and respect people’s voices and rights.
S Korea delays controversial US beef imports
2-Jun-2008 AFP
South Korea decided Monday to put off the implementation of its decision to resume US beef imports, the agriculture ministry said in the wake of widespread protests.
Nigeria "threatens" neighbours in wake of bilateral EPAs
2-Jun-2008 IPS
West African states are working at salvaging regional relations with a renewed attempt to collectively negotiate an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the European Union.
Riot police trample coed repeatedly in Seoul
2-Jun-2008 Seoul Times
South Korean police’s brutal suppression toward ever-growing anti-US beef demonstrations by its citizen became the key issue as the confrontation between police and protesters got more fierce.
Trade unions and bilaterals: Do’s and don’ts - a trade union guide [EN-ES-FR]
2-Jun-2008 ITUC
This trade union guide to bilaterals has been produced in an effort to fill an information gap so that trade unions can get more involved in their governments’ negotiation and implementation of bilateral and regional trade agreements
Awaiting the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement
1-Jun-2008 PhilStar
Corporate opportunities from JPEPA, if ever the Philippine Senate ratifies it
Business carrot for new Nepal regime on cards
1-Jun-2008 Economic Times
Even as Nepal prepares to abolish monarchy and declare itself the world’s newest republic under a government led by Maoists, the Indian government is preparing a new wave of business diplomacy to establish cordial ties — including an FTA — with the new regime.
US beef protest draws 100,000 S Koreans
31-May-2008 Guardian
"Not just the beef deal, but the Lee Myung-bak government’s policies are anti-working people and are not right," college student Ju Ha-na, who took part in a head-shaving ceremony in protest, said.
Statement: UNASUR must be used to strengthen the integration of South America
31-May-2008 HSA
Social organisations and popular movements of South America demand a genuine role in the decisions made regarding how UNASUR is designed and rolled out.
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.