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Court rejects petition against FTA
29-Mar-2007
The Administrative Court yesterday turned down a petition by a group of Thai non-government groups to block a free-trade deal with Japan, saying the issue was beyond its jurisdiction.
Thai leader to visit, sign FTA with Abe next week
29-Mar-2007
Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont has said Japan and Thailand will sign a free-trade agreement next week during his visit.
Roh, Bush hold phone talks over FTA
29-Mar-2007
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and U.S. President George W. Bush on Thursday held a telephone conversation and confirmed their political will to conclude a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) deal, Roh’s spokesman Yoon Seung-yong said.
Korea’s anti-FTA movement could produce next president
29-Mar-2007
Three political leaders joined the "wave of hunger strikes" in a bid to stop the ongoing negotiations on the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement. Those include former Justice Minister Chun Jung-bae, former Uri Party Chairman Kim Geun-tae and former member of the conservative opposition Grand National Party Im Jong-in.
Japan-Chile FTA (2007)
29-Mar-2007 MOFA
“Trade for Peace with Israel” falls short
29-Mar-2007 TCF
The next time your Wal-Mart sweatpants read “Made in Jordan QIZ” on the label, consider the relationship between economic integration and peace. The truth might not be what you expect.
Green Revolution and free trade
29-Mar-2007 Embassy Magazine
Hiding behind the controversy over the Gates and Rockefeller foundations plan to re-introduce a "Green Revolution" into Africa is the real problem with food production in developing countries: Free trade.
Chile: FTA with Japan represents a "black panorama" for fruit producers
29-Mar-2007 FreshPlaza
According to the President of the Chilean based Federation of Fruit Producers, Rodrigo Echeverría, the agreement with Japan to conform a free trade zone benefits only few Chilean fruit producers.
Last minute bid to delay FTA
29-Mar-2007 Bangkok Post
Four anti-free trade groups will today seek an emergency order from Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court to stop the signing of the free trade area (FTA) agreement with Japan next week. They are the Khao Kwan Foundation, the Bio Thai Foundation, the Consumers’ Foundation and the Aids Access Foundation.
India to expand free trade with Europe
29-Mar-2007
Even as an economic cooperation agreement with the European Union is in the offing, India on Wednesday announced that it would expand its free trade regime in Europe by exploring the possibilities of similar pacts with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
GOP may have to swallow tough labor terms for trade deals
28-Mar-2007
As the Bush administration this week pursues a breakthrough with Democratic leaders aimed at gaining congressional approval for new trade agreements, the fate of the deals appears to hinge on whether Republicans are willing to accept tough labor conditions that they assert could boost the power of unions in the United States.
‘Nepal keen on entering into FTA with Sri Lanka’
28-Mar-2007
Minister of Export Development and International Trade Prof. G.L. Pieris delivering the keynote address on “Exports and Future Government Plans” at the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka said Nepal is keen on entering into an FTA with Sri Lanka.
S Korea-US FTA talks boil down to rice and ’kimchi’
28-Mar-2007
I walked down to Seoul Plaza last Sunday in front of city hall, hoping that some of the estimated 7,500 protesters there could give me a glimpse of what Thailand can learn from South Korea when it comes to dealing with Washington on a free-trade agreement (FTA).
Free Trade forces clarity in Dominican Government purchases
28-Mar-2007
It has taken great efforts to change what has been customary in the Government, but the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement between Dominican Republic, Central America and the United States (Dr-Cafta) is forcing the official agencies to be transparent.
Put pressure on gov’ts to stop EPA negotiations - ACP countries told
28-Mar-2007
The Ghana Trade and Livelihood Coalition (GTLC), has called for mass mobilization of people in Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries to put pressure on their governments to stop the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations while urging various Parliaments not to ratify the agreement if it is signed.
Break seen in logjam over trade
28-Mar-2007
Prospects for Congressional approval of several pending trade pacts received a surprising lift on Tuesday when Democrats in the House proposed a series of revisions that won guarded praise from both organized labor and the Bush administration.
Colombo agrees to address FTA fears
28-Mar-2007
In a major development, Colombo has agreed to work out permanent solution to Islamabad’s fears over the import of auto parts keeping in view the likely investment by India in Sri Lanka, a government official told The News.
Cabinet takes stand on some issues in FTA talks with the US, says Najib
28-Mar-2007
Malaysia’s Cabinet has "made some decisions" on points of contention in the negotiations with the US on a free trade agreement (FTA), Deputy Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak said Wednesday.
Anti-FTA protests continue in Seoul
28-Mar-2007
Despite chilling rain, South Korean farmers, workers and activists continued their protests opposing a free trade deal with the United States, with a large-scale candlelight vigil scheduled for Wednesday evening.
Chevron threat to reject Korean trade deal
28-Mar-2007 MSNBC
US companies, led by Chevron, are threatening to withdraw support for a trade deal with South Korea, because they claim it leaves that country free to expropriate foreign assets and arbitrarily restrict the flow of capital.