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The tale of the dead oil pipeline and the zombie trade agreement
17-Dec-2021 The Monitor
The Keystone XL (KXL) pipeline was back in the news last week for a couple of reasons.
Australia free trade deal with UK denounced by unions as ‘anti-worker’
17-Dec-2021 The Guardian
The agreement makes it easier for citizens to work in each country and removes the need for labour market testing.
Australia deal is a disaster for UK climate policy
17-Dec-2021 Trade Justice Movement
The UK has just signed a trade deal with Australia, a country with one of the world’s worst records on tackling climate change.
India, Taiwan start talks on free trade agreement
17-Dec-2021 Hindustan Times
India and Taiwan have begun talks on a free trade pact, a bilateral investment agreement and creating a semiconductor manufacturing hub in the country.
S. Korea, Uzbekistan to hold summit on trade, supply chains
17-Dec-2021 Yonhap
The two leaders will reaffirm their strong commitment to advancing negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement. Uzbekistan is rich in natural resources such as copper and tungsten.
PH, UAE start trade talks
17-Dec-2021 The Manila Times
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to start scoping discussions on a possible comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA).
What might be the impact of the Australia trade deal on British food and farming
16-Dec-2021 Sustain
Approximately 40% of Australia’s total beef supply is produced in intensive feedlot systems where the animals are kept in close confinement and fed largely on grain rather than pasture.
India needs to actively pursue FTAs to push apparel exports, suggests RBI
16-Dec-2021 Financial Express
India needs to actively pursue free-trade agreements (FTAs) with major export destinations like the EU and the US to push apparel shipments amid increasing competition from Bangladesh and Cambodia.
Georgia, Turkey talk expanding free trade agreement
16-Dec-2021 Trend
Georgia and Turkey agreed on discussing further liberalization of tariffs and trade in services.
China approves lower tariffs with Taiwan for 2022 in line with cross-strait agreement
16-Dec-2021 Taiwan News
The ECFA between Taiwan and China came into effect in 2010, and it officially expired last year, though neither side appears to have formally terminated it.
Shadow courts for fossil fuels want a green makeover
16-Dec-2021 American Prospect
Under the Energy Charter Treaty, investors can sue governments for loss of future profits. Champions say this will be an ‘indispensable tool’ for the green transition.
Australian beef linked to deforestation could end up part of post-Brexit trade deal
15-Dec-2021 The Guardian
Investigation finds areas of cleared land in Queensland likely to be habitats for threatened species.
The future of arbitration under the Energy Charter Treaty
15-Dec-2021 Client Earth
This legal briefing explains how the implications of the Komstroy ruling, alongside other recent CJEU decisions, on pending and future intra-EU ISDS claims.
Singapore and South Korea conclude negotiations on digital economy agreement
15-Dec-2021 Channel News Asia
Singapore and South Korea have concluded negotiations on the Korea-Singapore Digital Partnership Agreement (KSDPA), establishing forward looking digital trade rules and norms to promote interoperability between digital systems.
CEPA negotiations with India start next year
15-Dec-2021 The Daily Star
Negotiations for signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India will begin next year as the related feasibility study has entered its final stage.
Nicaragua repeals trade agreement with Taiwan after resuming ties with China
15-Dec-2021 La Prensa Latina
Nicaragua’s parliament on Tuesday repealed the free trade agreement (FTA) signed in December 2006 with Taiwan, after last week severing diplomatic ties with the island in favor of Beijing.
FTA with Indonesia under review
14-Dec-2021 The Express Tribune
A trade agreement between Pakistan and Indonesia is being negotiated to enhance trade activities and it is likely to be implemented soon, said Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam Mulawarman Tugio.
The Minister of Trade ensures that RCEP and IK-CEPA are effective January 1, 2022
14-Dec-2021 CNN Indonesia
The Minister of Trade (Minister of Trade) Muhammad Lutfi confirmed that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will take effect January 1, 2022.
India, UAE to wrap up negotiations for trade agreement by next month, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal
14-Dec-2021 Swarajya
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that India and the UAE will wrap up the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by next month.
33 groups call for tougher stance on vaccine apartheid in trade negotiations
13-Dec-2021 Scoop
33 domestic and international groups have written to NZ Prime Minister, calling for NZ to use its bilateral trade negotiations with the United Kingdom and European Union to push for an end to vaccine apartheid.