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Kenya eyes more regional trade after pact with two blocs kicks off in March
7-Feb-2023 Business Daily
Kenya could soon start exporting its goods outside the East African Community (EAC) market with the implementation of a tripartite agreement that is expected to be implemented in March this year.
Azerbaijan ready to sign PTA: envoy
6-Feb-2023 The International News
Azerbaijan wants to increase economic relations with Pakistan by signing a preferential trade agreement, Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov said.
Why a China-GCC free trade agreement might be a game changer
6-Feb-2023 The National
It would open up opportunities in sectors such as renewables, technology, manufacturing and tourism, analysts say.
Cambodia aims at more FTAs to boost economic growth
6-Feb-2023 Khmer Times
The government is considering the establishment of more bilateral free trade agreements to access broader markets for Cambodia-made products.
AFTINET submission to the review of ISDS in the Australia-NZ-ASEAN free trade agreement
6-Feb-2023 AFTINET
The AFTINET submission provides evidence of the harmful use of ISDS over the last decade against public regulation on health, indigenous rights, the environment and most recently against policies to reduce carbon emissions.
CAM-UAE CEPA all set to be finalised in Dubai
6-Feb-2023 Khmer Times
The inter-ministerial negotiation teams for the Cambodia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are expected to finalise the free trade pact during the third round of the bilateral negotiation to be held this month in Dubai
Senate to resume RCEP deliberations
6-Feb-2023 Manila Bulletin
Farmer groups maintain their opposition against the Regional Comprehensive Economic Cooperation (RCEP) as Senate resumes its deliberations Tuesday, Feb. 7, on the country’s participation in the mega trade deal.
FTAs cause major Indonesia’s exports to be overdrown, according to Indonesia business group’s research
6-Feb-2023 Bisnis
The Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo) revealed that Indonesia’s export growth to partner countries has actually been slower after joining the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which began in the early 2000s.
How do UK trade agreements measure up on human rights?
3-Feb-2023 Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
There is an urgent need for coherence. The UK should set out clearly in a trade strategy how its trade policy will support human rights, labour rights and the climate, including how each trade agreement will meet the four tests laid out here.
Not just about trade
3-Feb-2023 FERN
The FTA aims to increase trade in products known for their harmful impact on people and forests, which is incompatible with the transition to a just and green economy.
Mercosur states seeking ‘revised agreement’ with EU, says Cafiero
3-Feb-2023 Buenos Aires Times
Foreign minister says ‘assymetries’ in deal must be resolved; Top EU officials pinpoint July summit in Brussels as potential completion date.
Ukraine counts on adoption of priority action plan for enhanced implementation of FTA with EU in 2023-2024 – Shmyhal
3-Feb-2023 Interfax
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said that Ukraine counts on the adoption of a priority action plan for the enhanced implementation of a free trade area agreement between Ukraine and the European Union for 2023-2024.
How Biden can end secretive corporate tribunals
3-Feb-2023 The American Prospect
The president has promised not to put anti-democratic investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms in future trade deals. But they are still in many existing ones.
Croatia to pay $256 million arbitration award to MOL - minister
3-Feb-2023 Reuters
Croatia will pay $255.7 million to Hungarian oil and gas company MOL under a ruling in an arbitration case at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
French MEPs concerned over EU-Mercosur deal amid regional push
3-Feb-2023 Euractiv
The EU-Mercosur deal is edging closer to implementation, with the region’s leaders, including Brazil’s freshly elected President Lula, pushing for swift ratification. However, French EU lawmakers reiterated concerns over environmental standards.
African unions demand strong labour provisions in AfCFTA
1-Feb-2023 IndustriAll
Unions want labour provisions to be included in the next phases of negotiations of the African Continental Free Trade Areas (AfCFTA).
China-Gulf states free trade pact high on agenda
1-Feb-2023 China Daily
Foreign Minister Qin Gang called for a China-Gulf free trade zone to be established as soon as possible in a telephone conversation with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
US filing another dairy dispute with Canada under USMCA trade deal
1-Feb-2023 Global News
The United States is filing another formal dispute over what it considers Canada’s failure to live up to its trade obligations to American dairy farmers and producers.
EU, Mercosur trade deal possible soon, says European official
1-Feb-2023 Buenos Aires Times
European Union hopes to finalise trade deal with Mercosur by July, says top EU official.
Agricultural groups say RCEP trade deal to hurt local farmers
1-Feb-2023 ABS CBN News
Several agricultural groups reiterated their opposition to the ratification of the Philippine participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) saying it could hurt local farmers.