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Reko Diq: How fair is international arbitration in investment disputes?
20-Dec-2021 Geo News
Pakistan ill-fatedly lost its multi-billion dollar, regarding probably the world’s largest copper-gold deposit.
Britain drops bid to reduce role of EU judges in Northern Ireland Protocol
20-Dec-2021 City AM
Britain has caved in to Brussels over the legal role of European judges in Northern Ireland, amid ongoing talks over the country’s future.
After one year of trading, is AfCFTA losing momentum?
20-Dec-2021 African Business
In terms of negotiations rules of origin, tariff schedules, trade in services commitments and non-tariff barriers have to be finalised.
FTA talks with Canada next year; GCC wants trade pact with India: Piyush Goyal
20-Dec-2021 The Economic Times
India will launch talks for a free trade agreement with Canada next March or April and that all countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council have approached New Delhi to begin negotiations.
Parliament of Sierra Leone ratifies Marampa Mines’ large-scale mining agreement
20-Dec-2021 The Sierra Leone Telegraph
The ratification sees the ICSID arbitration between Sierra Leone and Gerald International Limited/SL Mining Limited being withdrawn and discontinued.
Australia-UK FTA text (Dec 2021)
20-Dec-2021 UK Government
Croatia to pay €40m to US investment company to settle 20-year-old dispute
17-Dec-2021 N1
The Croatian government okayed the out-of-court settlement between Croatia and the American Colgate McCallum investment management company, which will see Croatia pay €40m to the company.
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.