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Lopez pushes PH-EU FTA for more stable economic relations
25-Nov-2021 Manila Bulletin
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez cited the need to elevate the Philippine-EU trade and investment relations to new heights via a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to give the two parties’ bilateral relations more stability.
New impetus to EU-India free trade agreement: Swedish envoy
25-Nov-2021 The Times of India
Sweden’s ambassador to India, expressed hope that the FTA between the EU and India would be negotiated and resolved soon. Swedish diplomats also stressed on innovation and cooperation between entities from their country and India.
Proposed amendments needed for RCEP ratification to be tabled in Parliament next month, says Azmin
25-Nov-2021 Malay Mail
The proposed amendments to three Acts, which are necessary to complete the domestic ratification process of the RCEP, will be tabled in Parliament next month, according to Senior Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Malaysia, Turkey to finalise entire package of expanded FTA by middle of 2022, says senior minister
25-Nov-2021 Malay Mail
Malaysia and Turkey are set to conclude the text-based negotiations for an expanded free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries by year-end and finalise the entire package by the middle of 2022.
Dhaka, Bangkok working on sealing FTA
25-Nov-2021 Dhaka Tribune
Thailand and Bangladesh are working closely to ink a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), the country’s envoy said during a meeting with Bangladeshi business leaders.
Lessons from the struggle against the FTAA: continental unity to fight free trade
24-Nov-2021 Capire
Grassroots movements from the Americas have accumulated experiences and a history of struggles for sovereignty and integration.
‘Either we kill it, or it will kill us’: The fight to dismantle a shadow court system threatening climate goals
24-Nov-2021 CNBC
Five fossil fuel companies are already known to be seeking over $18 billion in compensation from governments over energy policy changes and most of these have been brought via the Energy Charter Treaty.
The World Bank can’t be trusted to stand up to big fossil fuel companies
24-Nov-2021 Counter Punch
Extractive companies are the most frequent users of the investor-state dispute settlement system (ISDS), making up 29 percent of all ICSID claims in fiscal year 2021.
WTO response to the pandemic - Walker’s text 22/11/2021
23-Nov-2021
Walker’s text of 22 November 2021 on the WTO response to the pandemic
Thailand plans to join talks on trans-Pacific trade pact membership
23-Nov-2021 Reuters
Thailand aims to join talks on membership of a trans-Pacific free-trade agreement, a government official said.
India’s BITs recalibration is paying off
23-Nov-2021 Lawyer Monthly
India’s steps to better protect itself hasn’t curbed the appetite of foreign investors, suggesting that the perceived correlation between FDI and robust investor protection is overstated.
Azerbaijan, Pakistan to sign PTA
23-Nov-2021 Report News Agency
Pakistan and Azerbaijan are working on a preferential trade agreement, which will lower customs tariffs and improve bilateral trade, announced Azerbaijani ambassador to Pakistan.
Keystone pipeline developers seek $15 billion from US for cancellation
23-Nov-2021 BNN
Developers of Keystone XL are seeking to recoup more than $15 billion in damages connected to President Joe Biden’s decision to yank a permit for the border-crossing oil pipeline even after construction began.
Chilean government’s political manipulation of Chile/European Union FTA negotiations
23-Nov-2021 Chile Better without FTA Platform
We call on social organisations to be attentive to what happens with the modernisation of the Association Agreement between Chile and the European Union.
Angola ratifies the ICSID Convention: good news for inbound foreign investment
23-Nov-2021 ICLG
On 1 September 2021, Angola’s National Assembly ratified the International Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID).
AfCFTA rolls out $10b fund as buffer for tariff loss
22-Nov-2021 The Guardian
AfCFTA, in collaboration with Afreximbank, has plans to roll out a $10 billion adjustment fund for countries that might suffer revenue loss arising from the elimination of tariffs on goods produced in the continent.
Japan’s trade organisation opens office in Accra
22-Nov-2021 Graphic Online
The Ministry of Trade and Industry is working with the Japanese External Trade Organisation (JETRO) to attract more Japanese investments into the country.
India committed to partner Ghana for development
22-Nov-2021 News Ghana
Mr Sugandh Rajaram, the Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, has reiterated the Government of India’s commitment in partnering Ghana for development.
US-China phase-one trade deal gets a reality check after nearly two years
22-Nov-2021 South China Morning Post
As the two-year deadline for the phase-one trade deal between the world’s two largest economies is approaching, all eyes are on the next step.
UAE firm files lawsuit worth around Rs 74 billion against State Bank of Pakistan
22-Nov-2021 Devdiscourse
An UAE-based trading and investment firm has filed a lawsuit before the Sindh High Court worth around Rs 74 billion against the State Bank of Pakistan and a private bank for BIT breach, local media reported.