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Vietnam set to ratify RCEP by November
27-Sep-2021 Vietnam Plus
Vietnam is taking final steps and scheduled to complete the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by November this year.
China will likely fail in its CPTPP bid — but it’s a ‘smart’ move against the US, say analysts
27-Sep-2021 CNBC
China will likely fail in its bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership — but its move to submit an application highlighted the lack of U.S. economic policy in Asia-Pacific, said analysts.
Pakistan seeks trade deals with Saudi, UAE, Oman - official says
27-Sep-2021 Reuters
Pakistan will pursue individual trade deals with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, a Pakistani official said on Sunday, as talks with the Gulf Cooperation Council remain stalled.
Taiwan applies to join TPP free trade pact on China’s heels
23-Sep-2021 Kyodo News
Taiwan formally submitted an application to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal, the government said, just days after mainland China filed its bid for membership.
Unlocking a new era: India–UK Early Harvest Trade Deal
23-Sep-2021 ORF Online
India and the United Kingdom aim to launch the negotiations on a FTA, with both parties agreeing to an Early Harvest Agreement by March 2022, allowing both to establish selective gains in commodities and services.
Eyeing a deal by December, India & UAE to start FTA talks today
23-Sep-2021 Times of India
India and the UAE announced the launch of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) which New Delhi is seeking to prioritise talks for a free trade agreement.
China wants to join the trade pact once designed to counter it
22-Sep-2021 Foreign Policy
CPTPP members will have a robust discussion on China’s application. It’s hard to argue that Beijing’s trade regime will be in line anytime soon with CPTPP disciplines on state-owned enterprises, labor, digital trade, and intellectual property protection, among other concerns.
Senate approves draft laws on RCEP, bilateral FTA with China
22-Sep-2021 Phnom Penh Post
The senate on September 20 unanimously passed (38-0) two draft laws authorising the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement and the bilateral Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA).
Fighting for food sovereignty in Kenya and Uganda
20-Sep-2021 Water Savvy Solutions
Special podcast about the implications of free trade for African women, especially from a food sovereignty perspective.
Thailand plans to sign free trade deals with more Chinese provinces
20-Sep-2021 Pattaya Mail
The government aims to sign mini-Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with other provinces in China following strengthened partnerships from the first FTA with Hainan province in late August.
China’s entry to CPTPP trade pact is closer than you think
20-Sep-2021 Nikkei Asia
China’s entry to the CPTPP trade pact will not be easy, requiring the agreement of all existing members, including countries experiencing strained ties with Beijing such as Canada and Australia.
Malacanang ratifies RCEP, Senate for concurrence
20-Sep-2021 Manila Bulletin
Malacanang has ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Cooperation (RCEP), a mega free trade deal seeking to grant zero duty on goods traded among 15 countries that account for 29 percent of global gross domestic product.
RCEP edges closer to ratification in an Indonesia battered by COVID-19
20-Sep-2021 The Diplomat
Despite some obstacles, the country is slated to become the third Southeast Asian nation to ratify the mega trade pact. While there is still a chance that RCEP’s enabling legislation could get stuck in the DPR’s slow machinations.
European Parliament voices support for EU-Taiwan investment agreement
20-Sep-2021 Focus Taiwan
The European Parliament adopted a resolution during a plenary session on Thursday in which it urged the European Union to negotiate a bilateral investment agreement (BIA) with Taiwan.
Multinational corporations and COVID-19: Intellectual property rights vs. human rights
20-Sep-2021 Socialist Project
Transnational companies today rely more than ever on IPR to structure their global value chains, writes Peter Rossman
The UK has committed to making Africa’s landmark trade agreement successful
17-Sep-2021 Quartz Africa
James Duddridge, the UK’s minister for Africa, signed a memorandum of understanding with Wamkele Mene, the secretary-general of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) secretariat.
China applies to join Asian trade deal US abandoned
17-Sep-2021 Bloomberg
Beijing has applied to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact once pushed by the U.S. as a way to isolate China and solidify American dominance in the region.
WTO plurilateral investment facilitation draft consolidated revised Easter text
16-Sep-2021
Some WTO Members are negotiating rules on facilitating investment. This is the draft consolidated text as of 23 July 2021 ("revised Easter text"). It updates the Easter text available at https://www.bilaterals.org/?wto-plurilateral-investment-45012.
New ISDS case map launched (sticky note)
16-Sep-2021
Bangladesh, Australia sign trade, investment agreement
15-Sep-2021 The Business Standard
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi and his counterpart Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Dan Tehan signed a framework on trade and investment between Bangladesh and Australia on Wednesday.