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Switzerland and Thailand seek to boost business ties
6-Aug-2021 Swiss Info
Switzerland and Thailand have expressed interest in starting negotiations for a free trade deal, according to his office, with technical talks underway at the level of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
India to scrap retrospective tax law in olive branch to global firms
6-Aug-2021 Reuters
India proposed scrapping a controversial law that taxed companies retrospectively, a move that could potentially settle its multi-billion-dollar tax cases with Cairn Energy and Vodafone.
Thailand, Australia mull economic deal
6-Aug-2021 Bangkok Post
Thailand and Australia have agreed to pursue a strategic economic partnership to boost bilateral trade and investment, with the deal expected to be signed next year.
Corporate update – UNESCO inscription of Roşia Montană
5-Aug-2021 Gabriel Resources
The UNESCO application and inscription are fundamentally at odds with Romania’s obligations under its investment treaties in relation to Gabriel’s gold and silver project.
Negotiations on Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement expansion nearing completion
5-Aug-2021 Ukrinform
Ukraine and Canada are in the final stages of negotiations to expand the Free Trade Agreement to cover services and investment.
Pakistan to terminate 23 bilateral investment treaties
5-Aug-2021 The Express Tribune
Decision aimed at avoiding international arbitration with foreign firms .
Vicat takes dispute with Egyptian state to international arbitration
4-Aug-2021 Global Cement
France-based Vicat raised a case against the Egyptian government with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in late June 2021. It concerns its cement production business.
Experts seek AfCFTA dispute resolution mechanism for non-state parties
3-Aug-2021 The Guardian
Ahead of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) implementation in Nigeria, the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators and other stakeholders are seeking dispute resolution mechanisms that will address concerns of non-state entities.
Brexit: Western Sahara indy campaign takes UK Government to court
3-Aug-2021 The National
A CAMPAIGN group backing independence in Western Sahara is to take the UK Government to court over a post-Brexit trade agreement with Morocco.
Biden administration launches initiative to build US-Africa trade
3-Aug-2021 Voa
The administration of US President Joe Biden has kicked off the Prosper Africa Build Together initiative by requesting $80 million from Congress to build trade and investment between the US and Africa.
’We want an Aussie-style agreement’
3-Aug-2021 Dairy News
What happens in the next six weeks will be critical for New Zealand to secure a free trade agreement with the UK, according to the executive director of the Dairy Companies Association.
Corporate courts vs the environment
3-Aug-2021 Al Jazeera
Corporate courts were invented to protect the West’s control of the world against decolonisation. They are now undermining attempts to halt climate change.
DEPA lacks added value
3-Aug-2021 East Asia Forum
There is minimal value added by DEPA, even as a pathfinder for e-commerce proponents in the WTO and APEC. For critics of the TPP and CPTPP’s one-sided rules, DEPA reflects a wasted opportunity.
Thailand moves to strengthen EU ties amid US-China rivalry
2-Aug-2021 The Indian Express
The Southeast Asian country is looking to revive trade and business with the European Union to avoid dependence on Beijing and Washington. Economists say a free trade agreement is expected within the next few years.
Indonesian Finance Ministry endorses five international trade rules
2-Aug-2021 Antara News
The Indonesian Finance Ministry has endorsed five regulations aimed at boosting trade between Indonesia and Free Trade Area (FTA) partner countries.
UK ’closing in’ on free trade agreement with New Zealand
2-Aug-2021 Reuters
Britain is nearing an agreement in principle on a free trade deal with New Zealand, its trade ministry said, as London looks to bolster its post-Brexit trade ties with non-EU partners.
Brexit: Australia trade deal may lead to deal with South America, where intensive farming destroys rainforests
2-Aug-2021 The Independent
‘Any policy allowing imports that do not match UK animal welfare policies simply props up an industry the public has firmly rejected,’ says critic.
LiTak-Tak plans to bring EUR 140 mln arbitration claim against Lithuania
2-Aug-2021 Delfi
The Ukrainian owners of Lithuania’s air defense systems developer and producer LiTak-Tak has submitted a claim to the Lithuanian government, saying they will turn to international arbitration if no deal is reached within six months.
ISDS case map
1-Aug-2021 bilaterals.org
How an obscure energy treaty is delaying climate action
30-Jul-2021 Capital Monitor
The Energy Charter Treaty, which gives oil and gas companies a route to suing governments, is increasingly hindering climate policy reform, say campaigners. And it is not the only agreement of its type.