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FTA with UK: Dairy and meat exporters thrilled, but academic criticises deal
1-Mar-2022 RNZ
New Zealand’s key export sectors are lauding a new free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, while it has received stiff criticism from one academic who said it was "hardly an economic bonanza".
Analyzing China’s TPP bid
1-Mar-2022 Nippon
China applied to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and some analysts see it as a Chinese declaration that even with the elimination of tariffs, the country’s products can hold their own now.
Briefers on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) vs Women’s Human Rights
1-Mar-2022 APWLD
APWLD is launching new Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) vs Women’s Human Rights briefers which elaborate on how ISDS is incompatible with human rights principles.
African countries must protect their fish stocks from the European Union - here’s how
28-Feb-2022 The Conversation
Fisheries serve as a source of employment for millions of people in the small scale sector on the coastline of Africa. Their fishing activities, in turn, provide food security to over 200 million Africans.
An energy investment treaty has been holding Nord Stream 2 hostage
28-Feb-2022 Climate Home News
The German government has been worried about being sued by the fossil fuel companies behind the Russian gas pipeline under the Energy Charter Treaty.
PH to pursue free trade talks with US
28-Feb-2022 Manila Standard
The Philippines is keen on continuing the US Generalized System of Preferences and having a free trade agreement with the world’s largest economy.
UK and Singapore sign new innovative digital trade deal
28-Feb-2022 UK Government
The UK International Trade Secretary joined her counterpart in Singapore to sign groundbreaking digital trade deal and strengthen trade ties.
UAE, Chile to consolidate trade ties with CEPA
28-Feb-2022 Khaleej Times
CEPA negotiations are expected to finish in the next six months, said Chilean vice minister of Trade. A framework of protection for investors and double taxation agreements are also under discussion.
EAC working with EU technical groups on Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs)
28-Feb-2022 EAC Secretariat
The EAC Partner States are currently engaging in internal consultations with a view to ensuring that they are involved in the EAC-EU Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA).
UK-New Zealand FTA text (Feb 2022)
28-Feb-2022 UK Government
Decision by arbitral tribunal on deep sea mining impacts Mexican fisherfolk
25-Feb-2022 CIEL
The ICSID announced their rationale for a decision to reject a non-disputing party submission (amicus curiae) filed by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL).
India pays back Cairn Rs 7,900 crore to settle over 7-year-old retro tax dispute
25-Feb-2022 The Times of India
The company, which is now known as Capricorn Energy PLC, in a statement said it has received "net proceeds of $1.06 billion", of which nearly 70 per cent will be returned to the shareholders.
EU and Kenya advance talks on interim Economic Partnership Agreement with sustainability provisions
25-Feb-2022 European Commission
The EU and Kenya agreed to advance negotiations on an interim Economic Partnership Agreement. The iEPA will be complemented by binding commitments on environmental protection, climate and labour rights.
Minister to complete final steps of UK trade deal negotiations
25-Feb-2022 1News
Trade Minister Damien O’Connor is setting off for a trade visit to Europe and the Middle East, with hopes to finalise the UK free trade agreement and to progress on a deal with the EU.
Hong Kong applies to join RCEP trade agreement
24-Feb-2022 Bangkok Post
Hong Kong has submitted an application to join the 15-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, the government said.
Pak-Hungary investment treaty underway
24-Feb-2022 Dawn
Pakistan is in the process of signing a bilateral investment treaty with Hungary and the first round of negotiations were held in Islamabad, Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment said.
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement: A critical analysis and an alternative
23-Feb-2022 TNI
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement leads to the destruction of nature, violation of land rights of farmers and Indigenous people and loss of industrial jobs in the Mercosur countries.
PH censures Myanmar, rejects its ratification of RCEP free trade pact
23-Feb-2022 CNN
After New Zealand notified it would not recognize Myanmar’s “instrument of ratification” of the RCEP because it opposes its military-led government, the Philippines will reject Myanmar’s instrument of ratification as well.
Morocco and Israel sign trade and investment cooperation deal
23-Feb-2022 France 24
Israel is targeting annual trade volume of $500 million with Morocco, up from $131 million currently as the two countries look to broaden cooperation since they normalised relations in 2020.
Monterra Energy to seek $667 mln in damages from Mexico for port closure
23-Feb-2022 Reuters
Monterra Energy plans to pursue legal action against Mexico and seek damages of about $667 million for the "unlawful" closure of its Tuxpan fuel imports terminal in the Mexican state of Veracruz for five months.