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Trade Gone Mad: exposing the dark side of "Free Trade"
25-Nov-2024 Local Futures
The animation "Trade Gone Mad" sheds light on the destructive impact of corporate-driven global trade. It highlights how so-called "free trade" agreements, often negotiated behind closed doors, empower multinational corporations to prioritize profits over people and the planet.
FTA talks with India to relaunch early in 2025: UK PM tells Parliament
25-Nov-2024 The Hindu
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK and India will resume Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations early next year. The move aims to significantly boost bilateral trade, currently valued at approximately £42 billion annually. The decision was made following a meeting between Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 Summit in Brazil.
UK to assist Indonesia with registering process for CPTPP membership
25-Nov-2024 Jakarta Globe
The UK encourages Indonesia to follow suit, as Indonesia has already applied to join the bloc in September. During a recent meeting, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for Indonesia’s membership bid and offered to share the UK’s experience in the accession process. Both countries also discussed Indonesia’s candidacy for OECD membership, with the UK pledging technical support.
China will accelerate negotiations with DEPA members to strive for achievements at early date
25-Nov-2024 Ecns.cn
China is actively pursuing its integration into global trade and economic frameworks. A recent ministerial meeting with DEPA members saw discussions on accelerating negotiations and exploring new avenues for digital economy cooperation. Simultaneously, China is making significant strides in its bid to join the CPTPP.
Next round of India-Asean Trade Agreement Review talks in February
25-Nov-2024 News18
India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will hold the next round of talks to review their free trade agreement in goods in February 2025. The review aims to enhance trade between the two regions by addressing barriers and preventing misuse of the existing agreement.
A bilateral investment treaty with a ‘bit’ of change
22-Nov-2024 The Hindu
Despite some departures, the India-UAE bilateral investment treaty establishes a continuity of India’s investment treaty practice.
Peru reached trade agreements at APEC 2024
22-Nov-2024 Andina
Peru played an active role in APEC, achieving a series of positive outcomes for the country, including the signing of bilateral trade agreements.
Mexico tweaks reform on scrapping regulatory bodies to avoid USMCA issues
22-Nov-2024 Reuters
The ruling majority approved the general text of the constitutional amendment to abolish seven autonomous watchdogs including the transparency institute, antitrust body and the telecoms regulator.
Armenia and Brazil plan bilateral agreement on investment protection: Highlights of high-level meeting
22-Nov-2024 Business Media
The Armenian Minister of Economy and the Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Armenia proposed a bilateral agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments.
ICSID takes cognizance of Turkish firm’s claim against Pakistan
22-Nov-2024 The News International
ICSID Tribunal decides to proceed with adjudication on quantum of amounts owed to Bayindir by Pakistan.
Modi’s visit: Nigeria, India finalise pending agreements to facilitate trade, investments
22-Nov-2024 Naira Metrics
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, have directed their officials to finalise pending bilateral trade agreements between the two countries.
Spanish agricultural organizations reject the EU-Mercosur agreement
22-Nov-2024 Fresh Plaza
Spain’s main agricultural organizations rejected the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.
British Virgin Islands court grants Chinese firm right to seize Nigerian $25m assets
21-Nov-2024 Business Day
The ruling marks the latest in a string of losses Nigeria has suffered in foreign jurisdictions over the past years.
Montero agrees to US$27 million settlement from Tanzania
21-Nov-2024 Montero Mining
Montero has agreed to a US$27,000,000 settlement amount to end its dispute with the United Republic of Tanzania
Thai and Swiss civil society unite to protect access to medicines and the Universal Health Coverage Scheme
21-Nov-2024 ITPC Global
Civil society groups in Thailand and Switzerland are urging the Thai government to maintain its stance against TRIPS+ provisions, which exceed the requirements of the World Trade Organization’s TRIPS Agreement. These groups argue that such provisions could significantly increase the cost of medicines and limit access for the Thai population.
EU-Mercosur free trade, deep darkness
21-Nov-2024 Great Italian Food Trade
Fundamental decisions for the lives of nearly a tenth of the world’s population are taken on their behalf without even informing them. What democracy, what rights?
Hong Kong to explore striking free-trade deal with more Latin American countries: John Lee
19-Nov-2024 South China Morning Post
Hong Kong will explore striking a free-trade agreement with more countries in Latin America, the city’s leader has said.
Italian Agriculture Minister comes out against draft EU-Mercosur trade pact
19-Nov-2024 The Brussels Times
Italy’s Agriculture Minister spoke out against the draft free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Common Market, Mercosur.
Joint statement by 78 business associations on EU-Mercosur free trade agreement negotiations
19-Nov-2024 Euro Chambres
We call for the swift conclusion of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement negotiations, a step that is key for preserving our joint competitiveness.
French farmers escalate protests against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and fear unfair competition
19-Nov-2024 AP
French farmers escalated protests against the European Union-Mercosur trade agreement under negotiation, citing fears of unfair competition.