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Korea to vitalize FTA talks with S. American countries
17-Oct-2019 Korea Herald
South Korea has become the first Asian country to sign a free trade agreement with a Central American trade bloc, composed of five countries — Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama.
South Korea cites smooth sailing FTA discussions with Philippines
17-Oct-2019 Inquirer.Net
Negotiations between the Philippines and South Korea on the planned free trade agreement (FTA) is “smooth sailing”, South Korean Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Lim Sung-nam said Wednesday.
Experts warn about the dangers of signing RCEP
17-Oct-2019 Down To Earth
At a media interaction in New Delhi, experts from civil society organisations enumerated damages that could be caused to various sectors of the Indian economy if India signed the deal.
How close is RCEP to reality?
17-Oct-2019 The Diplomat
Over the past few years, one of the few bright spots in trade that has been in the spotlight is the RCEP. While the initiative continues to receive a lot of headlines, obstacles remain to it becoming a reality.
China, Singapore agree to enhance BRI, trade cooperation
17-Oct-2019 Xinhua Net
China and Singapore on Tuesday announced that the upgraded version of the China-Singapore Free Trade Agreement will take effect on Oct. 16.
Stop ISDS and support the Treaty to protect people and the planet
16-Oct-2019 CIDSE
How can you help? Sign the petition to stop ISDS!
Reko Diq challenge: government looking for out-of-court settlement
16-Oct-2019 Business Recorder
The Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and the Attorney General for Pakistan are meeting with the company’s board.
RCEP: What is at stake for India and its people
16-Oct-2019 Forum For Trade Justice
Real lives and livelihoods are at stake. That is why people are saying ‘No’ to RCEP!
Serbia to sign free trade deal with EAEU in October - Foreign Minister
16-Oct-2019 Urdu Point
Serbia is on the cusp of signing a free trade agreement with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Serbian Foreign Minister Ivan Dacic said.
Brazil aims to forge more trade accords as Bolsonaro heads to Asia
16-Oct-2019 Reuters
Brazil aims to conclude free trade agreements between Mercosur and Singapore and South Korea by next year, as it also eyes deals with Vietnam and Indonesia.
Rwanda, CAR sign bilateral pacts
16-Oct-2019 The New Times
Rwandan and Central African Presidents witnessed the signing of a bilateral investment treaty.
Indonesia says talks concluded with South Korea for economic partnership
16-Oct-2019 Reuters
Indonesian and South Korean ministers signed on Wednesday a deal marking the conclusion of negotiations on the substance of an economic agreement, the Indonesian trade ministry said.
Trio of free-trade deals before parliament
16-Oct-2019 7 News
The Morrison government hopes to pass legislation cobbling together three free-trade deals within months. Draft legislation to lock in trade pacts with Indonesia, Hong Kong and Peru was introduced to parliament on Wednesday.
RCEP: India must protect its ICT industry
16-Oct-2019 The Hindu Business Line
If India is going ahead with RCEP negotiations, India must insist on rules of origin mandating significant domestic value addition in the country of the final exporter as well as strengthen bilateral mechanisms for ensuring compliance.
Government to expedite studies on Thai-EU FTA
16-Oct-2019 Bangkok Post
The Thai government pledges to speed up studies on the opportunities and challenges in reviving long-delayed trade talks between Thailand and the EU.
RSS affiliate claims Modi govt not keen on RCEP trade deal but civil servants pushing it
16-Oct-2019 The Print
National co-convener of Swadeshi Jagran Manch Ashwani Mahajan tells ThePrint that from dairy sector to steel, chemical and automobile, no one wants RCEP.
ISDS lawsuit: When corporation ignores state sovereignty
15-Oct-2019 IGJ
The book aims to provide an understanding to the public about ISDS mechanism, by providing a clear description of real impact caused by ISDS lawsuit faced by Indonesia.
China wants more talks before signing that trade deal Trump promoted
15-Oct-2019 Los Angeles Times
China wants to hold more talks this month to hammer out the details of the “Phase One” trade deal touted by President Trump before Xi Jinping agrees to sign it.
European Union aims to resume free trade talks with Thailand
15-Oct-2019 Reuters
The European Union aims to resume negotiations with Thailand on a free trade agreement, the Council of the European Union said.
PM Modi to take a call on all pending RCEP issues
15-Oct-2019 The Economic Times
PM Narendra Modi will take up India’s unresolved issues in the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade agreement at the leaders’ summit next month if the 16 members are unable to resolve them over the next few days.