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Honduras against the corporate Goliath
7-Nov-2024 TNI
An impoverished country resisting foreign investors’ claims.
Thailand seeks FTA negotiations with Eurasian Economic Union
7-Nov-2024 The Investor
Thailand is holding talks with Russia to expedite negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Australia and UAE sign a new free-trade agreement
7-Nov-2024 The Australian
Already Australia’s biggest trading partner in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates has signed a free-trade agreement that is set to benefit farmers and exporters.
Indonesia-Canada trade pact negotiations enter final stage
7-Nov-2024 Jakarta Globe
The negotiations of the trade deal between Indonesia and Canada have entered the final stage as the two economies wish to substantially conclude the agreement later this week.
New Zealand seals trade deal with GCC to boost exports, investment
7-Nov-2024 Gulf Business
New Zealand has reached a free trade agreement with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, a deal that will open up significant opportunities for Kiwi exporters in the Middle East.
Thailand, Turkey agree to resume FTA negotiations
7-Nov-2024 The Investor
Thai Deputy Commerce Minister and his Turkish counterpart have agreed to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement between the two countries.
UAE, Vietnam seal comprehensive economic partnership agreement
7-Nov-2024 Gulf Business
The bilateral trade pact is expected to unlock new avenues for cooperation in key sectors such as food production, apparel, machinery, and metals.
Twenty years of bilaterals.org, twenty years of fighting FTAs
4-Nov-2024 bilaterals.org
When bilaterals.org was set up back in 2004, the world looked rather different. What has changed?
Second instalment of US$25 million received from Tanzania
29-Oct-2024 Indiana Resources
Indiana Resources Limited (ASX: IDA) is pleased to confirm that US$25million in funds have been received by the Claimants’ legal representatives from the United Republic of Tanzania as the second instalment of the US$90 million Settlement
Sarama Resources secures funding for Burkina Faso arbitration claim
26-Oct-2024 Stock Titan
Sarama Resources has secured a US$4.4 million non-recourse loan facility from Locke Capital II to fund international arbitration proceedings against the Government of Burkina Faso
EU needs to rethink FTAs, look for ‘shortcut’ for deal with India, says German vice chancellor
25-Oct-2024 The Print
Agriculture is the "most problematic" area in talks to secure a free trade deal between India and the European Union, German Economy Minister said, suggesting that it would be better to focus on the industrial sector first.
Next round of talks with Asean for FTA review in November
25-Oct-2024 Financial Express
The team of negotiators from Australia is expected to come to India in December to sort out the remaining issues in the negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.
Green colonialism in Western Sahara
24-Oct-2024 Freedom news
Under Moroccan occupation, renewables projects are being used to reinforce dominance
Kenya’s energy goals could be jeopardised by foreign treaty, say experts
23-Oct-2024 The Standard
Critics argue that the ECT, designed to protect foreign investments, contains vague provisions that allow multinational corporations to sue governments for lost profits due to policy changes.
French farmers to launch nationwide protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal concerns
23-Oct-2024 The Indian Express
FNSEA president Arnaud Rousseau confirmed that nationwide protests will begin in mid-November, with the exact date and nature of the actions yet to be determined.
Labor, environment pushed at FTA talks with EU
23-Oct-2024 Malaya Business Insight
The Philippines and the EU are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA). The first round of talks focused on trade in goods, services, investment, and other areas. Both sides aim to conclude the negotiations soon. The Philippines hopes to increase market access for its services in Europe. The EU and the Philippines previously negotiated an FTA but stalled in 2017.
ISDS in numbers – Impacts of investment arbitration lawsuits against states in Latin America and the Caribbean
22-Oct-2024 TNI
This report presents a systematic overview of foreign investor lawsuits against countries across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) based on investment protection treaties up to 31 December 2023.
PH, UAE resume FTA talks; completion of technical matters eyed this week
22-Oct-2024 Inquirer.net
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates on Monday resumed the negotiations for their planned free trade agreement, with both sides striving to complete the technical discussions this week.
Korea begins fifth round of free trade talks with Malaysia
22-Oct-2024 Korea JoongAng Daily
The industry ministry said that it has launched the fifth round of negotiations with Malaysia for a bilateral FTA as Korea aims to broaden its trade portfolio.
Czechia faces arbitration proceedings for allegedly thwarted investment
22-Oct-2024 Radio Prague International
Qucomhaps Holdings has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Czech Republic, claiming misconduct by law enforcement, insolvency courts, and administrators.