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Vietnam’s Parliament to ratify FTA with EU in May
20-Apr-2020 Prensa Latina
The National Assembly of Vietnam will consider and most likely ratify the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Union (Evfta) when it holds its 7th Session next month.
Peru warned of potential ICSID claims over covid-19 measures
17-Apr-2020 Latin Lawyer
Peruvian officials have warned that a proposed emergency measure suspending the collection of toll fees on the country’s road network in response to the outbreak of covid-19 could result in multiple ICSID claims.
Crimes against Human Rights and the renegotiation of the free trade agreement Chile-EU
17-Apr-2020 Chile Mejor sin TLC
As is the case in all of the treaties, the parts that are not directly related to trade are non-binding, as the chapter on human rights is.
Britain, Ukraine to sign new deal on free trade, strategic partnership
17-Apr-2020 Kyiv Post
Despite the coronavirus crisis, work on the agreement document continues, and is expected it to be finished soon, said Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Protecting against investor–state claims amidst COVID-19: A call to action for governments
16-Apr-2020 IISD
Governments are facing an imminent threat of investor–state arbitration as they take difficult decisions to support public health systems in a time of severe economic stress.
Postpone July 1 trading date of AfCFTA ― CUTS advises African Union
16-Apr-2020 Modern Ghana
A leading research and public policy think tank is calling on the African Union to defer, the July 1st date for the commencement of trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Nigeria and the implementation of the AfCFTA: Key issues and policy options
16-Apr-2020 Premium Times
Nigeria’s trade and industrial priorities should be embedded in the ongoing dialogue for AfCFTA implementation strategies.
UK and EU agree three negotiating rounds for post-Brexit deal
16-Apr-2020 Reuters
The negotiations will take place by videoconference in the weeks beginning April 20, May 11 and June 1, 2020.
Silent expansion
15-Apr-2020 CEO
Many countries, particularly in the global south, are in the process of joining the Energy Charter Treaty despite the sweeping powers it grants to foreign investors.
Virus pandemic may force Japan to give up RCEP agreement in 2020
15-Apr-2020 Kyodo News
With the new coronavirus pandemic hindering the progress of talks for the world’s biggest free trade pact involving 16 Asia-Pacific countries, Japan may be forced to give up reaching the deal this year in the face of domestic opposition.
Putting an end to the EU’s neo-colonial policies in the field of trade and investment
14-Apr-2020 CADTM
The destructive effects of these free trade agreements signed with the EU are already clearly visible in the majority of countries of the South.
EAEU removes import tariffs on 10 Iranian products
14-Apr-2020 Tehran Times
TEHRAN- The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has removed tariff rates for the import of 10 Iranian products, according to the head of the Iranian National Union of Agricultural Products.
Don’t let disaster capitalism dictate the US-Kenya trade agreement
14-Apr-2020 Earth Island Journal
Trade policies written in the shadows while the public is distracted always have terrible consequences for working people and the planet.
The impact of Corona, trade negotiations of Indonesia - European Union disrupted
14-Apr-2020 The impact of Corona, trade negotiations of Indonesia - European Union disrupted
Besides to the European Union, a schedule of negotiations of trade for the year is also the plan will be reviewed.
Second round of China FTA talks close
14-Apr-2020 The Star
The second round of negotiations for a Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) highlighted the potential for expanding trade, investment, services, and strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the upcoming years.
Brazil India investment cooperation and facilitation treaty (2020)
10-Apr-2020 Modern Diplomacy
This is Brazil’s 10th and India’s 4th bilateral investment agreement since both nations had adopted their Model Bilateral Investment Treaty.
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and investment protection agreement - most liberalized market access for service sectors and unmatched legal certainty - latest update - what you must know
10-Apr-2020 Lexology
The EVFTA is the most comprehensive and ambitious trade and investment agreement that the EU has ever concluded with a developing country in Asia.
US, UK halt trade talks indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic – report
10-Apr-2020 Sputnik
The UK delegation, led by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, was scheduled to fly to the United States in the week of 23 March.
Coronavirus: China yet to meet key phase one trade deal target due to Covid-19 lockdown
10-Apr-2020 South China Morning Post
China was due to release intellectual property action plan 30 working days after phase one trade deal came into force on February 15.
Investment treaty claims in pandemic times: Potential claims and defenses
9-Apr-2020 Kluwer Arbitration Blog
States around the world have taken a variety of measures seeking to stem the spread of COVID-19. It is likely that some foreign investors may seek relief and/or compensation for any losses resulting from State measures.