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RCEP: India must exercise caution
7-Feb-2019 The Hindu Business Line
There are several costs that may arise and need to be accounted for before India launches for RCEP.
The African Continental Free Trade Area: What kind of pan-Africanism?
6-Feb-2019 International Viewpoint
If this agreement comes into force, it is likely, because of the peculiarities of the insertion of Africa into the world capitalist civilization, to be among the worst of the free-trade wave that is underway.
Sued for existing – ancient Romanian town on the frontline of the battle against ISDS
6-Feb-2019 Stop ISDS
Today, the 6th of February 2019, the Romanian town of Roşia Montană celebrates its 1888th year of existence. Over the past 20 years, residents have fought against a proposed multi-billion dollar mining project.
Support the joint letter on the future of ISDS – EU-Singapore IPA vote
6-Feb-2019 Seattle to Brussels Network
Civil society organisations urge Member of the European Parliament to not ratify EU - Singapore Investment Protection Agreement
Arbitration ruling from the ICSID delivered in favor of Sodexo’s benefits and rewards activities in Hungary
5-Feb-2019 Globe Newswire
Hungarian State has been ordered to pay Sodexo an award of about 73 million euro, before interest.
Trumped-up: EU-US trade deal spells climate disaster
5-Feb-2019 EU Observer
The EU now imports 112 percent more US soy than a year ago, flooding the market to feed EU factory farms. Bad news for animal welfare, bad news for the environment.
The African Continental Free Trade Area: Free trade and pan-Africanism
4-Feb-2019 International Viewpoint
The entry into force of the AfCFTA is a decisive stage of the African Union’s neoliberal Pan-Africanist project.
East African nations approve individual trade pacts with EU if joint deal not reached
4-Feb-2019 The East African
East African countries can individually sign separate trade agreements with the European Union if a joint deal is not reached within the next four months.
Ethiopia approves AfCFTA as AU eyes Feb. 2019 implementation date
4-Feb-2019 Africa News
Ethiopia is the latest country to approve the African Union’s Africa Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA pact after the cabinet passed the deal.
Israel, UK conclude post-Brexit trade deal in Davos
1-Feb-2019 The Tower
British and Israeli ministers have agreed on an “in principle” post-Brexit trade agreement at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Manufacturers insist “no to African free trade”
31-Jan-2019 News Agency of Nigeria
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has again warned Nigeria against signing the African Continental Free Trade Area to save Nigeria from being a dumping ground for foreign goods.
EU-Japan trade agreement enters into force
31-Jan-2019 European Commission
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Japan enters into force on 1 February 2019.
Amended FTA with China to be finalised in mid-Feb
31-Jan-2019 The Express Tribune
In order to improve Pakistan-China trade relations, amendments to the FTA will be finalised in mid-February dialogue between the two sides
Stop ISDS! Rights for people, rules for corporations
30-Jan-2019
US soy for producing biofuels, an ‘unsustainable’ giveaway to Trump
30-Jan-2019 Euractiv
The European Commission is set to authorise imports of soybeans from the US to produce biofuels. Soy has a comparably bad environmental impact as palm oil, say experts.
Leiking hopes RCEP talks can be concluded by year’s end
30-Jan-2019 The Edge Markets
Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Datuk Darell Leiking is hopeful that the ongoing negotiations on the RCEP will be concluded by the end of the year.
Chinese envoy calls for more flexible approach in investment treaty talks with EU
30-Jan-2019 Xinhua
China and the European Union could take a more flexible approach by setting phase-based targets in bilateral investment treaty negotiations.
Thailand to push RCEP deal
30-Jan-2019 The Phnom Penh Post
Thailand, as Asean chair, will push for conclusion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations by the year-end in order to counterbalance the negative impacts of the US-China trade war.
EU-Vietnam free trade agreement delayed to 2020
30-Jan-2019 Bike Europe
The European Parliament elections, which take place May 23-26, 2019, are causing further delays for the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement
Pakistan, Iran to hold talks on FTA next month
30-Jan-2019 Business Recorder
Iran and Pakistan will hold further talks on Free Trade Agreement during second week of February 2019 focusing on finding out ways to resolve banking channel issues.