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Amid US-China truce, the Philippines and Taiwan are forging a progressive partnership
21-Oct-2019 Philstar Globall
At the center of the intensifying rivalry are the Philippines and Taiwan, and the rest of other states in Southeast Asia, that will eventually face the tough choice between the US and China.
African Continental Free Trade Agreement: Will the SA beef industry benefit?
18-Oct-2019 iAfrica
The agreement will have positive spin-offs for the SA beef industry, said one of South Africa’s leading beef producers.
Britain aiming for ambitious free trade deal with EU: Commission
18-Oct-2019 Reuters
Britain will aim to seal an ambitious free trade deal with the European Union after it has left the bloc, including zero tariffs and without quotas.
France: First supplier of imported products under Cameroon’s economic partnership with the EU
18-Oct-2019 Business in Cameroon
France is the first of four main suppliers for products imported to Cameroon under the economic partnership agreement with the European Union.
As UK eyes post-Brexit trade deal with Japan, its hand may not be as strong as it thinks
17-Oct-2019 Japan Times
With the UK looking to secure its economic future and seize the purported benefits of Brexit, London has been ramping up its negotiating capacity and making overtures to trade partners.
China says it’s working on trade agreement text with US
17-Oct-2019 Bloomberg
Chinese officials are working on the text of an agreement on trade in close contact with US negotiators, and have begun discussions on the next stage.
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.