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Tall order as Singapore takes Asean chair: The Nation
16-Jan-2018 The Straits Times
Singapore has assumed the ASEAN 2018 chair. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has announced that his theme for the undertaking would be "Resilient and Innovative". It will be challenging for Singapore amidst multilateral trade and the Rohingya calamity in the region.
TPP seen critical for beef sales growth in Japan
16-Jan-2018 Manitoba Co-Operator
The beef export from Canada to Japan and other parts of Asia has increased significantly. But, if Canada chooses to opt out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the Canadian beef producers could lose millions of dollars.
Bumpy road ahead for S. Korea-US FTA renegotiation: senior official
15-Jan-2018 Yonhap
A bumpy road lies ahead for the renegotiation of the free trade deal between South Korea and the United States, a Korean senior trade official said.
Trump softens on NAFTA
15-Jan-2018 Axios
Five sources who’ve spoken privately with Trump about NAFTA say he’s taking more seriously the risks of withdrawing the U.S. from the trade deal with Canada and Mexico.
China’s ’New Silk Road’ goes straight through the Caucasus
15-Jan-2018 Deutsch Welle
With its New Silk Road mega-project, China is building on old traditions. But hard-core geostrategic interests, not nostalgia, are guiding Beijing’s investments. Miodrag Soric reports from Tbilisi, Georgia.
Anchoring labour rights more effectively in EU trade agreements
15-Jan-2018 Social Europe
We have highlighted some of the main limitations of the approach taken and how greater accountability could be established in current agreements.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Narendra Modi meet to focus on India, Israel business ties
15-Jan-2018 LiveMint
Forging links between the entrepreneurs of India and Israel in areas of technology and innovation is high on the agenda of both the governments as they look for ways to propel ties to the next level.
Japan, Bulgaria agree to boost cooperation on Japan-EU free trade deal
15-Jan-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
Japan aims to set up a business forum to facilitate Japanese companies’ making inroads into Bulgaria so that those companies can discuss challenges they face with the Bulgarian government.
Malaysian Chinese feel impact of China’s "Belt and Road" initiative
15-Jan-2018 NHK World
In Malaysia, people of Chinese descent account for about a quarter of the population. With China seeking a stronger economic foothold overseas through its "Belt and Road" initiative, this community is looking to benefit.
Turkey, Somalia sign Economic Partnership Agreement
15-Jan-2018 Somali Update
Last week, Turkey and Somalia signed economic partnership agreement.The countries also came to an understanding on fishing and fisheries. Under this, Turkish fishermen will be able to fish in Somalia’s territorial waters.
Singapore takes the hot seat: Steering Asean amid challenges
14-Jan-2018 The Straits Times
As Singapore becomes chairman of grouping, it hopes to get members to share common vision on terrorism, climate change and trade.
India, UK hold trade talks in Brexit’s shadow, eye FTA
14-Jan-2018 The Hindu
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu held talks with his British counterpart, International Trade Secretary Liam Fox on Thursday, as the two countries look for opportunities to boost trade and investment, including via a potential Free Trade Agreement, as Britain prepares to leave the European Union.
US looking at free trade agreement with India
14-Jan-2018 The Hindu BusinessLine
Major defence agreements between India and US can be expected in the year 2019.
Mexico signs the ICSID Convention
12-Jan-2018 Public Now
Mexico’s Secretary of the Economy signed theConvention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between states and nationals of other states.
Trump: NAFTA revisions could pay for border wall
12-Jan-2018 The Hill
President Trump said a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) could yield the money to pay for his long-promised wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Kenya moves to secure post-Brexit trade deals with the UK
12-Jan-2018 Business Daily
Kenya has initiated informal bilateral talks with Britain as it seeks to establish a new trade deal to protect its exports to the European market now that Brexit will likely affect duty free access of Kenyan goods to the country.
Indonesia-EU CEPA 4th round to be held in Surakarta
12-Jan-2018 Jakarta Post
The fourth round of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is scheduled to be held in Surakarta in February.
Suez accepts 25% haircut from Argentina to end dispute
12-Jan-2018 Bloomberg
French co. agreed to $275 million to settle 12-year dispute. Engie is the biggest shareholder in water, sewer company.
India-Peru FTA talks to take stage in March
12-Jan-2018 Financial Express
With bilateral trade between India and Peru touching an all-time high of $1.57 billion, the second round of talks for the trade agreement between the two countries is scheduled to take place in March.
Indonesia, Turkey begin CEPA talks
12-Jan-2018 Jakarta Post
Indonesia and Turkey held first round on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Jakarta. Delegations from both the countries discussed the agreement’s terms of reference (ToR) as well as trade issues, such as legal matters and customs.