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2-Dec-2016 Global Times
China-NZ FTA would help drive the maritime silk road
New Zealand’s unique advantages mean that through the upgraded FTA, they will play a greater role in boosting global trade and investment and will help China gain a greater say in the world’s trade rules. -
2-Dec-2016 Colombo Gazette
Indian, Sri Lankan officials to meet this month on FTA
Senior officials of India and Sri Lanka will meet to discuss broadening of the existing trade deal by including services and investments. -
2-Dec-2016 Friends of the Earth International
Secret TiSA trade deal equally as dangerous as TPP and TTIP finds new report
The current trade and investment system—including TTIP, TPP and TiSA—needs to be challenged and fundamentally transformed in order to achieve a more just and sustainable world. -
2-Dec-2016 European Commission
Malmström welcomes parliamentary vote on Ghana agreement
The European Parliament voted, with a 375-220 majority, to give its consent to the interim Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and Ghana. -
2-Dec-2016 CBC
Canada-EU trade deal: Costs for new drugs may rise, but not for years
CETA drug-patent extension applies only to new products, and higher costs are likely at least 8 years away -
2-Dec-2016 Equal Times
El Salvador’s win against the US mining company Pacific Rim : a very nuanced victory
The ICSID decided in favour of El Salvador in a case brought by the US mining company Pacific Rim Cayman regarding a dispute over the granting of a mining licence. -
2-Dec-2016
Week of action on RCEP regional meeting in Indonesia (December 5-9, 2016)
Week of action and resistance -
1-Dec-2016 The Economic Times
Next round of RCEP negotiations in Jakarta from Dec 5
The single-tier system of duty relaxation under the proposed mega trade deal RCEP will be the central issue under discussion at the next round of negotiations of 16 countries, including India and China, in Jakarta from December 5. -
1-Dec-2016 Jakarta Post
EU, RI look to negotiate CEPA points
Indonesia will seek a win-win outcome for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the European Union, having exchanged views on a number of crucial sticking points ahead of the next round of negotiations in January. -
1-Dec-2016 Anadolu
Moldova added to Turkey’s roster of free trade deals
Turkey now boasts free trade pacts with 19 countries and blocs, with more coming in the pipeline. -
1-Dec-2016 Oil Voice
Paris Court of Appeals confirms two arbitral awards ordering Ukraine to pay $112 million, plus interest, to Tatneft
The Paris Court of Appeals confirmed the validity and enforceability of both awards. -
1-Dec-2016 The Straits Times
Singapore, Myanmar to start talks on investment treaty
Singapore and Myanmar will begin talks on a bilateral investment treaty. -
1-Dec-2016 Global Meat News
Farming group warns Mercosur deal threatens EU beef industry
An event in the European Parliament has warned politicians of the negative impact a trade deal with Latin America could have on domestic EU beef producers. -
30-Nov-2016 La Libre
Les Wallons ont-ils été grugés sur le Ceta et par qui?
La crise du mois d’octobre dernier était peut-être inutile. -
30-Nov-2016 Korea Times
Korea willing to listen to US on improving free trade
Korea is willing to be more "flexible and complementary" by further hearing out the U.S.’ suggestions on their bilateral free trade, says Minister of Trade. -
30-Nov-2016 The Guardian
The ’Canadian model’: why Ceta isn’t a blueprint for Brexit
Aide’s ‘cake and eat it’ note praised the recent trade Canada-EU trade deal but there are few similarities with the UK. -
30-Nov-2016 SBS
Treaties committee endorses TPP trade pact
The treaties committee has recommended Australia ratify the controversial regional trade deal, even though it might not go ahead. -
30-Nov-2016 Vieuws
EU Executive to step up efforts to set up international investment dispute settlement system
The European Commission wants to give a strong push within the EU and around the globe for the establishment of a multilateral investment dispute settlement system. -
29-Nov-2016
Civil society open letter to governments in the 16 RCEP countries
This is an urgent call by 316 civil society organisations from across the Asian and Pacific countries negotiating the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership to reject TPP rules in the RCEP -
29-Nov-2016 Jakarta Post
Indonesia, EU launch first talks under new partnership agreement
Both partners also progressed in negotiations on the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).