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9-Jun-2016 EU Observer
Dutch target June summit for talks on EU-Ukraine deal
The Dutch government wants to discuss its voters’ rejection of the EU-Ukraine association agreement at an EU summit in Brussels. -
9-Jun-2016 Ghana Web
AngloGold suit against gov’t unnecessary - Ayikoi Otoo
AngloGold Ashanti’s decision to sue government at the ICSID over security concerns at its Obuasi concession has been described as “surprising” by private legal practitioner and former Attorney General, Ayikoi Otoo. -
9-Jun-2016 TTIP Free Zones Europe
In Greece, standing against free trade agreements is standing for the planet
Aristoteli joined a growing movement of local authorities opposed to CETA and TTIP to deny the building of a polluter’s paradise -
8-Jun-2016 Yonhap
Over 40 pct of local cow farms closed since KORUS FTA: report
More than four out of 10 South Korean cow farms have shut down in the last four years since the implementation of the free trade deal between Seoul and Washington. -
8-Jun-2016 The Guardian
Coalition may add clause to Japan trade deal that lets foreign companies sue Australia
Provision allows firms to sue in international tribunal if laws introduced or changed that hurt their interests. -
8-Jun-2016 The Chronicle Herald
Eco-groups join in $ 101M Bilcon quarry fight
The environmental lobby is going to bat for the federal and provincial governments against international big business in a $101-million argument. -
8-Jun-2016 Vieuws
EU-Philippines: Commission to push for ambitious energy and raw materials chapter
The European Commission will push for robust provisions on trade and investment in energy and raw materials in a free trade agreement with the Philippines -
8-Jun-2016 Reuters
U.S. top court rejects Ecuador challenge to Chevron arbitration award
The U.S. Supreme Court let stand a $96 million international arbitration award issued in 2011 in favor of energy company Chevron in a dispute over the development of oil fields in Ecuador. -
8-Jun-2016 The TImes of India
EC raises concerns over talks of fresh BIT with India
European Commission (EC) has raised concerns over negotiations for a fresh bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with India saying that it may not be possible for individual member nations to sign new agreement. -
8-Jun-2016 Financial Post
Canadian junior miner, Colombia in trade dispute over rights at national park
A small Canadian mining company has found itself at the centre of a highly charged dispute over its rights to mine for gold in a Colombian nature reserve. -
8-Jun-2016 The Guardian
Labor pledges to review trade deals that let companies sue Australia
ALP says it will try to change three major agreements that allow corporations to sue if they think a government has damaged their interests -
7-Jun-2016 The Telegraph
Bargain chips few in trade talks
India, looking to wrap up free trade talks with the European Union and Australia, may now have to give more concessions. -
7-Jun-2016 The Diplomat
Ma Ying-jeou’s legendary (Trade) millions
Things have been especially bad since the signing of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), invariably lauded as a “landmark trade agreement” in the international media. -
7-Jun-2016 Public Now
EFTA and Malaysia hold seventh round of negotiations on an economic partnership agreement
Negotiations between EFTA and Malaysia have been ongoing since April 2014. The two sides have held seven rounds of negotiations, as well as intersessional expert meetings -
6-Jun-2016 Reuters
Groups urge U.S. Congress to reject TPP over environmental concerns
More than 450 groups on Monday called on Congress to reject the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) if it comes up for a vote this fall, saying the trade deal would allow fossil fuel companies to contest U.S. environmental rules in extrajudicial tribunals. -
6-Jun-2016 International Mediation Institute
IMI competency criteria for investor-state mediators
Mediation presents a credible and compelling option for both investors and states to settle disputes, disagreements and other conflicts arising from investment activities. -
6-Jun-2016 Huffington Post
#ExxonKnew about climate change and ExxonKnows how to use trade deals to get its way
While ExxonMobil was misleading the public about climate disruption, it was also using trade rules to increase its power, to bolster its profits, and to actively hamper climate action. -
6-Jun-2016 Invest in Australia
Warnings over lack of safeguards in China Australia free trade ChAFTA deal
The Electrical Trades Union has lashed the Federal Government following revelations that seven Chinese workers were exploited and paid a fraction of their legal entitlements. -
6-Jun-2016 Luxemburger Wort
TTIP talks should be suspended, say 40% of Luxembourg residents
Over half of Luxembourg residents believe free-trade partnerships bring more disadvantages to Europe, and 40 percent think the current TTIP negotiations should be suspended. -
5-Jun-2016 Business Standard
Next round of RCEP negotiations in New Zealand from June 12
The RCEP is a mega trade deal which aims to cover goods, services, investments, economic and technical cooperation