Articles by language
-
18-May-2016 IISD
ICSID tribunal orders Zimbabwe to return expropriated farms
In an award issued July 28, 2015 but only published February 2016, a tribunal at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) ordered Zimbabwe to return farms it seized without compensation in 2005. -
18-May-2016 IISD
The need for a Southern Observatory on transnational investment
The objective of the Observatory is to become a forum for the objective settlement of investment disputes with transnational corporations. -
18-May-2016 The Himalayan Times
Nepal, United States scheduled to sit for talks next month
The upcoming council meeting will cover raft of issues related to trade and investments. Nepal has been preparing to lure investors from the US by showcasing various projects in hydropower, tourism, industry and service sectors. -
18-May-2016 Stratfor
How isolation is bringing China and Israel together
For Israel a FTA is also about diversifying its political relationships, as the West is becoming more politically distant. A similar urge is motivating China. Looking out into the South China Sea, Beijing sees a U.S. effort to physically contain China’s expansion. -
16-May-2016 The Peninsula
Free trade agreement talks between GCC & China gain momentum
The talks between GCC countries and China to reach a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have gained momentum. Once implemented, the agreement will further boost cooperation and the volume of trade between the two sides. -
16-May-2016 Business Recorder
Argentina agrees $217 million arbitration deal with energy companies
Argentina has agreed to pay $217 million to two energy companies in long-standing arbitration cases stemming from its 2001/02 economic crisis. -
16-May-2016 EurActiv
Greece to block TTIP unless geographical indications are protected
The Greek government is ready to veto the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the US and the EU unless it ensures increased protection for key agricultural geographical indicators. -
16-May-2016 Korea Times
Renegotiation of Korea-US FTA may dent alliance: Seoul officials
A demand to renegotiate the terms of a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the United States may very well mean the end of the bilateral trade pact, if not the countries’ alliance. -
16-May-2016 Foreign Policy
TTIP must die so the West can live
Free-market evangelists say the U.S.-EU trade deal is essential to the future of transatlantic diplomacy. But dangerous economics could unravel centuries of partnership. -
16-May-2016 Press TV
Iran, EEU move closer to free trade deal
Iran said that it has started to look into the possibility of launching free trade with Eurasia Economic Union (EEU) -
16-May-2016 War on Want
TTIP will damage public health and climate, says official report
The controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) will have negative effects on public health, jobs and the climate, according to the official impact assessment. -
13-May-2016 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia eyes FTA with Australia in 2017, CEPA with EU in 2018
Indonesia is hoping to seal a free trade agreement ( FTA ) with Australia in 2017, followed by a comprehensive economic partnership agreement ( CEPA ) with the European Union in 2018. -
13-May-2016 Global Research
Bilateral US-Israel “free” trade agreement delivers $144 billion deficit to US
The cumulative US merchandise trade deficit with Israel from 1985 through 2015 has ballooned to $144 billion adjusted for inflation. Why are these results so one-sided? By design. -
13-May-2016 Politico
South Americans won’t give up on beef
“Agricultural products are included in the offer the EU is making … just like beef, pork, dairy and grain,” said the foreign minister of Uruguay. -
13-May-2016 East Asia Forum
Can India negotiate a new trade strategy?
Some members of the Indian government are urging for more proactive engagement to conclude FTA negotiations, even if this means making compromises. -
12-May-2016 iPolitics
Livestock carcass washing rules remain a Canada-EU irritant despite CETA
A dispute over the way Canadian slaughter plants wash beef and pork carcasses could prevent Canadian beef and pork producers from taking advantage of new market access granted under the pending Canada-Europe trade agreement. -
12-May-2016 TASS
Thailand studying Russia’s proposal on EAEU free trade zone - PM
Thailand’s PM Prayut Chan-o-cha says the country is ready to join the EAEU free trade zone in case it promotes better economic outcomes of the country -
12-May-2016 KEI
Letter from Colombian Embassy regarding Senate Finance, USTR pressure on Novartis compulsory license
The letter says that this dispute over the compulsory license could prejudice resources for a new initiative called "Paz Colombia", as well as the US FTA with Colombia, and access to the TPP. -
12-May-2016 Lexology
New treatment of foreign investors in South Africa
In the midst of various events, which sent shockwaves through the South African economy, the Protection of Investment Act was enacted on 15 December 2015. -
11-May-2016 AgriLand
EU Trade Commissioner refuses to rule beef out of Mercosur trade deal
EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström refused to rule beef out of a new trade deal between the EU and a host of South American countries.