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10-Nov-2011 WSJ
Kang: Will fight Korea-US FTA to the end
“I believe the Korea-US FTA is a clear infringement on Korea’s sovereignty,” Kang Ki-kab said. “Foreign investors will, I would say, rule the country.” -
10-Nov-2011 WSJ
South Korea delays vote on free-trade pact
South Korea’s ruling party on Thursday deferred ratifying the country’s free-trade agreement with the United States for the second week in a row, aiming to strike a deal with opposition politicians to avoid a violent protest that would mar a vote. -
10-Nov-2011 Japan Times
Noda postpones decision on TPP
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda on Thursday postponed his widely expected announcement that Japan will join the US and other countries in negotiations over the Trans-Pacific Partnership, saying he wanted to sleep on the issue for a day before making his final decision. -
10-Nov-2011 VOA
Japanese farmers, fishermen protest free trade deal
Thousands of Japanese farmers and fishermen have rallied in Tokyo to voice opposition to Japan’s proposed participation in an expanded Asia-Pacific free trade organization. -
10-Nov-2011 Business Day
SA rejects Turkey’s proposal for a free trade agreement
South Africa has rejected Turkey’s proposal for a free trade agreement between the two countries saying that this would encourage "destructive competition that will undermine our industrial and employment objectives". -
10-Nov-2011 Mainichi
Japan to decide to join trade talks despite fears in farm sector
The Japanese government is expected to decide on Thursday to join negotiations for a Pacific free trade agreement to boost the country’s sluggish economy, overcoming resistance within the ruling party and the farm industry that fear an adverse impact from the U.S.-backed tariff-cutting pact. -
9-Nov-2011 Reuters
Lawmakers urge caution on trade talks with Japan
Four senior US lawmakers on Tuesday urged President Barack Obama’s administration not to make a hasty decision to begin free trade talks with Japan if that country should request this week to join negotiations on a Transpacific free trade pact. -
9-Nov-2011 MyLaw.net
BIT(s) by bit
EU investors are not the only ones seeking ‘protection’ in India. -
9-Nov-2011 PTI
India, US move forward on investment protection treaty
The proposed India-US investment protection treaty is back on the negotiating table and is moving forward, Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar said today. -
9-Nov-2011
Justice Ministry’s KORUS FTA warning
The Ministry of Justice submitted a formal opinion strongly recommending caution with regard to the investor-state dispute (ISD) system, a key item of contention with the South Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement. -
9-Nov-2011
Pakistan, Russia to go for FTA, currency swap agreement
The leaders of Pakistan and Russia have expressed the willingness to speed up work on the proposed Free Trade Agreement and currency swap arrangement to boost bilateral trade and further strengthen their economic ties. -
8-Nov-2011 Be Your Own Leader
North American Integration and the Ties That Bind
After a two year hiatus, the leaders of the U.S., Canada and Mexico are set to meet for a trilateral North American Summit. -
8-Nov-2011 FACE
Hundreds take interfaith service to the streets on eve of APEC trade conference
More than 30 clergy from a dozen denominations led hundreds of followers out of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Waikiki on Monday night and into the streets of Waikiki as a challenge to APEC, the international trade talks kicking off tomorrow in Honolulu, Hawaii. -
8-Nov-2011 Hawaii Reporter
Occupy Honolulu’s position on APEC
The Occupy Honolulu General Assembly formally asserts its opposition to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings to be held in Honolulu from November 7 – 13, 2011. -
8-Nov-2011 Manila Bulletin
RP, Japan agree PJEPA overhaul
The Philippines and Japan are in agreement to undertake a comprehensive review of its bilateral free trade agreement, but are likely to clash in their objectives as the Philippines is set to go for more protection of its interest, like higher tariffs on some imports from Japan, in contrast to Japan’s call for further trade liberalization and other sectors covered under the agreement. -
8-Nov-2011 Donga Ilbo
New Seoul mayor speaks out against FTA with US
Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon has submitted an official opinion that the city opposes the Korea-US free trade agreement on Monday. -
8-Nov-2011 Yonhap
Korea: Prosecution vows stern actions against FTA protesters
Korean prosecutors said Monday they will resort to arrests and physical detention in dealing with protesters against the country’s long-stalled free trade agreement with the US.
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7-Nov-2011 Triple Pundit
Sustainable Energy Trade Agreements: A fresh, “green” twist on free trade
The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD) is advocating the enactment of Sustainable Energy Trade Agreements to speed up the development and adoption of renewable energy and clean technology globally. -
7-Nov-2011 Bulletin
Corporations occupy fair trade
Corporations move in to further occupy the fair trade network -
7-Nov-2011 BBC
Tuna fished ’illegally’ during Libya conflict
Evidence is emerging of unregulated and probably illegal tuna fishing in Libyan waters during this year’s conflict.