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2-Jun-2008 AFP
S Korea delays controversial US beef imports
South Korea decided Monday to put off the implementation of its decision to resume US beef imports, the agriculture ministry said in the wake of widespread protests. -
2-Jun-2008 IPS
Nigeria "threatens" neighbours in wake of bilateral EPAs
West African states are working at salvaging regional relations with a renewed attempt to collectively negotiate an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the European Union. -
2-Jun-2008 Seoul Times
Riot police trample coed repeatedly in Seoul
South Korean police’s brutal suppression toward ever-growing anti-US beef demonstrations by its citizen became the key issue as the confrontation between police and protesters got more fierce.
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2-Jun-2008 ITUC
Trade unions and bilaterals: Do’s and don’ts - a trade union guide [EN-ES-FR]
This trade union guide to bilaterals has been produced in an effort to fill an information gap so that trade unions can get more involved in their governments’ negotiation and implementation of bilateral and regional trade agreements -
1-Jun-2008 PhilStar
Awaiting the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement
Corporate opportunities from JPEPA, if ever the Philippine Senate ratifies it -
1-Jun-2008 Economic Times
Business carrot for new Nepal regime on cards
Even as Nepal prepares to abolish monarchy and declare itself the world’s newest republic under a government led by Maoists, the Indian government is preparing a new wave of business diplomacy to establish cordial ties — including an FTA — with the new regime. -
31-May-2008 Guardian
US beef protest draws 100,000 S Koreans
"Not just the beef deal, but the Lee Myung-bak government’s policies are anti-working people and are not right," college student Ju Ha-na, who took part in a head-shaving ceremony in protest, said.
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31-May-2008 HSA
Statement: UNASUR must be used to strengthen the integration of South America
Social organisations and popular movements of South America demand a genuine role in the decisions made regarding how UNASUR is designed and rolled out. -
31-May-2008 MLive
South Korea braces for rally against US beef
Tens of thousands of South Koreans are rallying Saturday against a plan to import US beef in the largest protest in weeks of anti-government demonstrations. -
31-May-2008 Hankyoreh
The situation of protest about US beef import in S Korea is similar to that of June 1987
Farmers, professors and veterans, and citizens protest the government’s announcement about U.S. beef import
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30-May-2008 Political Affairs Magazine
Building its ties to Colombia: Canada’s imperial adventure in the Andes
On May 5th, 2008 Canada’s Trade Minister, David Emerson, proudly declared that Canada is "very close" to concluding free trade negotiations with Colombia. Canada’s push into Colombia is part of its broader interest and growing economic influence in Latin America going back to the 1990s. -
30-May-2008 Press TV
Peru inks FTA with Canada, Singapore
Peru has signed free-trade agreements with Canada and Singapore in a move to broaden its relations with other countries worldwide. -
30-May-2008 Hankyoreh
People hit the streets to protest US beef imports
As the government of South Korea notified the public that it will implement new import rules for US beef imports on May 29, civic organizations, labor groups and Internet users are strongly denouncing the move. They plan to take steps to block distribution and consumption of the American meat, while warning of a “nationwide, anti-government fight". -
30-May-2008 CSM
Is water becoming ‘the new oil’?
The prospect of losing control of water under free-trade or other agreements is something Canadians seem to worry about constantly. -
30-May-2008 AFP
South Korean parties file suits to stop beef
South Korea’s political opposition asked the Constitutional Court on Friday to block U.S. beef from entering the country after the government announced it would resume imports within days under an accord with Washington. -
30-May-2008 The Bahama Journal
Protestors say no to EPA
As Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and members of his Cabinet walked across Rawson Square to the House of Assembly on Wednesday morning they were greeted by angry citizens protesting against the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). -
30-May-2008 Xinhua
Singapore, Peru sign free trade agreement
Singapore and Peru have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in order to strengthen bilateral ties, said a government statement here Friday. -
30-May-2008 The Press
Fonterra in $300m deal after China trade agreement
Fonterra has scored the first big windfall from the Government’s free-trade pact with China, signing a deal worth more than $300 million. -
29-May-2008 Radio New Zealand
Tempers flare as China free trade deal debated
Tempers became frayed on Thursday as NZ Parliament’s foreign affairs, defence and trade committee heard submissions on New Zealand’s Free Trade Deal with China. -
29-May-2008 AFP
South Korea resumes controversial US beef imports
South Korea lifted its ban on US beef imports Thursday despite growing protests over fears of mad cow disease as it struggles to ratify a sweeping free trade deal with the world’s biggest economy.