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23-Mar-2022 Xinhua Net
World’s largest trade deal RCEP comes into effect in Malaysia
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade deal so far, came into effect in Malaysia from 18 March 2022. -
23-Mar-2022 Bloomberg
US, UK seek to deepen ties in absence of free-trade deal
US and UK officials are looking at new ways to deepen economic cooperation, even as President Biden’s negotiator suggested that a traditional free-trade agreement may not be the best approach. -
22-Mar-2022 Yonhap
S. Korea, Turkey seek deeper economic ties via FTA
South Korea and Turkey checked the outcome of their free trade agreement that went into effect nine years ago and discussed ways to further deepen trade and investment ties. -
22-Mar-2022 Ghana News Agency
Tuna industry to take advantage of Africa Continental Free Trade Area
The Ghana Tuna Association has set-out modalities to take advantage of opportunities being offered through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area to expand its production and market for Tuna consumption in Africa. -
22-Mar-2022 The Print
India, Australia interim trade deal not in sight even after PM Modi’s summit with Morrison
During his second bilateral summit meeting with Australian PM Scott Morrison, PM Modi said FTA is crucial for the ‘economic security’ of both countries. -
21-Mar-2022 Romania-Insider
Romania wins USD 200 mln arbitration against fugitive businessman Popoviciu
The ICSID arbitral tribunal on March 16 this year admitted it had no jurisdiction concerning the applicant Germen and rejected as inadmissible Alverley’s application. -
21-Mar-2022 The Express Tribune
Pakistan evades $11b Reko Diq penalty
In 2019, the ICSID tribunal had given an award over $6 billion against Pakistan to the TCC. At the same time, the London Court of Arbitration also imposed another $4 billion fine on Pakistan. -
21-Mar-2022 Independent.ie
Germany wants TTIP free trade deal between EU and US back on the agenda
Germany’s finance minister has put the controversial Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) free trade deal between the US and European Union back on the agenda. -
18-Mar-2022 Euractiv
Rush for UK trade pacts risks having little benefit, lawmakers warn
UK lawmakers have warned that “there is no guarantee” that the new international trade agreements being negotiated by ministers “will deliver actual economic benefits”, in a new report -
17-Mar-2022 CCSI
Climate action needs investment governance, not investment protection and arbitration
Existing investment treaties do not and cannot advance climate goals. -
17-Mar-2022 Mandurah Mail
Trade deal with UAE moves step closer
Formal trade talks between Australia and the United Arab Emirates are set to start soon. -
17-Mar-2022 National Post
Panama seeks review of US trade pact, flags certain farm goods
Panama said it had requested a review of the terms and conditions of a trade agreement in place with the United States since 2012. -
17-Mar-2022 The Express Tribune
US court denies relief to Pakistan in Reko Diq case
Washington DC’s District Court has dismissed Pakistan’s motions for stay enforcement of $6 billion award against the country in Reko Diq case. -
17-Mar-2022 Natural Gas World
Ascent Resources slams Slovenian fracturing restrictions
It now says legislators are amending Slovenia’s mining law to further restrict "all forms of hydraulic stimulation", and this could increase damages it is due under its arbitration claim. -
17-Mar-2022 New Age Bangladesh
Dhaka, Tokyo look for free trade agreement
Bangladesh and Japan would explore scopes for signing a free trade agreement for boosting bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation. -
17-Mar-2022 Aljazeera
India and Australia close to signing a mini free trade agreement
India and Australia, are expected to sign an interim free trade agreement this month, marking a major step towards consummating their economic relationship at a time when both nations are desperate to reduce their dependence on China. -
17-Mar-2022 Daily Mirror
Govt. to revisit proposed FTA with China
The balance of trade between the Srilanka and China has been heavily in favour of China. the Srilanka government has decided to revisit the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with China. -
16-Mar-2022 afrique-europe-interact
Statement on the transnational consequences of the war in Ukraine on food insecurity in many African countries
No to the free trade regime! Solidarity-based practice for a right to food sovereignty! Strengthen local, small-scale agriculture! Actively prevent hunger crises! WTO waiver 2.0! -
16-Mar-2022 Bloomberg
UAE opens doors to wider trade as world veers toward protectionism
Last year, the UAE announced its intention to deepen its ties with fast-growing economies to reposition itself as a global destination for business and finance. -
15-Mar-2022 Sidera Consult
What you should know about the Chile-Brazil Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
The Free Trade Agreement between Brazil and Chile went into effect on January 25. It is an additional protocol to Chile’s Free Trade Agreement with Mercosur.