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19-Aug-2021 Lexology
Evolution of the third-party funder
Third-party funding of disputes did not start with ISDS, but it has become the fastest growing dispute forum for third-party funders. -
19-Aug-2021 The Ecologist
Blockading global Green New Deals
Tackling trade and investment agreements must be an essential step in achieving justice-oriented action on climate change, health inequities and economic injustice. -
19-Aug-2021 MENAFN
Mercosur-Egypt: Brazil to request more tariff reductions
The Brazilian private sector will request to anticipate tariff reductions in the free trade agreement between Mercosur and Egypt, in addition to demanding the inclusion of new products. -
19-Aug-2021 Reuters
HSBC initiates legal proceedings against El Salvador claiming breach of treaty with UK
HSBC Holdings said the banking group has initiated legal proceedings against El Salvador for what the company called a breach of the nation’s investment treaty with the UK. -
18-Aug-2021 The New Indian Express
A makeover for the India-Africa economic partnership
The India-Africa partnership is set for a major makeover as both sides seek economic self-reliance to insulate their respective economies from external shocks. -
18-Aug-2021 Proactive
Pathfinder Minerals boosted by talks over licence dispute
Pathfinder Minerals PLC has gained ground after some progress towards settling a dispute in Mozambique. -
18-Aug-2021 IOL
Russians warn of arbitration against South Africa
RUSSIAN attorneys have warned they will institute international arbitration proceedings against South Africa for failing to protect their client Transasia Mineral’s investment after the company was allegedly defrauded of R458 million by a local businessman. -
18-Aug-2021 Euractiv
Bye-bye regional implementation, hello variable geometry
The EU-Kenya agreement to implement the Economic Partnership Agreement originally planned with the entire East African Community unties the Gordian knot between its supporters and opponents among African countries in the short term, but has long-term consequences beyond the divergence of tariffs towards the EU. -
18-Aug-2021 Anadolu
Turkey eyes comprehensive free trade pacts to boost exports
Free trade talks ongoing with Japan, Thailand and Indonesia in Asia-Pacific region, says trade minister. -
18-Aug-2021 MENAFN
Brazil wants to settle Mercosur-Lebanon agreement in 2022
The Brazilian government expects the free trade agreement between Mercosur and Lebanon to be concluded next year, said the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. -
18-Aug-2021 Reuters
UK aims to start trade talks with India this year
The United Kingdom said on Tuesday it aims to start negotiations for a trade agreement with India by the end of the year. -
17-Aug-2021 IA Reporter
French airport investors make good on earlier threat to bring treaty-based claims against Chile in relation to reduced air traffic during the COVID pandemic
Two French airport companies, Aeroports de Paris (ADP) and Vinci Airports, have initiated treaty-based arbitration proceedings against Chile, invoking the Chile-France bilateral investment treaty (BIT). -
16-Aug-2021 Rabble.ca
Canada’s colonialism extends through its foreign policy
The colonial national affinity between Canada and Israel creates the context for the Canada Israel free trade agreement -
16-Aug-2021 ABC News
India-Australia free trade talks to resume following Tony Abbott’s visit to New Delhi
Long dormant free trade negotiations between India and Australia have been brought back to life as the federal government again tries to bulk up economic ties between the two countries. -
15-Aug-2021 The Reporter
Ethiopia wins major International Court case against Israeli firm ICL
The Hague based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) passed its final judgment on Friday rejecting the Israel based mining company’s, Israel Chemical Limited (ICL) compensation claims filed against the government of Ethiopia. -
15-Aug-2021 Globe Newswire
Winshear seeks C$124,781,945 in damages from Tanzania
Winshear Gold Corp. has filed a case at ICSID against Tanzania for the expropriation of the company’s retention licenses, claiming the country has breached its obligations under the Tanzania-Canada BIT. -
15-Aug-2021 The Southern Times
AfCFTA rules of origin talks drag
The full rollout of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is being delayed as countries haggle over the overarching agreement on rules of origin and tariff reduction schedules. -
13-Aug-2021 Dawn
The limits of sovereignty
Terminating 23 BITs is an important step for Pakistan, but if relationships with the WTO, the IMF and the World Bank remain, economic efficiency will continue to be prioritised over social justice and the rights of citizens. -
13-Aug-2021 The Independent
Two-thirds feel ‘left in the dark’ about impact of post-Brexit trade deals
A quarter of consumers who took part in a poll said they felt the British Government was “not at all open” about the impact of new trade deals. -
13-Aug-2021 Business World
‘Gap’ noted in ASEAN, European Union views on sustainability amid hopes for trade deal
Differences on sustainability matters and government procurement policies must be resolved as the two blocs seek to revive free trade talks, the EU Ambassador said.