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17-Apr-2020 Chile Mejor sin TLC
Crimes against Human Rights and the renegotiation of the free trade agreement Chile-EU
As is the case in all of the treaties, the parts that are not directly related to trade are non-binding, as the chapter on human rights is. -
17-Apr-2020 Kyiv Post
Britain, Ukraine to sign new deal on free trade, strategic partnership
Despite the coronavirus crisis, work on the agreement document continues, and is expected it to be finished soon, said Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom. -
16-Apr-2020 IISD
Protecting against investor–state claims amidst COVID-19: A call to action for governments
Governments are facing an imminent threat of investor–state arbitration as they take difficult decisions to support public health systems in a time of severe economic stress. -
16-Apr-2020 Modern Ghana
Postpone July 1 trading date of AfCFTA ― CUTS advises African Union
A leading research and public policy think tank is calling on the African Union to defer, the July 1st date for the commencement of trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). -
16-Apr-2020 Premium Times
Nigeria and the implementation of the AfCFTA: Key issues and policy options
Nigeria’s trade and industrial priorities should be embedded in the ongoing dialogue for AfCFTA implementation strategies. -
16-Apr-2020 Reuters
UK and EU agree three negotiating rounds for post-Brexit deal
The negotiations will take place by videoconference in the weeks beginning April 20, May 11 and June 1, 2020. -
15-Apr-2020 CEO
Silent expansion
Many countries, particularly in the global south, are in the process of joining the Energy Charter Treaty despite the sweeping powers it grants to foreign investors.
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15-Apr-2020 Kyodo News
Virus pandemic may force Japan to give up RCEP agreement in 2020
With the new coronavirus pandemic hindering the progress of talks for the world’s biggest free trade pact involving 16 Asia-Pacific countries, Japan may be forced to give up reaching the deal this year in the face of domestic opposition. -
14-Apr-2020 CADTM
Putting an end to the EU’s neo-colonial policies in the field of trade and investment
The destructive effects of these free trade agreements signed with the EU are already clearly visible in the majority of countries of the South. -
14-Apr-2020 Tehran Times
EAEU removes import tariffs on 10 Iranian products
TEHRAN- The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has removed tariff rates for the import of 10 Iranian products, according to the head of the Iranian National Union of Agricultural Products. -
14-Apr-2020 New Straits Times
Axiata unit pays US$185mil outstanding tax
Axiata said the payment was made under protest and will seek remedies including restitution of sums already paid in the international arbitration proceedings. -
14-Apr-2020 Earth Island Journal
Don’t let disaster capitalism dictate the US-Kenya trade agreement
Trade policies written in the shadows while the public is distracted always have terrible consequences for working people and the planet. -
14-Apr-2020 The impact of Corona, trade negotiations of Indonesia - European Union disrupted
The impact of Corona, trade negotiations of Indonesia - European Union disrupted
Besides to the European Union, a schedule of negotiations of trade for the year is also the plan will be reviewed. -
14-Apr-2020 The Star
Second round of China FTA talks close
The second round of negotiations for a Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) highlighted the potential for expanding trade, investment, services, and strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the upcoming years. -
10-Apr-2020 Ascent Resources
Receipt of LOI for litigation funding
Ascent Resources Plc, the onshore European and Caribbean / Hispanic American oil and gas company, has received a Letter of Intent for up to €3 million of potential litigation funding in Slovenia. -
10-Apr-2020 Modern Diplomacy
Brazil India investment cooperation and facilitation treaty (2020)
This is Brazil’s 10th and India’s 4th bilateral investment agreement since both nations had adopted their Model Bilateral Investment Treaty. -
10-Apr-2020 Lexology
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and investment protection agreement - most liberalized market access for service sectors and unmatched legal certainty - latest update - what you must know
The EVFTA is the most comprehensive and ambitious trade and investment agreement that the EU has ever concluded with a developing country in Asia. -
10-Apr-2020 Sputnik
US, UK halt trade talks indefinitely due to COVID-19 pandemic – report
The UK delegation, led by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, was scheduled to fly to the United States in the week of 23 March. -
10-Apr-2020 South China Morning Post
Coronavirus: China yet to meet key phase one trade deal target due to Covid-19 lockdown
China was due to release intellectual property action plan 30 working days after phase one trade deal came into force on February 15. -
9-Apr-2020 Kluwer Arbitration Blog
Investment treaty claims in pandemic times: Potential claims and defenses
States around the world have taken a variety of measures seeking to stem the spread of COVID-19. It is likely that some foreign investors may seek relief and/or compensation for any losses resulting from State measures.