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30-Sep-2019 The Hindu Business Line
Kerala govt calls for movement against RCEP
The proposed agreement will have far-reaching consequences on dairying, agriculture and fishery sector sectors, says State Agriculture Minister -
30-Sep-2019 The Hindu Business Line
India-Chile set to expand preferential trade, explore possibility of a free trade pact
India and Chile have formally exchanged the terms of reference for expanding the bilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA). -
30-Sep-2019 Global Times
China, EU on track for BIT by 2020
China and the EU are on track to reach a comprehensive bilateral investment treaty (BIT) by 2020, as the two sides are making "positive" progress and accelerating their negotiations, fueled by rising urgency created by the US’ trade protectionism against both Beijing and Brussels. -
27-Sep-2019 Business Recorder
Over $100 million paid to Karkey as penalty, claims Sherry
Pakistan has paid over $100 million to Turkish rental power company Karkey as a penalty out of $800 million, Senator Sherry Rehman has said. -
27-Sep-2019 Forbes
Nord Stream 2 sues EU using ISDS
The company building the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea today sued the European Union over new gas rules it says are threatening its investments in the project. -
27-Sep-2019 South China Morning Post
Will the United States’ trade deal with Japan make life more difficult for China?
The signing of a trade agreement between Washington and Tokyo may complicate efforts to resolve the US-China tariff war, observers say, as it could bolster the US’s attempts to force Beijing into acquiescing to its demands. -
27-Sep-2019 New Zealand Herald
US-Japan trade deal robs NZ exporters of CPTPP advantage
New Zealand beef and cheese exporters to Japan will be robbed of the recently acquired advantage over US producers, who will gain access to the high-value market on the same terms as CPTPP signatories. -
27-Sep-2019 Outlook India
India, Belgium for early conclusion of negotiations on investment and trade agreement
India Prime Minister and his counterpart from Belgium agreed to intensify their efforts on early conclusion of negotiations on the bilateral investment and trade agreement. -
27-Sep-2019 The Print
India, US look to clinch ‘watered down’ trade deal after differences scuttle larger pact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump failed to clinch a ‘limited’ but much-anticipated trade deal at their bilateral meeting in New York Tuesday even though the two sides had worked hard to put one together. -
26-Sep-2019 The East African
EAC locks out duty-free car imports from South Africa
Players in the automobile sectors from the East African Community and the Southern African Customs Union are developing a joint policy to encourage motor vehicle manufacturing that is beneficial to both blocs. -
26-Sep-2019 The East African
AfCFTA: Officials push for all member states to ratify free trade deal
With the July 1, 2020 launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area approaching, 90% of outstanding issues on the rules of origin and tariff guidelines have been resolved. -
26-Sep-2019 Kyodo
Abe, Trump reach trade deal, Japan exempt from higher auto tariffs
Japanese Prime Minister and US President signed off on a bilateral trade agreement that cuts tariffs on farm and industrial products. -
26-Sep-2019 The News International
Senate body opposes setting up CPEC authority through ordinance
The Senate Special CPEC has opposed setting up CPEC Authority through Presidential Ordinance, arguing that they would not accept any proposal without being presented to Parliament for approval. -
26-Sep-2019 Down To Earth
RCEP deal to make investors stronger, people weaker, says trade group
The deal will affect access to medicines and seeds by raising the standards of intellectual property rights, claims Forum of Trade Justice. -
26-Sep-2019 The Hindu
India accepts RCEP tips on investments
While India has not yet signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, it has accepted suggestions of other countries regarding rules on investments. -
25-Sep-2019 Financial Review
Taiwan steps up lobbying to join trans-Pacific free trade deal
12 amendments to harmonise Taiwanese regulations with the CPTPP’s requirements have already been submitted to its local legislature to lay the groundwork for formally applying to join the trade bloc. -
25-Sep-2019 Live Mint
India, US fail to make breakthrough on trade deal at New York talks
India is expected to open its market for US farm, pharmaceutical and communication technology products. The US would in return restore partially benefits accorded to Indian exporters under the Generalized System of Preferences. -
25-Sep-2019 Yonhap
S. Korea, Russia to form joint investment fund, accelerate FTA talks
The two nations agreed to speed up free trade negotiations in the service and investment sectors with a goal of striking the deal in 2020. -
25-Sep-2019 The Straits Times
Singapore firms in Myanmar to get better protection under new bilateral treaty
The Bilateral Investment Treaty on the Promotion and Protection of Investments between Singapore and Myanmar aims to promote greater investment flows between the two countries. -
25-Sep-2019 Hindustan Times
China calls for free trade pact with India to fast track business ties
China, he said, had never pursued a trade surplus and the trade imbalance with India was “largely the result of differences in their industrial structures.