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11-Feb-2019 Stop ISDS
MEPs take note: EU-Singapore deal could hinder fight against fraud and corruption.
The most worrying thing about the EU-Singapore deal is not the risk that Singapore firms themselves pose, but the fact that the agreement looks set to be used as a model for reinvigorating ISDS. -
11-Feb-2019 Huffington Post
Here’s what US lobbyists want Donald Trump to get from a post-Brexit trade deal
Big firms want Donald Trump to play hard ball over the NHS, food quality and consumer rights. -
11-Feb-2019 MENAFN
UK eyes free trade agreement with GCC countries in future, UK Minister tells WAM
UK Secretary of State for International Trade, has said that the UK enjoys strong trading relations with GCC countries and is looking forward to have a free trade agreement with the bloc in the right time. -
11-Feb-2019 The East African
Tanzania allowed 4 months to resolve EPA impasse
The discussion on the EPA took place during the East Africa Community summit, with Tanzania insisting that it must be allowed more time to send experts to EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, to present its grievances. -
11-Feb-2019 The East African
US investors demand $96m for loss of Rwanda contracts
A group of US investors have taken Rwanda to an international court, seeking compensation of $95 million after the government seized their mining concessions, effectively denying them operating licences. -
11-Feb-2019 Bangkok Post
Somkid presses Commerce Ministry on CPTPP
Thai Deputy Prime ordered the Commerce Ministry to submit a request to become a CPTPP member while the government remains in power. -
11-Feb-2019 NHK World Japan
Japan, Turkey to hold talks on EPA
Japan and Turkey will hold talks in Tokyo on a bilateral economic partnership agreement. -
10-Feb-2019 NewsIn Asia
Fate of Maldives-China FTA uncertain as Male loosens ties with Beijing
The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement (MCFTA) is in limbo as the new Maldivian government is looking into all deals, including the MCFTA, entered into by the previous regime. -
10-Feb-2019 Telangana Today
India, Peru to hold next round of FTA talks in March in Lima
India and Peru will hold the next round of negotiations for a proposed free-trade agreement (FTA) in the South American nation in March -
10-Feb-2019 International The News
Expanding scope of FTA from goods to services, investment stressed
High Commissioner of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has suggested expanding the scope of Free Trade Agreement between Sri Lanka and Pakistan from goods to services and investment. -
10-Feb-2019 The New Indian Express
India should not sign this trade deal
Alleged the proposed RCEP would be detrimental Indian trade and access to medicine, government asked to not to sign it. -
10-Feb-2019 GMA News Online
Talks are ongoing for possible PHL-US free trade pact —envoy
The US and Philippine forge can forge a free trade agreement (FTA) as both countries continue holding dialogues on strengthening bilateral trade relations. -
10-Feb-2019 Business Recorder
China, Pakistan inching towards BoP deal, FTA-II
China and Pakistan are reportedly inching towards a deal on Balance of Payment (BoP) support with commercial loans and the second phase of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) expected to be finalised prior April, 2019 -
10-Feb-2019 The Korea Herald
Korea-China-Japan FTA still long way to go
South Korea, Japan and China are making slow progress on FTA negotiations amid contentious issues involving each country’s interests. -
9-Feb-2019 The Express Tribune
Pakistan, Turkey in talks for FTA
Pakistan concerned authorities are in the process of building consensus with Turkish for a meaningful free trade agreement (FTA) and increase in economic integration. -
8-Feb-2019 Express Tribune
Turkish RPP ship: Pakistan breathes $900mn sigh of relief
Pakistan said to have gathered fresh ‘evidence of corruption’ in the procurement of a rental power project (RPP) contract by the Turkish company. -
8-Feb-2019 The Star
Provision that could raise drug costs emerges as key obstacle to NAFTA approval
Some Democrats in the US, like Canada’s generic drug industry, warn that the new biologics rule would keep drug prices high by requiring citizens to wait longer before they can get their hands on lower-cost similar drugs known as biosimilars. -
7-Feb-2019 TASS
Russia plans to sign free trade zone agreements with five countries soon
Russia expects to make free trade zones agreement with Israel, Singapore, India, Egypt and Iran in coming future, First Deputy Minister of Industry Sergey Tsyb said. -
7-Feb-2019 Seafood Source
Faroe Islands and UK ink free trade agreement
The Faroe Islands and the United Kingdom have signed a free trade agreement to ensure that trade between the countries continues after Britain’s departure from the European Union. -
7-Feb-2019 Total Croatia News
Croatia waiting for ICSID ruling in case brought by Hungary’s MOL
Arbitration proceedings which the Hungarian energy group MOL has launched against Croatia before the ICSID in Washington are still ongoing and a ruling is pending, and Croatia has contested the jurisdiction of the arbitration tribunal.