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12-Feb-2019 JDSupra
Latin America dispute resolution update – the latest developments in cross-border disputes involving the US and Latin America (February 2019)
New claims against Latin American countries. Ecuador, Argentina and Uruguay pass new investment and arbitration laws. -
12-Feb-2019 BBC
UK signs post-Brexit trade deal with Switzerland
The "continuity agreement" - based on the EU’s existing free trade deal with Switzerland - was agreed in December but ratified on Monday. -
12-Feb-2019 Reuters
US glass firm sues Venezuela to collect $500 million expropriation award
US glass container maker Owens-Illinois Inc has sued Venezuela and state-owned companies as it seeks to collect a $500 million arbitration award over the 2010 nationalization of two plants. -
12-Feb-2019 Reuters
EU begins process to hit Cambodia with trade sanctions
The European Union started an 18-month process that could lead to the suspension of Cambodia’s duty-free trade access over its record on human rights and democracy. -
12-Feb-2019 New Age Business
Bangladesh, Indonesia set to start PTA negotiation
Bangladesh and Indonesia are set to start a negotiation this month for signing a preferential trade agreement to boost bilateral trade -
11-Feb-2019
EU-New Zealand FTA: NZ proposals (November 2018)
As released by the Government of New Zealand -
11-Feb-2019 SOMO
The EU-Singapore investment protection agreement
An analysis of its impact on managing government bonds and capital flows. -
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