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3-Apr-2019 Independent.ng
Implementation of AfCFTA in Nigeria will increase unemployment among farmers – NANTS warns
The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) has warned that the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in Nigeria would increase unemployment among farmers, and farm workers in the country. -
3-Apr-2019 The New Times
Africa’s free trade deal reaches required minimum ratifications
The Gambia became the 22nd country to ratify the agreement effectively helping meet the minimum threshold. -
3-Apr-2019 CNBC
US and China are reportedly drawing closer to a final trade agreement
American and Chinese officials negotiating a trade deal have resolved most of the outstanding issues but are still haggling over how to implement and enforce such an agreement. -
2-Apr-2019 Queensland Country Life
China FTA safeguard sting
If safeguard is triggered, tariff reverts to the lesser of WTO most-favoured-nation (MFN) applied rate of customs duty in effect on the date the safeguard measure is applied or the original base rate of the tariff reduction schedule. -
1-Apr-2019 UNCTAD
Reforming investment dispute settlement: A stocktaking
Investor-State dispute settlement continues to be controversial, spurring debate in the investment and development community and the public at large. States are responding to challenges and concerns surrounding ISDS through different avenues. -
1-Apr-2019 Bangkok Post
Kingsgate prepares for legal challenge to mine closure
The Australian mining company Kingsgate Consolidated, armed with a US$55-million insurance payout for the closure of its gold mine in Thailand, says it now has the financial means to pursue its arbitration case against the Thai government. -
1-Apr-2019 Newsday
TT signs UK trade agreement
One week after nine Cariforum countries signed an agreement with the United Kingdom to maintain preferential trade agreements if and when the UK leaves the European Union, Trinidad and Tobago also signed on to the agreement. -
1-Apr-2019 Economic Times
Pakistan diverts CPEC corridor funds; China ties under pressure
A controversy has erupted over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) following allegations that the Pakistani government has diverted funds for joint infrastructure development projects with China under BRI to other projects. -
1-Apr-2019 France 24
France blocks US trade talks, angering EU: diplomats
Paris is especially wary after the failure of talks on TTIP, a far more ambitious transatlantic trade plan. -
1-Apr-2019 NY Magazine
Trump’s NAFTA 2.0 puts big pharma first, America second
The new version of NAFTA forbids the US Congress from curtailing Big Pharma’s patent monopolies on some of the world’s most expensive drugs. -
1-Apr-2019 The Mainichi
Japan, US eye 1st trade talks on April 15-16: sources
Japan and the United States plan to launch bilateral trade talks on April 15 and 16 in Washington. -
1-Apr-2019 Radio NZ
China to launch agricultural training in Pacific
China is launching an agricultural training programme for Pacific Island countries to bring their industries in line with Chinese standards. -
1-Apr-2019 Business Standard
Indonesia wins $469 mn arbitration case against Indian metal firm IMFA
Indonesia has won a $469 million arbitration case against India’s Metal Ferro and Alloys Ltd (IMFA) after nearly four years of court battles -
1-Apr-2019 IISD
Investor–State Dispute Settlement reform talks resume at UNCITRAL
The next meeting of a United Nations working group debating options for reforming investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) will take place in New York from April 1 to 5. -
1-Apr-2019 Geopolitical Monitor
Kazakhstan looks beyond Central Asia for new trade opportunities
Kazakhstan aims to become one of the top 30 developed economies by 2050, it is imperative for the nation to continue to appear as an attractive trade partner and a destination for extra-regional investors. -
1-Apr-2019 Global News
Is Canada ready for free trade with China? Some experts say it’s a ‘non-starter’ right now
Amid the continued efforts of the Trudeau government to negotiate a free trade deal with China, a recent report suggests that a free trade agreement with the world’s most powerful economic force should be a “non-starter” for Canada right now. -
1-Apr-2019 The News International
Pakistan to seek $1 bn export orders from China: Razak
Pakistan and China are set to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA)-II when Prime Minister Imran Khan will leave for Beijing on April 27 -
31-Mar-2019
Australia - Hong Kong investment agreement
As released by the Australian Government -
29-Mar-2019 GRAIN
The Belt and Road Initiative: Chinese agribusiness going global
The Belt and Road Initiative provides a framework for Chinese investment to enhance existing infrastructure as well as build new production sites and trade routes to better connect China with the rest of the world. -
29-Mar-2019 South Centre
The future of investor-state dispute settlement deliberated at UNCITRAL: Unveiling a dichotomy between reforming and consolidating the current regime
Reform of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) is being deliberated at the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group III, which will be meeting in New York between the 1st and 5th of April 2019.