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28-Mar-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
Vietnam leader calls for US to rejoin expanded TPP
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc wants to expand a renewed version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact to include the US and other countries to drive global economic growth and fight the rising tide of protectionism. -
28-Mar-2018 Kluwer Arbitration Blog
Impact of foreign direct investment on arbitration in Africa
Whilst arbitrations involve African parties or interests, most of these arbitrations have their seat outside Africa. -
28-Mar-2018 Malaysian Digest
Malaysia studying possibility of having FTA with Brazil
Malaysia is studying the possibility of establishing a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Brazil, International Trade and Industry Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri J Jayasiri said. -
28-Mar-2018 Library of Congress
New Zealand: Agreements with five countries exclude compulsory investor-state dispute settlement processes
On March 9, 2018, the New Zealand Minister for Trade and Export Growth, David Parker, announced that the government has signed “side letters” with five other countries that are also party to the TPP11 that exclude compulsory investor-state dispute settlement. -
28-Mar-2018 Forbes
US- South Korea trade pact revision is full of holes
Amidst all the hoopla about President Trump’s plan to impose punitive tariffs on China, his administration has reached a deal with South Korea on a revision of the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement, known as KORUS. -
28-Mar-2018 Tralac
African Continental Free Trade Area: questions & answers
Compiled by the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in association with the African Union Commission -
27-Mar-2018 Sahara Press Service
EU-Morocco fisheries agreement: European Commission will abide by CJEU’s ruling
In this regard, Federica Mogherini said that the Commission "has taken note" of the CJEU’s ruling and is examining it in order to determine the consequences and possible actions to be taken. -
27-Mar-2018 News.com.au
Call for Australian trade agreement with Britain as Brexit begins
As the date for Brexit looms, trade minister Steven Ciobo is in London for talks on strengthening free trade ties with Britain. -
27-Mar-2018 Tax-News
EU Council ready to negotiate UK FTA
The European Council has said that it is ready to initiate work toward a free trade agreement with the UK, but warned that Brexit will lead to "frictions in trade." -
27-Mar-2018 Eurekalert
Canada-US Free Trade Agreement (CUSFTA) increased caloric intake in Canada
New study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicates these changes corresponded with increased US exports and investment in the Canadian food and beverage sector. -
27-Mar-2018 Fin24
SA wants more clarity before signing African free trade plan
The SA government wants more clarity on details related to the African Continent Free Trade Area. Unions warned that the agreement could lead to job losses. -
27-Mar-2018 The Hindu
India, China plan FTA breakthrough
Chinese Commerce Minister says the two countries will build a closer partnership in development. -
26-Mar-2018 The Week
India proposes to negotiate trade pact with Africa: Prabhu
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu today pitched for a free trade agreement with Africa with a view to boosting economic ties between the two regions. -
26-Mar-2018 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea carmakers want level playing field after FTA revision
South Korean carmakers on Monday called on the government to create a level playing field by easing regulations for them as well after the current trade pact between Seoul and Washington was tentatively revised in favor of US carmakers. -
26-Mar-2018 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia pins hope on ASEAN-EU FTA to support SMEs, palm oil
Speaking at the 16th ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM)-EU Trade Commissioner Consultations in Singapore on Friday, Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita outlined the desired impact a free trade agreement (FTA) between ASEAN and the European Union would have on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the palm oil industry. -
26-Mar-2018 The Hindu BusinessLine
We have resumed work on India-EU FTA: Prabhu
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu today indicated the resumption of negotiations of the long-stalled free trade pact between India and the European Union. -
26-Mar-2018 The Indian Express
Thailand expects some progress on RCEP pact finalisation before July
Thailand is expecting “some progress” towards finalisation of the long-delayed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) before July as a ministerial-level meeting is likely soon to address many of the pending issues. -
26-Mar-2018 Sacramento Bee
SKorea to open auto market wider to US in revised trade deal
South Korea has agreed to further open its auto market to the United States as the two countries prepare to amend their six-year-old trade agreement. -
26-Mar-2018 Jakarta Post
Indonesia calls for unified ASEAN position in RCEP talks
Indonesia has called on ASEAN member countries to develop a unified position in negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). -
26-Mar-2018 Radio NZ
Fiji and PNG talk post Brexit trade
Fiji and Papua New Guinea have held talks with Britain to ensure trade isn’t disrupted post Brexit.