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Indonesia, Denmark put controversy aside to sign investment agreement
24-Jan-2007 Jakarta Post
In an effort to put last year’s cartoon controversy behind them, Indonesia and Denmark have reached an agreement on investment promotion and protection.
Canada inks Chinese agreement for technology cooperation
24-Jan-2007 China Tech News
An agreement for science and technology cooperation between Canada and China has been signed in Beijing covering energy, environment, medical health, life science, agricultural and biological products.
Free trade for Dominicans in limbo thanks to US ambiguity
24-Jan-2007 Dominican Today
The Free Trade Agreement with Central America and the United States has wandered into a state of limbo, notwithstanding statements by Industry and Commerce authorities here that the Dominicans have met all prerequisites needed to enter the treaty. Yet US authorities allege that there are issues pending.
US mulls investment accord with Indonesia ahead of FTA
24-Jan-2007 AFP
The United States is looking into signing an investment treaty with Indonesia this year to set the pace for a larger free trade pact that could boost bilateral trade by up to 40 percent.
SA, EU hope to finalise partnership action plan during German presidency
24-Jan-2007 Engineering News
Despite the unpopularity of the single-country partnership proposal, it is being pursued primarily based on Europe’s analysis of South Africa as the “locomotive” of Africa economic development and integration.
Correa brings hope to Ecuadorians
24-Jan-2007 Toward Freedom
When Ecuadorians went to the polls on Nov. 26 they collectively said no to neoliberalism as they voted overwhelmingly for maverick candidate Rafael Correa over billionaire banana tycoon Alvaro Noboa.
Thai-Japan free trade pact set for legislative assembly hearing
24-Jan-2007 MCOT
The Cabinet gave a greenlight to the proposed Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA) Tuesday, paving the way for the bill to be sent to the National Legislative Assembly for further scrutiny.
Egypt, EFTA to sign free trade agreement Saturday
24-Jan-2007 People’s Daily
A free trade agreement is scheduled to be signed between Egypt and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on Saturday in Davos.
Trade agreement with the EU one of the easiest: Nath
24-Jan-2007 Zee News
Sensing little differences in the proposed free trade agreement with the European Union, India today said the negotiations on the pact should begin soon.
Pakistan decides to initiate dialogue with EU for free trade agreement: PM
24-Jan-2007 Pak Tribune
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has said Pakistan has decided to initiate talks with European Union (EU) for signing free trade agreement.
Japan must enter FTA or lose market to China: Humayun
24-Jan-2007 The News International
Pakistan asked Japan to strike Free Trade Agreement (FTA) otherwise the import of auto parts and machinery from Japan will suffer in the wake of FTA with China, Humayun Akhter Khan, Commerce Minister said Monday.
US reaffirms beef issue must be resolved before FTA conclusion
23-Jan-2007 Yonhap
"The FTA is not going to happen unless the [Korean] market is fully reopened to US beef," says Wendy Cutler, assistant US trade representative.
Textile FDI shifting from China to M’sia
23-Jan-2007 The Edge Daily
Foreign direct investments are shifting back to Malaysia from China, at least in the textile industry, with some multinationals planning to relocate their operations ahead of the signing of the Malaysia-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Via Campesina inaugurates the World Social Forum
22-Jan-2007 Via Campesina
"We fight against those that are seeking to impose the neoliberal model upon us, a model that seeks to privatize our land, our seeds and our water; a model of free trade that makes it impossible for us to make a living in a dignified manner."
US unions oppose free trade with Malaysia
22-Jan-2007 IPS
Trade unions from the United States have joined forces with their Malaysian counterparts to strongly oppose ongoing negotiations for bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) until workers’ concerns are first addressed.
Documento explicativo del TPC entre Panamá y EEUU
22-Jan-2007 MICI
El Ministro de Comercio e Industrias, Alejandro Ferrer, entregó hoy ejemplares del documento explicativo del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) acordado con los Estados Unidos a los representantes de los partidos políticos del país.
US-Panama FTA (2007)
22-Jan-2007 USTR
Draft as of 19 January 2007
New anti-FTA protests in Colombia
22-Jan-2007 Prensa Latina
Senator Jorge Robledo announced on Sunday new demonstrations against the congressional approval of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the governments of Colombia and the US.
Chávez, Morales seek transformation of MERCOSUR trade bloc
21-Jan-2007 ZNet
As South American presidents gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week to negotiate regional trade and integration strategies, including the possible ascension of Bolivia as a full member of the Southern Cone trade bloc MERCOSUR, Presidents Hugo Chávez and Evo Morales challenged the bloc to abandon its free market neoliberal roots.
Unification remains elusive at Mercosur
21-Jan-2007 AP
Discord at the two-day Mercosur summit that ended Friday left many to wonder about the future of a trade bloc that has never lived up to its promise of integrating much of South America into an influential body like the European Union.