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CAFTA signed into law
3-Aug-2005 San Francisco Chronicle
President Bush signed the Central America Free Trade Agreement into law Tuesday.
Nicaragua signs ARPPI with Luxembourg, Belgium (Eng/Esp/Fra)
3-Aug-2005
Nicaragua has recently signed Agreements on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (ARPPI) with Luxembourg and Belgium.
Coalition denounces CAFTA approval
3-Aug-2005
Members of the Stop CAFTA Coalition denounced the approval of the US-Dominican Republic Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) which passed by a vote of 217 to 215 in the House of Representatives early Thursday morning.
NZTE tells business: Get ready for Malaysia FTA
2-Aug-2005
A free trade agreement with Malaysia is just around the corner and businesses should begin preparing to take advantage of the opportunities it will bring, according to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) Kuala Lumpur Trade Commissioner Jeff Shepherd.
FTA fine print remains a big hurdle
2-Aug-2005
Bilateral free-trade agreements typically revolve around discussions of quotas and tariffs and the principle of market access for traders. But an even more crucial component is rules of origin. In the end, an agreement without clear, practical and fair rules is nothing but a can of food with no opener _ you know the food is in there, you just can’t eat it.
Long-lasting Thai-Japanese FTA negotiation concludes
2-Aug-2005 MCOT
The long-lasting negotiation for the Thai-Japanese free trade area (FTA) covering more than 7,000 product items has finally been wrapped up with an agreement to be signed in next April and effective in September 2006.
India, Korea to ink economic pact soon
2-Aug-2005 Deccan Herald
The final round of consultations of India-Korea Joint Study Group are to be held soon to finalise its report on the formulation of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries, Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs & Trade Ban Ki-Moon, said Monday.
Nigerian traders mobilise for 5m signatures against EPA
2-Aug-2005 all
National Association of Nigerian Traders has joined forces in the moved to secure about 5 million stakeholder signatures against the endorsement of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between European countries and the Africa Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Countries.
Philippines readies for free trade agreement talks with US
30-Jul-2005 PDI
The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry said it will begin a study in preparation for negotiating a free trade agreement with the United States. The study is expected to be completed in September and the results would be validated through regional public consultations starting in October.
RP prepares for possible trade accord with US
29-Jul-2005 ABS-CBN
Baby steps have begun in engaging the United States on a possible trade pact, the Philippines’ trade department said in a report to President Arroyo.
Assessment shows trade pact danger
28-Jul-2005 Taipei Times
A Taiwanese government report argues that increased economic integration between China, Japan and South Korea could threaten the nation
India to explore FTA with AGCC
28-Jul-2005 Khaleej Times
India will explore a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and explore opportunities with individual countries in the Arab world for greater cooperation in the services sector.
Sticky situation for Japan’s rice policy
28-Jul-2005 Asia Times
As Japan moves to sign more bilateral Free Trade Agreements, agriculture remains a sticking point with other rice producing nations such as Australia, India and China.
CAFTA approved by US House
28-Jul-2005 Bloomberg
The US House of Representatives approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement, overcoming objections by unions, sugar producers and textile makers in what became the most contentious trade fight in Congress in a decade.
Pacific nations’ threat
28-Jul-2005 Post Courier
Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Island countries are likely to be forced to drop trade barriers earlier than planned to Australia and New Zealand.
In Bush win, House narrowly approves CAFTA
28-Jul-2005 AP
The US House of Representatives narrowly approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement early Thursday, a personal triumph for President Bush.
Thai-Japan Free Trade Agreement expected by next April
27-Jul-2005 MCOT
Despite a few sticky issues, the leader of the Thai negotiating team reckons the Thai-Japanese Free Trade Agreement could be ready to be signed by the two leaders next April.
Australian PM holds FTA talks with United Arab Emirates
27-Jul-2005 ABC
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has held talks with officials from the United Arab Emirates on another Free Trade Agreement. The UAE has the world’s 3rd largest oil reserves.
CECA and free trade agreements
27-Jul-2005 PIB
A Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Singapore has been signed on the 29th June in New Delhi by the Prime Ministers of two countries.
Inter-ministerial group to assess trade agreement with China
26-Jul-2005 Financial Express
The Indian government is planning to constitute a high-level inter-ministerial group to weigh the pros and cons of having some sort of trade/economic pact with China.