9-Jan-2017
The Manila Times
Both parties are now “undertaking their respective domestic processes for the ratification and entry into force of the agreement.
9-Jan-2017
South China Morning Post
Experts say the RCEP can now be the centrepiece of 21st century free trade, a title they previously bestowed on the TPP.
7-Jan-2017
Foreign Policy
In Trump’s chaos, Abe sees opportunity. With Trump’s leanings toward protectionism, the Japanese prime minister is now in a position to pick up the reins in helping to promote trade among the increasingly interwoven economies of Asia.
7-Jan-2017
Global Telecoms Business
ACP Axos Capital is suing the Kosovo government for €400m as a result of its failed bid to buy Kosovo Telecom.
6-Jan-2017
Sahara Press Services
The Washington Times highlighted the considerable achievement that the Frente Polisario gained in the international sphere in its struggle for the self-determination of the Sahrawi people.
6-Jan-2017
The Express Tribune
Pakistan and Malaysia are negotiating to further reduce duties on existing and additional tariff lines under the FTA to facilitate businesses of both countries.
5-Jan-2017
Financial Post
Donald Trump won’t be able to punish General Motors Co. for building cars in Mexico without violating NAFTA
5-Jan-2017
Western Sahara Resource Watch
See statement and press conference held in Brussels.
5-Jan-2017
New York Times
For 10 years, Jorge Augustín Martínez has driven a forklift for Prolec, a joint venture with General Electric that makes transformers. A father of two, he earns about $100 for a six-day workweek.
5-Jan-2017
University of Oxford
Foreign firms tend to be treated at least as well by host state governments as comparable domestic firms in the vast majority of cases. There is a political advantage, as opposed to liability, of being a foreign firm.
4-Jan-2017
Latin American Herald Tribune
The aim is to achieve such an agreement as early as possible, before 2017 ends.
4-Jan-2017
The Express Tribune
Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) expressed concerns on the government’s proposal to include the auto sector in the FTA between Pakistan and Thailand.
4-Jan-2017
Business Recorder
Pakistan Commerce Ministry has not yet decided to go for the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China
