1-Apr-2016
ASEAN Briefing
In contrast to ASEAN-based investors that are protected under AICA, the level of protection for foreign investors largely depends on bilateral investment treaties.
31-Mar-2016
ASEAN Briefing
The ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA) was adopted in 2009 to establish an investment environment based on international best practices.
31-Mar-2016
Huffington Post
On the Trans-Pacific Partnership, International Trade minister Chrystia Freeland has claimed to be in “listening mode." But it is not clear whom she is actually consulting. From our experience, it has been the usual blue-chip industry reps.
30-Mar-2016
Alberta Farmer Express
Trade deal is a ‘non-story’ on the other side of
the Atlantic
29-Mar-2016
Economy Watch
Chinese officials announced that a US-China bilateral investment treaty (BIT) is close to being signed.
29-Mar-2016
Financial Express
Hard bargaining between potential partners.
25-Mar-2016
The Jakarta Post
The government aims to boost cooperation for the digital economy and services sectors within the framework of the ongoing Indonesia-Australia comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
25-Mar-2016
The Himalayan Times
The commerce ministers will discuss on enhancing intra-SAARC trade flows under SAFTA and vision for further trade liberalisation by reducing non-tariff and para-tariff barriers.
25-Mar-2016
The Conversation
Bilateral investment treaties have been a source of political controversy in recent years. This is clear from the alarming increase in the number of disputes between investors and governments.
25-Mar-2016
Manitoba Co-operator
But that meat must be produced according to EU standards,
which stipulate no growth hormones.