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Why is Taiwan using APEC to lobby to join the CPTPP trade pact?
15-Nov-2021 Aljazeera
When Taiwan aimed to join the first incarnation of the CPTPP, the US-led Trans Pacific Partnership, it garnered little support due to concerns about China.
Xi Jinping, speaking at APEC, pledges market reforms in bid to join Asia-Pacific trade bloc
12-Nov-2021 South China Morning Post
President Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged a raft of economic reforms as part of China’s efforts to join a Pacific Rim trade pact abandoned four years ago by the US and warned against efforts to “draw ideological lines” in the Asia-Pacific region.
SACU, EFTA continue negotiations on expanded Free Trade Agreement
12-Nov-2021 Namibia Economist
Senior officials and experts from the Southern African Customs Union and the European Free Trade Association Member States met through videoconference on 3 and 4 November 2021 to continue their negotiations on an updated and expanded Free Trade Agreement.
UAE signs historic business pact with Jersey
10-Nov-2021 The National
The UAE signed a historic investment pact with Jersey to “help facilitate” financial flows between the two and offer investors “better protection”.
China’s bid to join CPTPP: Neither serious nor sincere
10-Nov-2021 The Japan Times
Joining the pact is a smart move for Beijing, but will it abide by the rules?
CPTPP members ’welcome’ Taiwan’s bid to join: New Zealand official
10-Nov-2021 Focus Taiwan
Any new entry in the CPTPP requires the unanimous support of all the trade bloc’s members.
The United States has said it wants to “enhance” trade ties with Uruguay
10-Nov-2021 Lodi Valley News
The US intends to increase trade and investments through the TIFA agreement.
Cabinet okays Asean-Canada FTA framework
10-Nov-2021 Bangkok Post
The cabinet yesterday approved the negotiation framework for the Asean-Canada free trade agreement (FTA), hoping the pact will help open a gateway for Thailand into North America.
Another wind farm investor sues Romania for phased off incentives
9-Nov-2021 Romania-Insider
Kelag, one of the most important energy holding companies in Austria, referred Romania to the World Bank’s ICSID, accusing the country of violating the so-called Energy Charter Treaty.
S. Korea in close consultation with Mexico to resume FTA talks: ministry
9-Nov-2021 Korea Herald
South Korea and Mexico have "closely discussed" the possible resumption of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement.
Japan, Colombia agree to accelerate EPA negotiations
9-Nov-2021 Nippon
Japan and Colombia have agreed to proceed with negotiations on a bilateral economic partnership agreement swiftly.
Will Thailand ever join the CPTPP?
8-Nov-2021 The Diplomat
While there are clear benefits for large companies to joining the pact, there are also clear drawbacks that could make life harder for the average Thai.
S. Korea, Singapore aim to strike digital trade deal this year
8-Nov-2021 Korea Herald
South Korea and Singapore agreed to conclude their digital trade pact in 2021 in a move to deepen broader trade and economic ties, Seoul’s trade ministry said.
Iran-Pakistan free trade agreement to be implemented within 3 months
8-Nov-2021 Tehran Times
Iran and Pakistan are going to implement a free trade agreement within the next three months, Iranian Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister announced.
‘EU agrees on cooperation with Taipei’
8-Nov-2021 Taipei Times
European Parliament’s committee President said that he would continue to push for closer ties between the EU and Taiwan, and advocate for a bilateral investment agreement.
Campaign win: Australia cuts ties with Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)
8-Nov-2021 AFTINET
In a significant step forward in the campaign against Investor-State Dispute Settlements (ISDS), Australia has announced its withdrawal from its signatory status to the Energy Charter Treaty.
New Asia-Pacific free trade deal harmful to PH food producers, groups say
8-Nov-2021 Inquirer
The country’s agricultural groups urged the government to step on the brakes and review the condition of the farm sector before signing up to a new Asia-Pacific free trade deal that will worsen the already dire state of domestic food producers.
Thai envoy stresses FTA critical to balance bilateral trade
8-Nov-2021 International The News
Trade between Pakistan and Thailand could be balanced if the government of Pakistan tackles the hurdles efficiently, particularly the delay in signing a free trade agreement (FTA), said acting Thailand Consul General Paoyee Waesahmae.
Japan FTA talks stalled on farm product access
8-Nov-2021 Business World
The process of reviewing the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and Japan has stalled on the issue of access to Japanese markets for Philippine farm products, according to the Board of Investments (BoI).
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) text (Jun 2020)
5-Nov-2021 New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade