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Limited FTA with US
India and the US will discuss the possibility of a bilateral investment agreement or a limited free-trade agreement (FTA) in services next month at the first meeting of the recently constituted United States-India Trade Policy Forum.
India and Indonesia seek to boost bilateral trade
India and Indonesia have decided to set up a joint study group to examine the possibility of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
GCC banking sector liberalisation: FTA impact
Recently, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) negotiations are being held between the GCC countries and the USA. Being crucial sectors in these countries’ economies, the banking and financial sectors are being considered for liberalisation in the context of these FTAs.
Washington likely to press for opening of beef market
The United States is very likely to ask Thailand to further open its market for beef under the two countries’ planned free trade area (FTA) agreement, in order to stay competitive with rival Australia.
Dhaka again rejects Delhi’s FTA proposal
Bangladesh has once again outright rejected an Indian proposal for signing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with her, urging the counterpart to sign the proposed South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) for boosting the regional trade and commerce.
Tribunal OKs treaty-shopping for better arbitration options in Gas Natural case
Another international arbitral tribunal has weighed in on the question as to whether “Most-Favored Nation” treatment offers foreign investors access to more favorable dispute resolution options found in other treaties.
Syrian parliament approves Free Trade Agreement with Jordan
The Syrian government approved a free trade agreement signed with Jordan. Officials said the deal is aimed at developing economic cooperation and boost bilateral trade between the two countries.
NBD outlines major US objectives of FTAs
National Bank of Dubai in a report outlined the US main objectives from regional trade agreements, the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
Pakistan, Malaysia likely to ink FTA in October
Pakistan and Malaysia are likely to ink a Free Trade Agreement in October this year.
India-Chile Framework Agreement (2005)
FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF CHILE AND THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA
India-Afghanistan PTA (2003)
PREFERENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE TRANSITIONAL ISLAMIC STATE OF AFGHANISTAN
The implications of Cafta for Thai-US FTA talks
There are signs that many Americans are becoming more unwilling to bear the burdens of free trade.
Ford Thailand objects to planned Thai-Japan FTA
The impact of a tentative free-trade agreement with Japan on the automobile industry’s import tariff structure may prompt the US-based giant Ford Motor Co. to reconsider planned investments in Thailand.
S. Korea, Singapore sign FTA
South Korea and Singapore formally signed a free trade agreement (FTA) here Thursday, reported the South Korean Yonhap News Agency.
China expresses interest in FTA with Korea
China, the country’s leading export market, has expressed interest in beginning government-level talks with Korea for an early free-trade agreement.
Japan-Thailand FTA: Tokyo settles for an easy and small trade deal.
Japan has reached a general accord for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Thailand, a key trade and diplomatic partner in Asia. Expectations for a substantial and beneficial agreement were high, but the deal has ended up a deep disappointment because Japan took the line of least resistance.
Korea-Singapore FTA (2005)
CAFTA signed into law
President Bush signed the Central America Free Trade Agreement into law Tuesday.
Nicaragua signs ARPPI with Luxembourg, Belgium (Eng/Esp/Fra)
Nicaragua has recently signed Agreements on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments (ARPPI) with Luxembourg and Belgium.
Coalition denounces CAFTA approval
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.