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Policy brief on digital trade

15-Apr-2022 Seattle to Brussels Network

The “digital trade agenda” would see the ability of governments to regulate big tech in the public interest severely curtailed.

Climate change expert report warns that ISDS can block climate action

6-Apr-2022 AFTINET

For the first time, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that climate action is being jeopardised by trade agreements which give global corporations the right to sue governments.

Negotiations to begin on US Indo-Pacific trade pact, but more details needed

1-Apr-2022 AFTINET

It remains unclear as to whether the agreement will be legally binding, whether it will contain dispute resolution mechanisms, and whether it will be an ‘all in’ agreement or allow parties to choose what they sign up to.

‘Renewable’ energy in Tunisia: an unjust transition

1-Apr-2022 TNI

Following the principles set out in the ECT, the EU is seeking to deepen liberalization in order to standardize the Tunisian legislative framework through FTA negotiations.

The conflict between traditional miners in Marmato and Canadian transnational mining companies: Another ISDS dispute over natural resources in Colombia

31-Mar-2022 IISD

In Marmato, the foreign investment promotion and protection system facilitated the transformation of the traditional small-scale mining regime into a transnational large-scale mining regime.

The powers pushing for a planet-wrecking trade deal

28-Mar-2022 Friends of the Earth Europe

This report exposes the corporations most eagerly and successfully lobbying for the EU-Mercosur trade deal – a deal designed to increase profits at the expense of climate, biodiversity, health and indigenous rights.

Bangladesh may hold talks with ASEAN countries to sign FTA: Philippine envoy

13-May-2022 The Daily Star

After the graduation to a developing nation, Bangladesh may take the initiative for holding discussions with ASEAN countries to sign free trade agreement, Philippine Ambassador said.

EU wants to sign stalled trade agreements, but with Mercosur objections persist

13-May-2022 MercoPress

The European Union aims to finalize and sign at least three stalled trade agreements this year as the bloc looks to reinforce strategic alliances amid the turmoil caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

US proposes pick-and-choose Indo-Pacific economic framework

13-May-2022 Hindustan Times

A State Department spokesperson said the US was still discussing the mechanics of the framework with its partners but will design IPEF to prioritise flexibility and inclusion

EU and Japan agree on digital cooperation

13-May-2022 Ghana News Agency

The European Union and Japan have agreed on increased cooperation to develop digital technologies, cyber security and artificial intelligence.

Russia’s Sberbank to appeal against Ukraine’s move to seize its assets

13-May-2022 Reuters

Russia’s top lender Sberbank initiated investment arbitration proceedings against Ukraine after its parliament approved a presidential decree allowing for the forced seizure of Sberbank-owned assets in the country.

India, Oman agree to have joint feasibility study on limited trade deal

12-May-2022 Business Standard

The development is taking place at a time when India is set to begin deeper engagements with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries towards inking a free trade agreement (FTA).

From the movements

Policy brief on digital trade

Climate change expert report warns that ISDS can block climate action

Negotiations to begin on US Indo-Pacific trade pact, but more details needed

‘Renewable’ energy in Tunisia: an unjust transition

The conflict between traditional miners in Marmato and Canadian transnational mining companies: Another ISDS dispute over natural resources in Colombia

The powers pushing for a planet-wrecking trade deal

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Bangladesh may hold talks with ASEAN countries to sign FTA: Philippine envoy

EU wants to sign stalled trade agreements, but with Mercosur objections persist

US proposes pick-and-choose Indo-Pacific economic framework

EU and Japan agree on digital cooperation

Russia’s Sberbank to appeal against Ukraine’s move to seize its assets

India, Oman agree to have joint feasibility study on limited trade deal

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