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PH seen ratifying economic treaty end-2022
24-Oct-2022 Manila Standard
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is yet to make a decision on the ratification of the RCEP as he wants to ensure the trade agreement will not be detrimental to local industries.
CSOs warn Nigeria against acceding to the Energy Charter Treaty
21-Oct-2022 Extractive360
Signing the ECT would give the transnational companies in the energy sector a weapon to re-colonise Nigeria, as it would also be incompatible with Nigeria’s economic diversification aspirations.
India, UK unlikely to finalise FTA before ’23
21-Oct-2022 Hindustan Times
India and the UK are unlikely to finalise a trade deal before 2023, largely because of the political turmoil in Britain and differences within the outgoing Liz Truss government on issues such as mobility of professionals and immigration.
Beyond ‘Once BITten, Twice Shy’: defending the legitimacy of investor-state dispute settlement in Peru and Australia
20-Oct-2022 Taylor & Francis Online
Why do governments include ISDS in investment treaties despite scant evidence of its economic benefits and clearer info about its costs?
Panama plays US off against China in FTA talks, but has limited hand
20-Oct-2022 Dialogo Chino
Panama’s decision to restart negotiations towards a free trade agreement with China appear to be an attempt to pressure the US’ own trade agenda.
Canadian beef sector marks five years of CETA
20-Oct-2022 Empire Advance
The Canadian Cattle Association representatives visited Brussels to discuss solutions to address the regulatory obstacles.
Singapore backs China’s entry into CPTPP, acknowledges lack of consensus
19-Oct-2022 La Prensa Latina
China would need to fulfill the requirements the pact’s requirements, conditions and obligations, a process which Canberra has been wary of for different reasons, such as Beijing imposing a series of measures including tariffs on Australian products.
Dutch to leave Energy Charter Treaty because of climate change conflict
19-Oct-2022 DutchNews
The Netherlands is leaving a controversial energy treaty because it conflicts with Paris climate accord commitments, energy minister Rob Jetten said
UK-India FTA talks don’t have Oct 24 deadline anymore: Kemi Badenoch
18-Oct-2022 Fibre2Fashion
The United Kingdom’s talks with India over signing a draft free trade agreement (FTA) do not have a October 24 (Hindu festival of Diwali) deadline anymore, according to UK trade secretary Kemi Badenoch.
Steps for FTA with Japan underway
18-Oct-2022 The Daily Star
Bangladesh is working on getting either a free trade agreement (FTA) or economic partnership agreement (EPA) signed with Japan, the most promising export market in Asia, with the commerce ministry having already prepared a relevant memorandum of cooperation (MoC).
The agreement in principle on ECT “modernization”: A botched reform attempt that undermines climate action
18-Oct-2022 Kluwer Arbitration Blog
The renegotiated ECT does not rise to the mounting global challenges regarding energy investment, climate action, and sustainable development.
President stresses for early CEPA finalization with UAE to increase exports
18-Oct-2022 Daily Times
Pakistani President urged the need for early finalization of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates to enable Pakistan to increase its exports.
Saudi-South African economic relations on a steady upward trajectory
18-Oct-2022 IOL
South Africa aims to become Saudi Arabia’s gateway for African markets in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Canada strengthens economic cooperation with Jakarta, Indo-Pacific
17-Oct-2022 The Jakarta Post
Ottawa strengthened its trade relationship with Jakarta and the Indo-Pacific region as Canada Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Minister Mary Ng concluded her two-days long visit to Indonesia to advance at least two economic agreements.
Free trade agreements: Mexico. How to get out of corporate submission?
17-Oct-2022 GRAIN
We have produced a detailed study/story of NAFTA, with its eternal wake of treatises and agreements, its effects, and the tools to analyse and organise resistance against the impacts of FTAs.
Taiwan, US hope to come up with ’early harvest’ list on trade deal by year-end
17-Oct-2022 Focus Taiwan
Taiwan hopes to reach consensus with the United States to come up with an "early harvest list" on a bilateral trade deal before the end of this year, the nation’s deputy trade negotiator said.
Justice ministry requests recalculation of ICSID ruling
17-Oct-2022 KBS
Should the claims be accepted, the amount the South Korean government has to pay to Lone Star would be reduced to a little over 216 million U.S. dollars.
Free trade between Eurasian Economic Union & Iran may launch next year
17-Oct-2022 Al Mayadeen
The head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran said in an interview that the Islamic Republic may implement a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union as of next year.
A backdoor for fossil fuel protection: How extending ECT coverage to CCUS, hydrogen, and ammonia will lock-in oil & gas
14-Oct-2022 CIEL
Extending protection under the Energy Charter Treaty to investments in carbon capture, utilization and storage, hydrogen, and ammonia, among other emerging energy technologies and products, could hamper the ability of States to end reliance on fossil fuels.
Ecuador makes progress in FTA negotiations with Costa Rica
14-Oct-2022 Xinhua
For Ecuador, reaching an FTA with Costa Rica is key in its strategy to consolidate the country’s position in the Central American market where it already has trade agreements with Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador.