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Unifor stands firmly in opposition to Trans-Pacific Partnership
24-Jan-2018     Unifor
The TPP failed to meaningfully address the negative consequences of greater trade and investment liberalization, including rising inequality, environmental sustainability, job displacement and lower work standards.
Thailand proposes FTA talks with Bangladesh
24-Jan-2018     bdnews24
Thailand has proposed to start Free Trade Agreement or FTA talks with Bangladesh as Bangkok wants to enhance the economic cooperation with Dhaka.
Islamabad seeks duty reduction on exports to China
24-Jan-2018     Dawn
Pakistan will demand unilateral concessions on approximately 70 products mostly of export interest to China as part of the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
India-Switzerland talk trade and economic cooperation
24-Jan-2018     ANI
India and Switzerland are negotiating the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) in a bid to embolden the trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Nasheed accuses China of land grab in Maldives
23-Jan-2018     Outlook
The land grab was happening because of a Free Trade Agreement, Special Economic Zones and an amendment to the Constitution authorising foreign ownership of land or freeholds.
World vegetable map 2018: More than just a local affair
23-Jan-2018     Rabobank
The map shows essential vegetable trade flows and highlights some key global trends in the sector, such as the growing importance of production in greenhouses and vertical farms.
Singapore and Sri Lanka sign free trade agreement
23-Jan-2018     Colombo Page
Sri Lanka and Singapore signed a Free Trade Agreement deepening the economic ties and facilitating greater trade flows between the two countries.
Serious malpractices in the negotiation process of the free trade agreements
23-Jan-2018     Professional National Front
Professional National Front, an alliance of the professional associations and trade unions have observed serious violations of the law, best practices and hence the good governance in the negotiation process of the free trade Agreement. They took steps to inform all ministers of the cabinet including the president, in writing but their plea has not been heard.
Societal benefits and costs of international investment agreements
23-Jan-2018     OECD
A critical review of aspects and available empirical evidence.
Japan says trans-Pacific trade pact, without US, to be signed in March
23-Jan-2018     Reuters
Eleven countries aiming to forge a new Asia-Pacific trade pact after the United States pulled out of an earlier version will hold a signing ceremony in Chile in March.