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TPP seen critical for beef sales growth in Japan
16-Jan-2018     Manitoba Co-Operator
The beef export from Canada to Japan and other parts of Asia has increased significantly. But, if Canada chooses to opt out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the Canadian beef producers could lose millions of dollars.
Bumpy road ahead for S. Korea-US FTA renegotiation: senior official
15-Jan-2018     Yonhap
A bumpy road lies ahead for the renegotiation of the free trade deal between South Korea and the United States, a Korean senior trade official said.
Trump softens on NAFTA
15-Jan-2018     Axios
Five sources who've spoken privately with Trump about NAFTA say he's taking more seriously the risks of withdrawing the U.S. from the trade deal with Canada and Mexico.
China's 'New Silk Road' goes straight through the Caucasus
15-Jan-2018     Deutsch Welle
With its New Silk Road mega-project, China is building on old traditions. But hard-core geostrategic interests, not nostalgia, are guiding Beijing's investments. Miodrag Soric reports from Tbilisi, Georgia.
Anchoring labour rights more effectively in EU trade agreements
15-Jan-2018     Social Europe
We have highlighted some of the main limitations of the approach taken and how greater accountability could be established in current agreements.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Narendra Modi meet to focus on India, Israel business ties
15-Jan-2018     LiveMint
Forging links between the entrepreneurs of India and Israel in areas of technology and innovation is high on the agenda of both the governments as they look for ways to propel ties to the next level.
Japan, Bulgaria agree to boost cooperation on Japan-EU free trade deal
15-Jan-2018     Nikkei Asian Review
Japan aims to set up a business forum to facilitate Japanese companies' making inroads into Bulgaria so that those companies can discuss challenges they face with the Bulgarian government.
Malaysian Chinese feel impact of China's "Belt and Road" initiative
15-Jan-2018     NHK World
In Malaysia, people of Chinese descent account for about a quarter of the population. With China seeking a stronger economic foothold overseas through its "Belt and Road" initiative, this community is looking to benefit.
Turkey, Somalia sign Economic Partnership Agreement
15-Jan-2018     Somali Update
Last week, Turkey and Somalia signed economic partnership agreement.The countries also came to an understanding on fishing and fisheries. Under this, Turkish fishermen will be able to fish in Somalia's territorial waters.
Singapore takes the hot seat: Steering Asean amid challenges
14-Jan-2018     The Straits Times
As Singapore becomes chairman of grouping, it hopes to get members to share common vision on terrorism, climate change and trade.