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The burden of Taiwan’s stalled trade deal with China
11-May-2015    
Like its Asian neighbors, Taiwan has been struggling with moribund exports as China’s economic growth slows and a pickup in the U.S. loses some steam.
A major AIDS research groups says the TPP will make it harder to fight AIDS
11-May-2015     Vox
A new report from the prominent AIDS research group amfAR says that the Trans-Pacific Partnership would hamper the global fight against AIDS (and other diseases) in a way that would ultimately cost lives.
Could massive EU-US trade deal be extended to Israel?
11-May-2015     Electronic Intifada
The idea that Israel would be eligible to join TTIP is being mulled over by the cognoscenti in both Brussels and Washington, reports David Cronin.
Crunch time for TPPA talks
11-May-2015    
Negotiations for the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement have to be concluded in the next few weeks, or it will be suspended. But there are still many unsettled issues.
RI to resume free trade talks with EU next month
11-May-2015     Jakarta Post
The Indonesian government is to restart long-delayed negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with the European Union on 15 June.
Namibia, EU ready to sign EPA
11-May-2015     New Era
The European Union and Namibia have wrapped up negotiations for the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), and are expected to sign the agreement later this year as the EU builds on its involvement with Namibia.
US-Armenian trade deal signed
11-May-2015     Azatutyun
The United States and Armenia have signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), generally seen as a precursor to a full fledged FTA.
Egypt: Collateral costs of investment
11-May-2015     Zawya
Foreign investment is crucial for reviving Egypt's economy, but a new report reveals it can come at a considerable cost, writes Stefan Weichert
Europe, Mexico to seek new trade pact to deepen North American ties
11-May-2015     Reuters
The European Union and Mexico will launch negotiations towards a new free-trade agreement later this year, as Europe seeks to tie its economy closer to North America following a deal with Canada and efforts to sign an accord with the United States.
EU-Mexico free trade agreement to be upgraded
11-May-2015     RTT
The European Union and Mexico announced the joint intention to upgrade the EU-Mexico Free Trade Agreement.