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Germany puts CETA free trade deal with Canada on hold
23-Sep-2014     DW
The German government now wants to delay approval of CETA, reports Deutsche Welle
Sweden awaits Indo-EU FTA to push business plans
23-Sep-2014     DEccan Herald
Swedish corporations like ABB, AstraZeneca, H&M, Volvo, Scania and IKEA are all set to take advantage of the EU-India FTA once it is signed, says ambassador.
EAC strikes economic partnership deal to join EU
22-Sep-2014     Capital FM
The East African Community (EAC) has reached a common position on the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) which it intends to sign with the European Union.
EAC, EU agree to settle unresolved trade issues
22-Sep-2014     Standard
East African Community (EAC) states and the European Union (EU) have reached a new deal in protracted negotiations of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs).
PHL to open more bilateral agreements
22-Sep-2014     Philippine Star
Trade Undersecretary Adrian Cristobal Jr. said the Philippines is willing to look into having bilateral trade agreements with other countries.
S. Korea-China free trade talks reach 'critical stage'
22-Sep-2014     Yonhap
Free trade talks between South Korea and China have reached a "critical stage," a Seoul delegate said Monday, suggesting that both sides were stepping up efforts to produce a breakthrough toward a deal.
Japanese Minister urges Thai to support ASEAN + 6 FTA
22-Sep-2014     NNT
Japan wants Thailand to support the RCEP negotiations and proposes the resumption of the Japan–Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA) due to the changing political situations in the two countries.
Korea, Canada ink FTA
22-Sep-2014     Chosun Ilbo
Korea and Canada officially sign a free trade agreement on Monday according to terms agreed in March after nine years of tough negotiations.
Australia: Harper review recommends scrutiny of trade agreement IP clauses
22-Sep-2014     Computerworld
A panel conducting a review of Australia competition policy landscape has recommended increased scrutiny of intellectual property-related clauses in trade agreements.
Delays in TPP 'could affect US presence in Asia', says S'pore PM
22-Sep-2014     Straits Times
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says the US will be "giving the game away" if it does not step up and press ahead to get the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement talks concluded.