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Treaty-based disputes between investors, states on the rise, says Unctad
7-May-2013    
Dispute settlements between investors and states saw 62 new cases initiated last year, the highest number of known treaty-based disputes filed in a year, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) in March.
Call to boost NE-SE Asia links
7-May-2013    
The long forgotten traditional links including the historic Stilwell Road connecting the North-east and the neighbouring countries have emerged as critical to connecting South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Canada says close to agreeing long-delayed EU free-trade deal
7-May-2013     Reuters
Canada is close to finalizing a long-delayed free-trade deal with the European Union but will not set a timetable for reaching an agreement, even though the EU is set to start talks with the United States, a top official said on Monday.
International investment agreements report from CRS
6-May-2013     Secrecy News
“Presently, there are over 3,000 BITs globally. The United States has concluded 47 BITs, 41 of which have entered into force.” These treaties were tabulated by CRS and presented along with other little-known data on the subject in "US International Investment Agreements: Issues for Congress", April 29, 2013.
Oppn wants FTA with EU to be discussed in parliament
6-May-2013     Business Standard
The main opposition party, Bharatiya Janata Party and Left parties joined hands to demand that union government should discuss the crucial free trade agreement with European Union before a final decision is taken by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government.
US and EU see opening for free-trade pact
6-May-2013     Washington Times
Trade officials on both sides of the Atlantic say there is a short "political window" to negotiate a free-trade agreement between the United States and European Union.
Mexican and EU lawmakers say free trade deal needs overhaul
6-May-2013     EFE
European Parliament members and Mexican federal lawmakers wrapped up their joint meeting and called for "far-ranging modifications" to the trade agreement signed in 1997 and implemented in 2000.
ADB asks the flurry of FTAs to be stringed together
6-May-2013     Business Standard
The Asian Development Bank today said the Indian government should start thinking about consolidating the flurry of free trade agreements it has implemented or is negotiating, by bringing all deals under one mega agreement.
EU urges southern Africa to open up its markets
6-May-2013     DW
The European Parliament is now applying more pressure and has announced that if Cameroon and other sub-Saharan African countries do not sign by early 2014 that they will allow the EU free access to their markets, they will lose all trade benefits.
Traders protest against govt policies on FDI, FTA
6-May-2013     Business Standard
Traders and several union leaders from different states of India today participated in a rally to protest against the government's initiatives like opening up retail sector for foreign investors and proposed India-EU FTA.