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Pak opens door to all Indian products
2-Mar-2012     The Nation
The Federal government’s decision to liberalise trade with India and cabinet approval to eliminate negative list by year end are going to open country’s doors to Indian products whereas Pakistan has nothing significant to export India except raw gypsum, salt and dry fruits.
US officials coming to India for talks on investment pact
2-Mar-2012     Hindu Business Line
US officials would soon travel to India for talks on Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), a top trade official has said, hoping the talks would conclude soon.
Colombian foreign minister voices optimism over inking bilateral EPA
2-Mar-2012     Japan Times
The foreign minister was in Japan to attend a joint study on a bilateral EPA, which President Santos and Prime Minister Noda agreed on launching last September.
International civil society groups slam corporate influence on Trans-Pacific free trade talks
2-Mar-2012     Matangi Tonga
The 11th round of Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement negotiations between Australia, the US, New Zealand, Malaysia and four other countries starts in Melbourne on March 1. Civil society groups from those countries are in Melbourne to contest corporate influence and debate the issues.
Japan, Peru free trade agreement takes effect
2-Mar-2012     AFP
A free trade agreement between Peru and Japan went into effect on Thursday that the Peruvian government says will increase bilateral commerce by at least 25 per cent.
Govt. to provide cash assistance to livestock farmers affected by FTA play
1-Mar-2012     Arirang
Korean livestock farmers will receive cash assistance from the government if the price of their products drop after the Korea-US free trade agreement comes into effect on 15 March. This is one of the latest measures laid out by the agriculture ministry.
NGOs warn against corporate influence on trade talks
1-Mar-2012     Radio Australia
The 11th round of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP begins in Melbourne, on Thursday. Civil society groups are warning against allowing corporate influence, to drive the talks with outcomes that may disadvantage the poor and vulnerable in those nations. Interview with Patricia Ranald of AFTINET.
Korean deal hits beef exporters
29-Feb-2012     Weekly Times
Australian beef exporters have been caught in the fallout from the US-Korea free trade agreement, which will start next month. The Korean Government has effectively put any discussions on an Australian agreement on hold because, industry sources indicate, the US agreement has created so much angst in Korea.
More than 100 economists call for Trans-Pacific trade deal to allow capital controls to prevent crises
28-Feb-2012     GDAE
In advance of Trans-Pacific trade talks, over 100 economists are sending a letter today urging negotiators to promote global financial stability by allowing the use of capital controls.
APEC business leaders push Asia-Pac FTA
28-Feb-2012     Tax News
The Business Advisory Council of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is focused on taking further steps towards realizing the goal of an integrated Asia Pacific economy, and on liberalizing and facilitating trade and investment, leading ultimately to a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP).