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In Honduras, libertarians and legal claims threaten to bankrupt a nation
17-Sep-2024     Inside Climate News
One of Latin America’s poorest countries faces a wave of claims from foreign investors seeking billions of dollars. Chief among them is an American company looking to build a semi-autonomous “startup city.”
How the international investment law regime undermines access to justice for investment-affected stakeholders
17-Sep-2024     CCSI
From the perspective of investment-affected communities, foreign investments arise out of a partnership between the investor and the state. Impacted people are often not consulted or involved in project establishment or development.
Trade deal ushers savings as unions decry worker rights
17-Sep-2024     Yahoo
Australians are set to benefit from cheaper jewellery and perfumes while farmers will save on taxes under a free-trade deal, but concerns are being raised about working conditions.
Saudi-Egyptian investment protection deal to be implemented within 2 months, says Egypt PM
17-Sep-2024     Asharq Al-Awsat
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly announced on Monday that the Saudi-Egyptian Investment Protection Agreement has been finalized and will be activated within two months.
Indonesia-Peru speed up to complete comprehensive economic agreement
17-Sep-2024     Antara News
Indonesia and Peru are working to finalize a free trade agreement. The two countries held talks in September to discuss trade, investment, and other economic issues. They aim to increase trade volume between them and have agreed on a visa-free agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders.
I-GCC FTA first round negotiations run well: Trade Ministry
17-Sep-2024     Antara News
The first round of negotiations for the Indonesia-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA (I-GCC FTA) was held in Jakarta. Both parties agreed to continue negotiations and aim to finalize the agreement within 24 months.
Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA to be implemented from Jan. 1, 2025
17-Sep-2024     Sunday Observer
Sri Lanka and Thailand are implementing a free trade agreement (FTA) starting January 1, 2025. This is Sri Lanka's fourth FTA and aims to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement covers various sectors, including goods, services, investment, and agriculture.
We don’t want your EVs, Brazil tells EU as trade talks hit crunch time
16-Sep-2024     Politico
Attempt to fend off influx of Chinese electric vehicles puts chances of EU-Mercosur trade accord at the November G20 summit in doubt.
UK trade minister to meet Gulf state officials in Saudi Arabia
16-Sep-2024     Alarabiya
UK Trade Secretary will discuss ambitions for a trade deal with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
What is the fate of EAC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement?
16-Sep-2024     The New Times
The European Union (EU), East Africa Community (EAC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) commenced, Kenya is the only country in the region that has signed, ratified and is implementing the agreement.