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Put a hold on FTAs unfavourable to us
The Consumers Association of Penang is deeply concerned about the implications FTAs with the US (via the TPP) and the EU might have on various aspects of Malaysia's development.
Thailand wants to include labour in FTA talks with EU
The Thai government wants the European Union to expand free trade talks to cover labour in addition to existing pacts on industry, services and investment.
Nonviolence pact by reps could thwart FTA passing
A “nonviolence movement” led by young ruling-party lawmakers, dedicated to ending brawls and fisticuffs in the National Assembly, could put the ratification of the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement in jeopardy.
Maroc : accord de libéralisation
Après le statut avancé, le Maroc vient de signer un accord de libéralisation dans le domaine de la pêche et des produits agricoles avec l'Union européenne.
ROC representative to EU to push for FTA
The Republic of China's (ROC) representative to the European Union and Belgium, David Lin, says that ROC diplomats in Europe are set to begin pushing for a Free Trade Agreement with the EU. The ROC is the official name of Taiwan's government.
Accord commercial avec l'UE: «une priorité» pour le Mercosur
Les pays sud-américains du Mercosur ont déclaré vendredi que la conclusion d'un accord commercial avec l'Union européenne était une «priorité», mais n'ont pas fixé de délai, à l'issue de leur sommet à Foz de Iguaçu.
Ecuador scores legal victory over US oil film
The Ecuadorian government hailed a decision by an International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes arbitration panel, which said it lacked jurisdiction over a lawsuit brought against Quito by US-based Murphy Oil Corporation.
Taiwan, Singapore to open formal talks on trade deal
Taiwan and Singapore will begin formal negotiations on a free trade agreement early next year after completing feasibility studies, representatives of both governments announced in a joint press release Wednesday.
EU-Korea trade deal ups pressure on Taiwan, Japan
The European Union is set to clear the final legal hurdles to a free trade agreement with South Korea, putting pressure on Taiwan and Japan to strike similar deals with Brussels.
EU lawmaking reform gives Brussels more power on trade
European Commission plans to reduce member states' influence on the EU's day-to-day decision-making by reforming the so-called 'comitology' procedure were yesterday approved by MEPs, shifting power over key trade decisions like multi-million euro import tariffs away from national governments to the EU institutions.