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Mexico-Central America free-trade negotiations advance
The second round of negotiations for a single Mexico-Central America Free Trade Agreement – as opposed to the series of agreements now in force – began Monday in El Salvador.
Come on board FTA, Salomao urges states
Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community, Dr Tomaz Salomao, has urged SADC member states who are still to join the Free Trade Area to come on board.
Day of retail democracy
Today, on 9th August, taking a leaf from the ‘Quit India’ movement for independence of India, retailers and hawkers observed ‘Day of Retail Democracy’ by organizing sit-in protest across India against move to allow foreign direct investment in multibrand retail and negotiations for free trade agreements (FTA).
Aquino banks on FTAs for more jobs, trade
President Aquino expressed hope that the free-trade agreements (FTAs) signed and being negotiated by member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) with dialogue partners will provide jobs for Filipino workers as well as facilitate trade and investments within the region.
New challenges in Taiwan-Singapore FTA talks
Taiwan and Singapore announced a plan last week to explore the feasibility of a bilateral economic cooperation agreement on a par with a free trade agreement (FTA).
PM panel issues dictum for trade talks, cautions against diversions
The Trade & Economic Relations Committee (TERC), headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, has directed the commerce ministry and its negotiators to guard against possible trade diversion and creation of inverted duty structures by India’s FTA partners.
Trade pacts hurting Maine, manufacturers tell top US trade rep
On the second day of a two-day visit to Maine, the president's top trade advisor has been hearing from some members of the state's manufacturing sector about how trade policy has been hurting them.
US official confirms commitment to free trade talks
The United States has confirmed its commitment to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement negotiations, with one of its most senior representatives saying enthusiasm is high and likely to rise.
National body to monitor flood of imports
The Ministry of Trade and Industry is in the process of establishing a national body under the 2002 Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Agreement.
Talk of the day -- Taiwan's next FTA target: ASEAN
Local society in general has hailed the imminent start of talks with Singapore on signing an economic cooperation agreement as a breakthrough for Taiwan in its pursuit of better foreign trade relations after decades of being overshadowed by China.