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‘One-China’ policy stands; no FTA with Taiwan
22-Jun-2010     Manila Bulletin
Short of shooting down a proposed bilateral free trade agreement between Taiwan and the Philippines, Trade and Industry Secretary Jesli A. Lapus said the country’s “One-China” policy stands and that commercial relations between the two economies are adequately covered under the Philippines-Taiwan Joint Economic Conference.
India-EU FTA likely by year-end, says Sharma
22-Jun-2010     Business Standard
Both multilateral trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) like the India-EU (European Union) FTA, need to be speedily concluded in order to aid global recovery from the economic crisis, Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma said on Monday.
Econometric unreality and Taiwan-PRC trade
22-Jun-2010     Taiwan News
A new econometric forecast by two US-based economists of the benefits that could accrue to Taiwan in the wake of the signing of the proposed China-Taiwan FTA ironically highlights the lack of utility of such findings in persuading Taiwan's people to accept the touted pact.
Australia, China sign deals, push free trade
22-Jun-2010     Global Times
Currently, Australia is the biggest exporter of iron ore, alumina, coal and liquefied natural gas to China, and China is Australia's biggest trading partner and biggest exporting market as well as the biggest importer.
Malaysia eyes new FTA partners
21-Jun-2010     Bernama
The government will expand investment and trade opportunities by signing new free trade agreements, particularly with nations in West Asia and other emerging markets.
Stop the shameful EU-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
21-Jun-2010     éirígí Sligeach
Already this year, more than 30 union activists have been murdered.
Botswana in fragile balancing act at EPA talks
20-Jun-2010    
Botswana has emerged as the dealmaker in the contentious Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) negotiations aimed at finding middle ground between the European Union on one side and South Africa, Namibia and Angola on the other.
EU-GCC relations enter new phase
20-Jun-2010    
The European Union (EU) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) last week celebrated 22 years of their relationship by launching a three-year Joint Action Programme (JAP) to move forward to stronger cooperation with confidence and optimism.
Recall midnight EOs, trade group urges Aquino
20-Jun-2010    
The multi-sectoral Fair Trade Alliance (FTA) is calling on incoming President Benigno Aquino III to prioritize the review and recall of controversial “midnight” Executive Orders issued by outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
'EU trade deal could take 1.5 years to pass'
20-Jun-2010     Colombia Reports
Colombia's free trade agreement with the European Union could take one and a half years to be ratified by the European parliament, according to the EU's Deputy Director for External Relations.