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Indonesians discontent with free trade agreements
14-Feb-2010     UPI Asia
It is believed that the Indonesian government is not fully aware of the consequences or obligations it accepted when it ratified the ASEAN-China FTA. For example, there was barely any published feasibility study of commitments undertaken within the ACFTA or public hearings before the agreement was ratified.
Malaysia govt will address concerns over surge in imports from China
12-Feb-2010     Brunei FM
Many Malaysian manufacturers are struggling to survive the influx of Chinese goods since the China-ASEAN FTA came into effect on 1 January 2010.
EU pushes to prise open India
12-Feb-2010     IPS
Secret discussions aimed at pressuring India into dropping all measures that shield its industry from foreign competition have been held between European Union officials and some of the world's top corporations.
India prioritises Israel on trade pact
12-Feb-2010     Financial Times
Trade negotiations with New Delhi are a big step for Israel
Obama pledges to press for Korea FTA's ratification this year
12-Feb-2010    
U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday that he will push for congressional approval of the pending free trade agreement with South Korea this year to help create jobs through export growth.
FBCCI chief's comment on TIFA contested
12-Feb-2010     FE
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) is not clear about what it knows of the proposed Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) between Dhaka and Washington.
Fewer jobs for Taiwan OFWs sans RP trade pact
12-Feb-2010     GMA News
Taiwan-based factories employing Filipinos may move operations to mainland China once the trade pact between China and Taiwan is signed. The Philippines should therefore sign an FTA with Taiwan to tap into the Beijing-Taipei deal, some argue.
Colombia to begin free trade talks with Panama as exports fall
11-Feb-2010     Bloomberg
The talks come as Colombia faces a plunge in exports to neighboring Venezuela after President Hugo Chavez pledged last year to end imports from the Andean country in response to a deal that allows U.S. armed forces greater access to Colombian military bases.
Chevron hit with motion for preliminary injunction in Federal Court to stop arbitration
11-Feb-2010     Amazon Defense Council
In a blistering attack against Chevron, lawyers for the government of Ecuador accused the oil giant of "triple forum shopping" and reneging on legally-enforceable promises in a motion asking a federal judge to shut down an international arbitration that Chevron is using to try to escape a potential $27 billion environmental liability.
Costa Rica, China reach preliminary free-trade accord
11-Feb-2010     Bloomberg
Critics, including the Costa Rican Chamber of Industries, say the agreement will flood the local market with low-quality imports, increase risks for consumers and force Costa Ricans into the informal sector to compete with Chinese producers.