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Taiwan's hopes rise that China could allow free trade agreements
20-Jan-2010     DPA
China has until now barred countries with whom it has diplomatic relations from signing trade pacts with Taiwan, which it does not consider an independent nation.
EU keen on FTA negotiations with Vietnam
20-Jan-2010     VietNamNet
"We want it to start as soon as possible, even next month or in two months' time if possible," Sean Doyle, ambassador and head of the Delegation of the European Commission to Vietnam, said
‘Internal interests first, EPA later’
20-Jan-2010     Swazi Observer
It is imperative for the Southern African Customs Union to move towards aligning its internal activities faster before conclusion of a final Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union, says Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Jabulile Mashwama.
EU pushes bilateral trade pact
20-Jan-2010     BusinessWorld
"The Philippines has not so far signaled its readiness to engage in this way," EU Ambassador Alistair MacDonald said, referring to plans to forge bilateral trade pacts after attempts to broker a broader agreement with the 10-member ASEAN hit a roadblock early last year.
CP Group: Cafta opening investment doors
20-Jan-2010     The Nation
Asean's zero-tariff implementation this year has created great investment opportunities between Thailand's biggest agro-conglomerate, the Charoen Pokphand Group, and Chinese investors with billions of US dollars to be spent on a range of projects.
Mari Rebuffs Free Trade Agreement Criticism
19-Jan-2010    
Indonesian Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu on Monday dismissed criticism that she had been slow to respond to concerns about the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement, insisting the ministry has been engaged in “informal communications” about the deal with Asean.
SA to focus on trade as global crisis recedes
19-Jan-2010    
SA is likely to focus on stimulating targeted sectors of the economy and firming up trade relations with key partners in Africa, Europe and the east this year, as growing global trade flows are expected to reflect a world emerging from recession.
VN, Japan continue partnership talks
19-Jan-2010    
Viet Nam and Japan have affirmed their determination to implement the Viet Nam-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (VJEPA).
EU pushes bilateral trade pact
19-Jan-2010    
The Philippines might lose an opportunity to get first crack at negotiating a bilateral trade deal with the European Union as three Southeast Asian neighbors are already in line.
Malaysia committed to Asean-China FTA
19-Jan-2010    
The Malaysian government is committed to the regional free trade agreement (FTA) with China that came into force on Jan 1, although some parties have expressed concerns the trade liberalisation agreement would hurt local manufacturers.