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Japan, Peru agree to work on EPA
Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and Peruvian President Alan Garcia have agreed to move forward on an economic partnership agreement that is being negotiated and to strengthen bilateral cooperation in assisting small and midsize firms.
Kerala fishermen protest India-Asean free trade pact
The Kerala Fisheries Coordination Committee (KFCC) comprising several fishermen unions from the state on Tuesday said India-Asean Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would adversely impact the livelihood of a million fishermen in the state as cheap imports will cut down demand for local produce.
WTO voices concern over high tariffs in Sacu states
Members of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) trade policy review committee raised its concern last week over the relatively extensive use of antidumping and other tariff measures by SA on behalf of the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu).
Bahamas' EPA offer accepted
More than one year after The Bahamas signed onto the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the European Commission has accepted this country's services offer, according to Minister of State for Finance Zhivargo Laing.
Leaders of S. Korea, Chile agree to improve ties through FTA revision
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and visiting Chilean President Michelle Bachelet agreed Wednesday to revise a free trade agreement (FTA) between their countries to reflect changed conditions since the deal was signed five years ago.
Africa blocs draft giant free trade roadmap
Three African trade blocs that have agreed to form a free trade area covering more than half a billion people created a long overdue roadmap on Monday.
‘Indonesia has not expressed interest in FTA’
Indonesia and the European Union signed a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) on Monday that will bring Southeast Asia’s largest economy and the largest regional grouping in the world under one umbrella for cooperation on the economy, environment, education, human rights and democracy.
Malaysia-US FTA dialogue still stalled
The dialogue between Malaysia and the United States on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stalled since the middle of last year, has seen no new development, said the Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Mustapa Mohamed.
Seoul to tighten ties with Latin America
Korea wraps up today a high-level meeting with representatives of Latin American countries where discussion centered on how the two sides may pursue mutual interests.
Canadian PM's visit next week to herald FTA work
India and Canada are expected to formally start work on a free trade agreement (FTA) when Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits New Delhi next week.