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Foreign Ministry Calls for Speedy Ratification of Korea-U.S. FTA
The Foreign Ministry has again urged National Assembly lawmakers to pass the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement as soon as possible.
African Trade Zone Welcome, But...
Following the recent establishment of the SADC free trade zone in August, just last week, the leaders of three African trading blocs - SADC, EAC, and Comesa - agreed to create a free trade zone of 26 countries.
Extend Kashmir initiative to Pakistan, Bangladesh
For the first time in 60 years, 30 trucks rolled across the Line of Control in Kashmir on Tuesday, carrying mostly fruit and vegetables. It is a small beginning but a very significant one. More trucks will run regularly on routes between Srinagar and Muzafarrabad and between Poonch and Rawalakote.
Colombia ambassador pushes free-trade pact
Colombia's U.S. ambassador visited Huntsville on Monday to urge support for a U.S.-Colombia free-trade agreement and to document her country's recent success in reducing violence and spurring business growth.
Palace rushes EO on tariff changes sought by Jpepa
Malacanang is rushing to issue before November 9 an executive order that will implement the tariff modifications required under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (Jpepa).
EU reassures Pacific on economic agreements
The European Union has publicly assured Pacific island nations they are not at a disadvantage if they do not sign Economic Partnership Agreements.
OXFAM unconvinced by EU stand on EPAs
New Zealand aid agency Oxfam is unconvinced by the European Union's claims that forming Economic Partnership Agreements, or EPAs, will be in the best interests of the Pacific nations who choose to sign up.
Costa Rica and Panama ratify free trade agreement
Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly ratified in second and final debate a free trade agreement with Panama that will open up the commercial channels between the neighboring nations.
Pak, China to seal FTA on services
Islamabad-Pakistan and China will hold final talks in December to seal Free Trade Agreement on services sectors.
S. Korea, EU to hold talks on free trade deal next month
Trade ministers from South Korea and the European Union (EU) are expected to meet in Brussels early next month to iron out divisive issues related to their free trade negotiations, officials said Sunday.