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Congress Approves Extension Of Andean Trade Agreement
8-Oct-2008    
Congress has approved an extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA), covering trade with Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia in a move supported by the Bush administration, US textile manufacturers and importers of textiles and apparel.
Saved by Diversification
8-Oct-2008    
South America's tendency towards trade diversification over the past few years may spare the region the worst repercussions from the U.S. financial crisis, unlike Mexico, which will definitely feel the effects, as its northern neighbour absorbs a majority of its exports, say experts.
IBSA meet to talk trade on Oct 13
8-Oct-2008    
Business leaders from India, Brazil and South Africa are meeting here on October 13 to deliberate on trilateral trade co-operation and will also discuss issues related to tourism and student exchange programme.
ACP Group Risks Disintegration Over EPAs
7-Oct-2008    
The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mizengo Peter Pinda, has said that the formation and negotiations of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) are a clear indication that the cohesiveness of the African, Carribean and Pacific Group is being threatened to the "forces of disintegration".
Cabinet paves way for Afghanistan's entry into SAFTA
7-Oct-2008    
The Union Cabinet on Friday paved the way for the formal entry of Afghanistan into the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA).
GCC-EU trade deal on way
7-Oct-2008    
A free trade agreement bonding the GCC and EU may be sealed next year. "Bilateral talks are progressing steadily," said Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry chairman Dr Essam Fakhro.
Malaysia And Australia Set To Conclude FTA Deal Within Reasonable Time-frame
7-Oct-2008    
Malaysia and Australia hope to conclude the free trade agreement (FTA) between both countries within a 'reasonable time-frame'," says International Trade and Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Ecuador's new constitution and international arbitration
6-Oct-2008     International Law Reporter
Ecuador's new constitution provides that Ecuador will not enter into international agreements under which Ecuador would have to cede jurisdiction to international arbitral tribunals in contractual or commercial matters between the State and individuals or corporations.
ASEAN FTA good for New Zealand dairy industry
6-Oct-2008     FoodBev
Fonterra CEO Andrew Ferrier described the conclusion of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations free trade agreement (ASEAN FTA) negotiations as excellent news for the country's dairy industry.
Négociations de l'OMC et APE : Quel commerce pour quel développement ?
6-Oct-2008     Sud
Un forum sur quel commerce pour quel développement est prévu le mardi 7 octobre prochain à Dakar. Cette rencontre qu'organise Enda prévoit la participation d'une cinquantaine de personnes de différents horizons de la société civile.