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Government procurement provisions in the CARIFORUM EPA and lessons for other ACP states
6-Jun-2008    
This paper on government procurement and EPAS written by Stephen Woolcock from LSE recommends that ACP countries first open their procurment markets on a regional basis, before making commitments to the EU.
EU mulls free trade deal with Armenia
5-Jun-2008     Armenia Liberty
The European Union is considering signing a free trade agreement with Armenia as part of its efforts to strengthen ties with the South Caucasus state
Government procurement provisions in the CARIFORUM EPA and lessons for other ACP states
5-Jun-2008    
This paper on government procurement and EPAs written by Stephen Woolcock from LSE recommends that ACP countries first open their procurement markets on a regional basis, before making commitments to the EU.
UN Committee recommends that India assess likely impacts of EFTA and EU trade talks
5-Jun-2008     3D
A leading UN Committee has recommended that India review all aspects of its trade negotiations - particularly those with EU and EFTA - to ensure that they do not result in a situation which undermines the rights of people within the country, particularly the most disadvantaged and vulnerable. Meeting last month in Geneva, the Committee also noted its concern about the impact of genetically-modified seeds in India on farmers' livelihoods.
Man sets himself on fire after candlelight vigil
5-Jun-2008     Korea Times
A South Korean man set himself on fire early Thursday morning following a candlelight rally in central Seoul against the resumption of US beef imports. Kim, a day laborer, is in critical condition with severe burns to his body.
Thousands begin protest over US beef amid fears of violent clash
5-Jun-2008     Yonhap
Rally organizers claimed as many as 1 million people could turn out nationwide for a scheduled rally on Tuesday, when the country marks the anniversary of a 1987 democratic uprising that led the then military regime to grant free elections, prompting ensuing political reforms.
Korea gives up renegotiating deal
5-Jun-2008     Korea Times
A senior government official indicated Thursday that the Korean government would not ask the United States to renegotiate the beef import deal. Opposition parties and the majority of the people, however, want the renegotiation.
India-Burma BIT approved
5-Jun-2008     PIB
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with the Government of the Union of Myanmar and ratification thereof.
The failed expectations of US trade policy
5-Jun-2008     FPIF
As the principal negotiator for the landmark market access agreement that led to China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), I have reflected on whether the agreements we negotiated really lived up to our expectations. A sober reflection has led me to conclude that those trade agreements did not.
Chile-China FTA (2006)
5-Jun-2008     DIRECON