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People hit the streets to protest US beef imports
30-May-2008     Hankyoreh
As the government of South Korea notified the public that it will implement new import rules for US beef imports on May 29, civic organizations, labor groups and Internet users are strongly denouncing the move. They plan to take steps to block distribution and consumption of the American meat, while warning of a “nationwide, anti-government fight".
Is water becoming ‘the new oil'?
30-May-2008     CSM
The prospect of losing control of water under free-trade or other agreements is something Canadians seem to worry about constantly.
South Korean parties file suits to stop beef
30-May-2008     AFP
South Korea's political opposition asked the Constitutional Court on Friday to block U.S. beef from entering the country after the government announced it would resume imports within days under an accord with Washington.
Protestors say no to EPA
30-May-2008     The Bahama Journal
As Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham and members of his Cabinet walked across Rawson Square to the House of Assembly on Wednesday morning they were greeted by angry citizens protesting against the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
Singapore, Peru sign free trade agreement
30-May-2008     Xinhua
Singapore and Peru have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in order to strengthen bilateral ties, said a government statement here Friday.
Fonterra in $300m deal after China trade agreement
30-May-2008     The Press
Fonterra has scored the first big windfall from the Government's free-trade pact with China, signing a deal worth more than $300 million.
Tempers flare as China free trade deal debated
29-May-2008     Radio New Zealand
Tempers became frayed on Thursday as NZ Parliament's foreign affairs, defence and trade committee heard submissions on New Zealand's Free Trade Deal with China.
South Korea resumes controversial US beef imports
29-May-2008     AFP
South Korea lifted its ban on US beef imports Thursday despite growing protests over fears of mad cow disease as it struggles to ratify a sweeping free trade deal with the world's biggest economy.
SKorean workers vow to stop US beef imports, police clamp down on protests
29-May-2008     AFP
South Korea's labour unions on Wednesday vowed to block the planned release of US beef from cold storage this week, as protests sparked by mad cow fears intensified.
Peru, Singapore and Canada set to sign free trade agreement
28-May-2008     Mercopress
Peru, one of the fastest growing economies in the world, will sign free-trade deals with Canada and Singapore next Thursday announced President Alan Garcia.