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EU leaders agree on watered-down "Club Med" plan
14-Mar-2008     Reuters
European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to a watered-down version of French President Nicolas Sarkozy's grand design for a Mediterranean Union to boost ties with the bloc's southern neighbours.
Integration advantage
14-Mar-2008     FDI Magazine
Further integration into Asean (the Association of South-east Asian Nations) is top of the agenda of ministers in all 10 member countries, and is impacting upon their trade and investment policies. This stems from two important steps: the signing of a charter last November to give more structure to Asean decision-making and the intention to establish a regional free trade zone by 2015.
What does "NAFTA-gate" mean for social movements?
13-Mar-2008     rabble
The current discussion of renegotiation of NAFTA presents a challenge for social movements, many of which prefer abrogation. But one thing it definitely offers is an opportunity to organize.
Central American leaders oppose preconditions for EU talks
13-Mar-2008     Earth Times
The leaders of Central America Wednesday agreed to finish negotiations about a new agreement with the European Union by early 2009 - but only if EU demands for preconditions such as changing local laws are dropped.
ITC launches new investigation on possible modification to the US-Chile FTA rules of origin
13-Mar-2008     Fresh Plaza
The investigation, Probable Economic Effect of Certain Modifications to the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Rules of Origin, was requested by the US Trade Representative (USTR)
Exploitation of RP nurses in New Zealand justifies Jpepa rejection
13-Mar-2008     OFW News
The reported exploitation of Filipino nurses in New Zealand gives a reason for the Senate to reject the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement, according to the Philippine Nurses Association.
EPA negotiations: State of play and strategic considerations for way forward
12-Mar-2008     South Centre
This South Centre Analytical Note overviews some of the main challenges that ACP governments face now in the EPA negotiations and provides suggestions regarding strategic options for the way forward.
Govt seeks inputs from industry for Japan CEPA
12-Mar-2008     Economic Times
The Indian government has asked industry to come up with an ‘offensive' list of items of export interest to India in the Japanese market.
Brussels seeks greater power in foreign deals
12-Mar-2008     FT
The European Commission is seeking to take more power into its hands to strike deals to protect European companies investing abroad, a role traditionally undertaken by the European Union's member states.
Change to Win urges Congress to reject Colombia free trade agreement
12-Mar-2008     Sun Herald
Change to Win released a print ad today demanding the United States Congress reject the Colombia Free Trade Agreement deal that the Bush administration is threatening to send to Congress in the coming weeks despite strong opposition.