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Ukraine to start free trade talks with Israel
22-Nov-2007    
Ukraine plans to start free trade talks with Israel in the first quarter of 2008, President Victor Yushchenko said during his meeting with Israel's business leaders on Thursday, according to the President`s press-office.
Disclose ASEAN-Japan deal, NGO says
22-Nov-2007     Disclose ASEAN-Japan deal, NGO says
The multisectoral Fair Trade Alliance (FairTrade) urges the Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Favila to disclose the contents of the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and other possible agreements before any signing takes place during the 11th ASEAN-Japan, 11th ASEAN-Republic of Korea and 6th ASEAN-India Summits.
Reject the JPEPA
22-Nov-2007     Reject the JPEPA
WHEN environmentalists read news reports about Philippine and Japanese officials holding "quiet talks" to save JPEPA and "spare" Gloria Arroyo from embarrassment, they were visibly agitated. They have long voiced their opposition to the controversial pact and lobbied for its rejection by the Philippine Senate.
Why a Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement is a Big Mistake
22-Nov-2007     Canadian Labour Congress
Ten reasons why Canada should immediately stop negotiations of a free trade agreement with Colombia; the worst human rights violator in the Americas
What a vote for free trade means for the U.S.
22-Nov-2007    
In the 2006 elections, aspiring Democrats attacked the Bush administration's free trade policies, and more than 20 new members of Congress were elected, giving the Democratic Party its new majority in the House of Representatives. Yet, nearly two weeks ago, Democratic Party leaders urged those same members of Congress to vote for a new free trade agreement with Peru.
Angola and Spain Sign Investment Protection Accord
22-Nov-2007    
The Governments of Angola and Spain Wednesday in Luanda signed an accord for reciprocal protection of investments and a memorandum of understanding, that sets a programme of financial cooperation involving two credit lines of about Usd 600 million.
U.S., Cambodian senior officials meet on trade, investment
22-Nov-2007    
The United States Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab met with Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Prasidh on Wednesday in Cambodia to discuss ways to broaden and deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, said a press release.
India, Japan agree to deepen strategic partnership
22-Nov-2007    
India and Japan on Wednesday decided to advance the conclusion of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by mid 2008, six months ahead of previous target.
EPAs Threaten Another 'Scramble for Africa' - Unionists
22-Nov-2007    
Union leaders who met in Palapye for a two-day economic workshop on trade and related issues on Friday likened trade agreements that Botswana and other African countries are entering into with Europe as a new form of colonisation.
ASEAN must make trade offer: NZ PM Clark
22-Nov-2007    
South-East Asian nations need to put a better offer on the table if they want a free trade deal with Australia and New Zealand, Prime Minister Helen Clark says.