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More than a dilemma, the trilemma of globalizacion
5-Oct-2007     Alainet
While the defenders of conventional globalization proclaim its benefits, economic as much as political, in Latin America the conflicts generated by openness to trade and international finance are mounting concerning democracy and national autonomy.
Roxas on JPEPA: No deal better than bad deal
5-Oct-2007     ABS-CBN
Philippines Sen. Mar Roxas said senators remain unconvinced on ratifying the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) even as the executive branch had created an inter-agency task force to explain the benefits of the bilateral economic agreement.
Poll predicts Costa Ricans will vote against free trade agreement with US, Central America
5-Oct-2007     AP
Costa Ricans are poised to reject the U.S.-Central American free trade agreement in a referendum Sunday, according to a poll published Thursday.
EU group urges Vietnam to speed ASEAN trade deal
5-Oct-2007     Thanh Nien
European parliamentarians urged Vietnam on Wednesday to fast-track negotiations for an EU-ASEAN free trade agreement as European businesses worry about competition from the United States and elsewhere.
Anti-JPEPA advocates ask RP to renegotiate treaty
4-Oct-2007     INQUIRER.net
The multisectoral Fair Trade Alliance calls for a renegotiation of JPEPA
Opposition gains strength as pro-CAFTA forces caught in manipulation scheme
4-Oct-2007     IRC Americas Program
The remarkable coalition of public employees, farmers, small business owners, intellectuals, and assorted citizens has already changed Costa Rican politics regardless of the outcome of the referendum vote.
Costa Ricans oppose FTA
4-Oct-2007     Prensa Latina
Four days before a referendum in Costa Rica on CAFTA, a poll carried out by the company Demoscopia for the newspaper Al Dia shows that 50.8 percent of voters oppose the FTA.
Clark pushes free trade deal in Europe
4-Oct-2007     Stuff
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has made a renewed push for a free trade deal between New Zealand and the European Union, though she admits it is likely to be five years before real negotiations begin.
India to start FTA talks with Brazil, S Africa this week
4-Oct-2007     Times of India
Bilateral trade agreement with Asean and European Union are passe. The stage is set for the first trans-continental treaty with India, South Africa and Mercosur -- comprising Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay -- launching negotiations on a preferential trade agreement later this week.India will also start technical negotiations on Saturday for a PTA with the Southern African Customs Union, which consists of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland.
Singapore bank secrecy threatens EU trade talks - MEP
3-Oct-2007     Reuters
Singapore's refusal to soften its strict bank secrecy laws could scupper talks with Europe about a trade agreement, a European politician said on Tuesday.