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EPA threatens N6.2b non-oil exports revenue, local industries - MAN
20-Apr-2007     AllAfrica.com
Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has warned that harmonisation of tariffs under the proposed ECOWAS-EU Economic Partnership Agreement will lead to loss of over 478 million dollars (about N6.2 billion) in revenue from non-oil exports annually, and closure of some industries in the country.
Referendum on FTA unleashes political controversy in Costa Rica
20-Apr-2007     GRANMA
The call for a referendum in Costa Rica to decide on the future of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States has unleashed a hotly-debated controversy on the issue, which has marked political life here over the last three years, the AFP reports.
FTA: Malaysia imposes terms on data exclusivity for US pharmaceuticals
20-Apr-2007    
Malaysia has set some conditions in agreeing to the U.S. request for data exclusivity (DE) for new pharmaceutical products in the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said today.
Free trade with India pitched
20-Apr-2007    
A free trade agreement between Canada and India would be a major boost to the Port of Halifax's strategy to become a cargo gateway to North American markets, says the chairman of the Canadian Retail Shippers Association.
JPEPA: A raw deal for the Philippines
19-Apr-2007    
How the trade deal with Japan would bring more pain than gain for the Philippines
Don't let Kashmir stand in the way of trade ties: India
19-Apr-2007    
Pakistan is in violation of the agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) and the Vienna Convention by discriminating against India in the implementation of the regional accord, aside from risking its credibility as a negotiating partner, Indian High Commissioner Satyabrata Pal told a conference.
Chile and Malaysia to start FTA talks
19-Apr-2007    
A Chilean high level delegation started negotiations with Malaysia to establish a Free Trade Agreement between the two countries, said Chile's Palace of La Moneda (Government House) Thursday.
SA, Singapore eye free-trade agreement
19-Apr-2007    
Singaporean President Sellapan Ramanathan again pushed for a free-trade agreement between his country and South Africa during discussions with President Thabo Mbeki in Pretoria on Thursday.
S. Korea, Canada to hold FTA talks next week
19-Apr-2007    
The South Korean government said Thursday it will hold its 10th round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Canada next week in Seoul.
Why investment matters: The political economy of international investments
19-Apr-2007    
Kavaljit Singh explains the central role of transnational corporations (TNCs) and other key players in determining investment patterns. He debunks some of the myths surrounding investment flows, and he suggests ways in which investment can be brought back under the democratic control of people and governments.