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Labour sacrifices free speech for trade deal
Last night's exclusion of an accredited journalist from a Beehive photo opportunity with the Michael Cullen and the Deputy Premier of China Zeng Peiyan, because Chinese officials thought the journalist was a “problem”, shows that the Government is so desperate for a trade deal with China that it will sacrifice free speech in New Zealand to get it, says the Green Party.
Clark: NZ glad to promote FTA agreement with China
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark said Tuesday New Zealand is willing to promote a free trade agreement with China as early as possible.
Produce growers form new network
A regional network for horticultural associations will be launched in Nairobi this week. The network is part of the efforts being made in the region to ensure that the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) meant to replace the current trading regime with the European Union are signed by December.
Political parties further divided over SK-US free trade deal
With a final deal regarding the Seoul-Washington free trade agreement (FTA) expected in less than a week, South Korean lawmakers are sharply divided along political and ideological lines over the proposed economic pact.
Japan, Chile sign free trade agreement
Japan signed a bilateral free trade agreement with Chile on Tuesday, the first such pact with a South American country for the world's No. 2 economy.
Cabinet approves Japan FTA
The That cabinet Tuesday gave consent for Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Japanese government during his upcoming trip to Japan, despite strong opposition from activists.
Pakistan, China to exchange diplomatic notes on FTA
Pakistan and China would exchange diplomatic notes for initiation of trade under Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the visit of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to Beijing from April 17 to 19.
Fakhro, Monroe to lead Kingdom at MEFTA meet
The US Ambassador William T Monroe and the Minister of Industry and Commerce Dr Hassan Abdulla Fakhro will lead the Bahraini team at the Middle East Free Trade Area (MEFTA) Trade and Investment Conference in London on March 29.
Tavola eyed for diplomatic job
Ousted foreign affairs minister Kaliopate Tavola could be called to lead the Pacific's Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) talks with the European Union.
Malaysia-US FTA talks set to resume in mid-April
The Malaysia-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks are expected to resume in Washington in mid-April.