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Legislators speak out against US-SK trade deal
The South Korean and U.S. negotiators on March 12 completed their eighth and final round of official talks on a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), as Seoul compromised on a number of Washington's demands.
Textile industry face misty future
How time flies! It seems like yesterday when Malawi was celebrating the extension of its free market access to the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) for textiles but now the country only has 25 days before the deal expires.
Peru's Garcia: 7% increase in economy not enough, promotes FTA with China
Recent news that informed of a 7% increase in Peru's economy was not to the liking of Peruvian President Alan Garcia.
Peru: Teacher's union's complaints could jeopardize FTA with US
Peru's Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) Mercedes Araoz expressed her concern over complaints that could be taken to international courts by Peru's teacher's union, SUTEP and subsequently affect the pending free trade agreement with the United States.
Prince at Asean-EU talks
When foreign ministers from the European Union and Southeast Asia gather in the German city of Nuremberg Wednesday, regional security will top the agenda.
‘Piracy blocks foreign investment'
President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Majyd Aziz has called for creating awareness of intellectual property rights and effective enforcement of IPR legislation in order to attract investment in the country.
RDC files notice of intent to submit claims for arbitration under CAFTA against the Republic of Guatemala
On the morning of Tuesday, March 13, Railroad Development Corporation (RDC) filed its Notice of Intent to Submit Claims to international arbitration against the Republic of Guatemala under the Central America-Dominican Republic-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).
We are ready to sort out SAFTA issues with India: minister
Federal Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan said Monday that Pakistan was ready to sort out SAFTA related issues with India through bilateral talks.
Dominican-Canadian free trade talks advance
The Dominican and Canadian governments yesterday began negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, whereas official contacts for a similar accord with Mexico already started.
Mauritius beckons Indian finance pros
Indian financial services professionals, chartered accountants, capital market experts, merchant bankers, insurance specialists, actuaries and even lawyers, are set to get a warm welcome in Mauritius.