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How wealthy corporations use investment agreements to extract millions from developing countries
15-Jan-2024     Inside Climate News
When Ecuador placed a windfall tax on foreign oil operations, French and U.S. companies filed claims—and were awarded more than $800 million.
Philippines pressing for expedited resolution to Japan FTA talks
15-Jan-2024     Business World
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of Philippines is pressing for a swift conclusion to the renegotiation of the PJEPA. Concerns include improved market access for Philippine bananas and Japan seeking better market access for its industrial goods.
New rounds of India-Oman FTA talks from January 16
15-Jan-2024     Zawya
India and Oman are set to begin new rounds of talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a proposed free trade agreement, starting on January 16.
Thailand forges ahead with free trade pacts to ignite economic growth
15-Jan-2024     The Nation
Thailand is actively negotiating 11 free trade agreements (FTAs) in a bid to expand trade, attract investment and bolster the country’s revenue streams. Thai government also plans to hold hearings among stakeholders to ensure advantages extend to the Thai population.
FTA between China, New Zealand now in full implementation: Chinese Embassy
12-Jan-2024     Ecns
All dairy products exported from New Zealand to China are now able to enter China duty-free and quota-free.
UAE, Costa Rica agree terms on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement
12-Jan-2024     Arab News
The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade and his Costa Rican counterpart have signed a joint statement confirming the conclusion of negotiations toward a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
Tribunal reject first ICSID claim brought against Norway
12-Jan-2024     Essex Court Chambers
Peteris Pildegovics and SIA North Star argued that Norway had violated the BIT between Latvia and Norway in relation to alleged investments of the claimants in snow crab harvesting licenses and harvesting vessels.
Africa Collective in partnership with the AfCFTA secretariat to convene key African & global decision makers in Davos during annual luncheon
11-Jan-2024     Business Insider Africa
Following a successful inaugural Luncheon in 2023, Africa Collective in partnership with the AfCFTA Secretariat will once again be organizing its annual Closing & Outlook Luncheon in Davos on 18 January 2024 from 12:30 noon to 2:30 pm, during the time of the World Economic Forum.
Taiwan slams China for mulling further suspension of tariff cuts
11-Jan-2024     Nikkei Asia
Taiwan slammed China's decision to study measures to suspend tariff concessions on more Taiwanese imports after the mainland scrapped preferential tariffs on a dozen chemical products from the island from the start of the year.
Customs, AfCFTA lament low intra-African trade volume
11-Jan-2024     The Guardian
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has lamented the low trade volume in Africa and the stagnant growth in the continent’s trade.