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US asks Bangladesh to resume TIFA negotiations
31-Jan-2007     AHN
The United States has asked Bangladesh to re-examine the possibility of restarting negotiations on the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) between the two countries.
Why Koreans have a beef with free trade
31-Jan-2007     Asia Times
Half the South Korean population is against the FTA, especially workers and farmers who have seen trade agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement lead to job flight, decaying communities, and increased social polarization. But what really unites Koreans against the FTA is the undemocratic nature of the negotiation process and the threat to South Korea's national sovereignty.
Malaysian, US unions oppose trade deal
30-Jan-2007     AP
Labor unions in Malaysia and the United States said Monday they opposed a free trade agreement between their two countries unless it incorporated mechanism to protect labor and social rights.
Chavez, Morales, Correa bypass US in deals with Iran, China
30-Jan-2007     Bloomberg
Presidents including Ecuador's Rafael Correa, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez and Bolivia's Evo Morales are bypassing the US in reaching trade accords and strengthening diplomatic and commercial ties with nations that compete with, or are hostile toward, US interests.
Hurdles galore on road to FTA with Asean
30-Jan-2007     Economic Times
While the government's decision to reduce import duty on palm oil could be interpreted as India's signal to the Asean about its seriousness to sign the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in July, several issues need to be settled before the deal is through.
US interest: Indonesia
30-Jan-2007     Oxford Business Group
Indonesia and the US are exploring the possibility of entering into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
PM urged to guarantee transparency
30-Jan-2007     Bangkok Post
Thailand's National Human Rights Commission and intellectual property law experts have called on Prime Minister Gen Surayud Chulanont to draft a trade negotiation bill to guarantee transparency in trade talks.
Pakistan, Switzerland agree to start negotiations on FTA
29-Jan-2007     APP
Pakistan and Switzerland have decided to initiate negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement.
Free trade agreement with Egypt signed
27-Jan-2007     swissinfo
Switzerland and its fellow European Free Trade Association (Efta) members have signed a free trade agreement with Egypt. A statement also announced that Efta ministers had met the Indonesian trade minister with a view to concluding a similar accord.
China vs Japan: FTAs, oil and Taiwan
27-Jan-2007     bulatlat
China and Japan are locked in a rivalry over at least three flashpoints: Free trade agreements, particularly in the region; oil energy; and Taiwan.