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Officials: China-ROK FTA talks have many hurdles
13-Dec-2006     People's Daily
The Republic of Korea (ROK) is not fully prepared to enter free trade area (FTA) talks with China despite such a deal being widely believed to be positive for both economies, Shin Bong-kil, a minister with the Embassy of the ROK in China, said yesterday.
'Tis the season for free trade dealings
13-Dec-2006     Epoch Times
New Zealand's rush for Asia-Pacific free trade agreements was slowed by a typhoon in the Phillipines, but sped up through a partnership agreement with the Republic of Korea.
Panama, US to restart free trade agreement talks Friday
13-Dec-2006     NASDAQ
Panama's government will restart free trade talks with the US on Friday, seeking an important tool to combat poverty, Panama President Martin Torrijos said Tuesday.
China, EU search for new agreement
13-Dec-2006     Asia Times
China and the European Union are making efforts to map out a new agreement aimed at establishing a legal framework for their strategic partnership amid ever stronger political and economic relations.
EU: fourth phase agenda with Caribbean EPA passed
13-Dec-2006     FreshPlaza
The meeting of Caribbean Ministers with Europe's Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson resulted in the agreement of the agenda for the fourth phase of negotiations of the EPA (Economic Partnership Agreement). The main objective of this phase is to reconcile texts of previous phases.
Aust, Japan free trade agreement likely worth billions
13-Dec-2006     ABC
Despite growing concern in Japan over the impact a free trade agreement could have on local farmers, Prime Minister John Howard and his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe have agreed to begin formal negotiations in the new year. Mr Howard says agriculture will be included.
Free trade vs. economic pain in Ecuador
13-Dec-2006     CSM
The country is split over a possible permanent trade deal with the US.
Slow starter Japan revs up FTA drive
13-Dec-2006     Asia Times
Japan is revving up its drive toward free-trade agreements (FTAs), a move largely fueled by an intensifying rivalry with China over leadership in regional economic integration and increasingly tough global competition for oil, gas and other resources.
US commerce secretary says time short for free-trade deal with SKorea
12-Dec-2006     IHT
The US commerce secretary warned Tuesday that time was running short to forge a free-trade agreement with South Korea, calling on Seoul to trim its list of dozens of products it claims are too sensitive to be included in the pact.
Trade bill for Haiti hailed as trigger for turning around its economy
12-Dec-2006     CNS
A trade preference bill included in one of the last bits of legislation passed before the end of the 109th congressional session Dec. 9 is being hailed as having the potential to help start a turnaround in the bedraggled economy of the Caribbean nation of Haiti.