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US bilateral free trade agreements in Asia
8-Dec-2006     IRDF
In an effort to create more informed actions among groups working on food sovereignty and fairer trade rules in the region, the Asia Pacific Network for Food Sovereignty launched a research on US FTAs that looked at the common features of existing US FTAs and those that are being negotiated in the region like the US-Thailand FTA and analyzed their implications on developing countries' agriculture particularly on small-scale farmers' livelihoods; food security; farmers' access to and control of their land, seed and productive resources; and rural development.
ALBA: Venezuela's answer to free trade
7-Dec-2006     Focus
The Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA) represents the first attempt at regional integration that is not based primarily on trade liberalization but on a new vision of social welfare and equity. This report provides a detailed account, and a critical assessment, of the ALBA project to date.
Oman-US free trade to begin in early 2007
7-Dec-2006     Oman Daily Observer
The US-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to take effect in the first quarter of 2007, offering boundless bilateral trading opportunities, Maqbool bin Ali Sultan, Minister of Commerce and Industry, told the Sultanate's corporate sector yesterday.
Japan parliament OKs Philippines free-trade pact
7-Dec-2006     NASDAQ
Japan's parliament approved a free trade agreement with the Philippines on Wednesday, paving the way for the pact to take effect next spring, Kyodo News Service reports.
Fishers planning summit protest alarmed by security measures
7-Dec-2006     INQ7
Fisher folk groups are opposing the ASEAN's Roadmap to Fisheries Integration, saying the facilitation of free trade of fisheries products without consideration for the biological limits to fisheries productivity would lead to overfishing and adversely affect artisanal fishers who could not compete with commercial fishing fleets.
Shrimpers cry foul over new Australia ban
7-Dec-2006     Bangkok Post
Thai shrimpers yesterday submitted a letter to protest against Australia's ban on shrimp imports even before its import risk analysis is completed. Viewing the move as unfair, Thai officials will also discuss the issue at a forum on the Thailand-Australia free trade agreement next week.
Central America & Andean Community: Commission proposes negotiating directives for Association Agreements
7-Dec-2006     DG Trade
The Agreements will set out the conditions for the gradual establishment of Free Trade Area between the EU and the two regions, and develop both intra- and bi-regional trade exchanges.
Slim chance for Dominicans to enter DR-CAFTA in January
7-Dec-2006     Dominican Today
There is little probability that the Dominican Republic will enter the Free Trade Agreement with Central America and the United States next January, as scheduled, because at least seven legislative pieces are still pending approval.
UAE and Egypt aim to increase trade
7-Dec-2006     Gulf News
"We do not need a free trade agreement with the UAE as there is already the Pan-Arab Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA), which we will implement," Prime Minister Dr Nadeef said. PAFTA is an agreement to establish a pan-Arab free trade area by 2008.
Police counter anti-FTA protests
7-Dec-2006     Korea Herald
The Korean government mobilized 45,000 riot police yesterday to thwart banned protests as crucial talks on forging a free trade agreement with the United States faltered. But 20,000 people managed to take part in street demonstrations in Seoul and nine other places.