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Pakistan to sign FTA with GCC soon: Khan
10-Nov-2006     Zawya
Pakistan's Commerce Minister Hamayun Akhtar Khan yesterday said that his country will soon sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the GCC bloc in coming few weeks, which will cover goods and services, and would give a big push to attract much needed foreign investment.
DFA official: JPEPA not well-negotiated
10-Nov-2006     Daily Tribune
A senior Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official yesterday admitted that the Philippines may not have considered its national interest during the negotiations of the controversial free trade agreement with Japan signed last September.
China, Russia agree to expand energy, trade links
10-Nov-2006     Monsters and critics
China and Russia agreed to expand cooperation in energy, trade and other areas Thursday, signing contracts worth more than 800 million dollars and a bilateral agreement to promote and protect investments.
RI wants 'win-win' partnership with Japan, says minister
10-Nov-2006     Jakarta Post
Indonesia is hoping for a "mutually beneficial" spirit in the economic partnership agreement (EPA) it plans to sign with Japan during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's visit later this month to Tokyo, and will seek compensation for the economic imbalances that arise from the deal.
Thais against Apec FTA
10-Nov-2006     Bangkok Post
Thailand opposes a US proposal to upgrade the voluntary Apec trade agreement to a legally binding Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, saying it is unnecessary and impractical.
FTAs to drive domestic reforms, not vice versa: commerce secy
10-Nov-2006     Financial Express
Indian industry would have to prepare for the consequences of free trade agreements (FTA) negotiations and not wait for domestic reforms to help them to get used to the big changes due to global trade, commerce secretary GK Pillai said on Thursday.
Free trade and bio-prospecting: Opportunities for Peru
10-Nov-2006     Living in Peru
Opportunities to develop bio-prospecting in Peru are on the rise. This article describes the initiatives and proposals that have paved the way towards this development on the basis of current legislation. The Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) with the United States contains potentials for this goal.
FTA drug talks in Seoul
10-Nov-2006     Korea Times
Korea and the United States plan to hold talks next week on drug policy issues surrounding an envisioned bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
Democrat victory in US could hamper FTA with Korea
9-Nov-2006     Chosun Ilbo
With the trade-friendly Republican Party losing its grip on the House of Representatives for the first time in over a decade, there's growing concern that the ongoing free-trade talks between Seoul and Washington will face tougher conditions.
Peru pushes for speedy US FTA consent
9-Nov-2006     Prensa Latina
The Peruvian government said Wednesday it will urge the US Congress to pass the bilateral free trade agreement quickly, in light of the soon-to-be Democratic majority.