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India, Norway to concentrate on trade, maritime pacts
3-Nov-2006     NASDAQ
After initiating talks with the EU for a trade agreement, India now started discussions with non-EU countries such as Norway to boost trade and investment flows.
EU risks Russian backlash over Georgia trade deal
3-Nov-2006     European Voice
The EU is considering boosting trade with Georgia in an attempt to neutralise Russia's sanctions against its neighbour, a move that Moscow is likely to view as a direct challenge to its interests. But according to one EU trade official such a deal would have an adverse impact on the Georgian economy, leaving it open to a flood of EU products and decimating local firms.
ASEAN's new charter: Don't look now
3-Nov-2006     Asia Times
It could be the most significant development for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since it was established in 1967. Yet few among the regional bloc's 550 million people are even aware that they are about to have a charter for closer cooperation and economic integration.
Egypt, European trade group agree on free trade zone
3-Nov-2006     People's Daily
Egypt and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) have agreed to establish a free trade zone between the two sides, Egypt's news agency MENA reported on Wednesday.
RP ready to engage US in sectoral bilateral free trade talks
3-Nov-2006     ABS-CBN
The Philippines is ready to officially engage the US on a possible sectoral bilateral free trade agreement, Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila said Thursday.
The importance of free trade agreements
3-Nov-2006     Al-Hayat
The European relations with the Arab World can be regarded as a model that the US should follow. The evidence lies in the welcome of free trade agreements between the EU and Arab countries, and in the doubts about free trade agreements with the US.
South Korea seeks free trade talks with EU, China next year: president
3-Nov-2006     Channel News Asia
South Korea wants to open free trade talks with the European Union and China as soon as next year, President Roh Moo-Hyun said.
China, ASEAN move toward closer quarantine cooperation ahead FTA
3-Nov-2006     People's Daily
China and ASEAN should set up a mechanism to facilitate the cooperation on inspection and quarantine against public health risks posed by tremendous people and goods flow after the formation of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA), experts and officials said Thursday.
Japan to prioritize FTA negotiations with ASEAN
3-Nov-2006     VNA
Japanese cabinet ministers agreed on Thursday to accelerate negotiations on bilateral free trade agreements (FTA), placing top priority on FTA talks with the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Japan to accelerate FTA talks with GCC, East Asia
3-Nov-2006     KUNA
Japan will revitalize its efforts to conclude free trade agreements (FTAs) and investment accords with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), East Asia and India, the top government spokesman said Thursday.