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TDRI moots fund to support the 'victims' of free-trade pacts
5-Sep-2006     The Nation
The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has proposed that the government collect an adjustment fund from the beneficiaries of free-trade agreements in order to compensate those who suffer in the early stages of their implementation.
Cape Verde wants to negotiate economic partnership with EU outside of ECOWAS
5-Sep-2006     MacauHub
The government of Cape Verde said Monday that it had abandoned the agreement established as part of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and plans to negotiate directly with the European Union (EU) for an economic partnership agreement.
Singapore's FTAs are standby if global trade talks fail: MM Lee
5-Sep-2006     Channel News Asia
Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has explained that Singapore's free trade agreements with the countries it has sealed with so far are a stand by if the Doha round of multilateral talks does not succeed.
American critics blast S Korean-US trade talks
5-Sep-2006     Asia Pulse
American opponents of a proposed South Korean-US free trade accord on Monday accused the deal of devastating the lives of workers in both countries, while benefiting only big businesses.
Iraq, Iran set up free-trade zone
5-Sep-2006     Azzaman
The southern Province of Basra now has a free-trade zone with neighboring Iran, signaling yet another boost in commercial ties.
South Korea reiterates rice should be excluded from free trade talks with US
5-Sep-2006     Hankyoreh
South Korea insisted Monday its rice market should be exempt from a proposed free trade agreement with the United States, inviting a showdown on one of the most sensitive areas of talks between the economic powerhouses.
Farmers must have a say in talks on free trade agreements
5-Sep-2006     Bangkok Post
Thai farmers and small-scale manufacturers should be allowed to participate in negotiations for free trade agreements (FTAs) to ensure their survival, says a Khao Sod editorial.
UK opposition leader proposes EU-India free trade deal
5-Sep-2006     XFN-ASIA
The leader of the UK's main opposition Conservative Party, David Cameron, has proposed the idea of an EU-Indian free trade pact if the Doha round of global trade talks fails.
Korean FTA delegates leave for the US
4-Sep-2006    
Korean delegates to Korea-US free trade negotiations are leaving for the US city of Seattle on Monday afternoon for the third round of negotiations.
FTAs won't stop subtle forms of discrimination
4-Sep-2006    
A reflexive response to a difficult question is to say that it's a good question. The ruse provides time for the person questioned to come up with an answer, or avoid embarrassment, or to plainly gloss it over.