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FTA, KORUS FTA and challenges of the labor movement
31-Aug-2006     KCTU
I am going to provide in this writing laborers' perspectives towards the KORUS FTA; what lies in its core, why it is so problematic, and what kinds of consequences it will bring about. In addition, although not perfect, I am going to show how the Korean labor movement should respond to the KORUS FTA and deal with its challenges.
Under RP-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement local settlement of disputes agreed on
30-Aug-2006    
The Philippines and Japan have agreed to settle all disputes domestically under the proposed Economic Partnership Agreement unless the Secretaries of Trade of both countries agree to bring the dispute to an international arbitration court.
Building on AGOA for African agricultural trade expansion
30-Aug-2006     AllAfrica.com
On the final day of the annual forum on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) last month, the United States and Rwanda signed a bilateral agreement aimed at increasing trade flow between the two countries.
Report on future Korean trade deal under fire
30-Aug-2006     Embassy
Two months after voting for its release, opposition MPs are still waiting for an Industry Canada study outlining the impacts a proposed free trade agreement with the Asian nation would have on Canada's car manufacturing and ship-building industries.
RP proposes phased-in bilateral FTA with US
30-Aug-2006     Manila Bulletin
The Philippines has formally proposed to the US for a phased-in bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) starting out with the garment and textile sector in an effort to protect the country's advantages in this sector in the US market, which accounts for over 70 percent of the country's total garment exports.
Farmers plan FTA protests in Seattle
30-Aug-2006     Korea Times
More than 100 South Korean farmers and activists will go to Seattle next week to stage rallies against a free trade agreement (FTA) between Seoul and Washington, a chief organizer told Yonhap News Agency yesterday.
September 10: La Via Campesina calls for mobilisations against neoliberalism all around the world
30-Aug-2006    
The deadlock of the WTO is good news for the people and the movements that have been opposing its policies for years and an opportunity to put forward our alternative agenda. At the same time we have to give more attention to the Free Trade Agreements negotiated between countries or regions.
Market opening to hit local fund managers
29-Aug-2006    
Local asset management companies are closely monitoring the ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) talks between South Korea and the United States, wary of the latter's demand for easier access to the domestic fund market.
East Africa: COMESA wants Tanzania out of SADC
29-Aug-2006    
With government seemingly in no hurry to entertain the business community advocating for the country to re-join the COMESA trade bloc, the group does not want to let go.
Safta & Pak: LDCs may bolster India's stand
29-Aug-2006    
India is likely to get the support of least developed country (LDC) members of the Safta in its fight against Pakistan's refusal to implement the agreement in its letter and spirit.