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Massive rally planned against FTA
12-Jul-2006     Korea Herald
US "economic colonization," "undemocratic," and a "path toward a miserable future for Korean citizens." These are the basic views held by Korean opponents of the free trade agreement that the Roh Moo-hyun government is pursuing with the United States.
Oman decree on workers unions strengthens FTA
11-Jul-2006     Gulf News
A royal decree granting workers in Oman rights to form unions and barring coercive practices by employers will strengthen Oman's free trade agreement (FTA) with the US, a top official said.
FTA negotiations with Chile resume
11-Jul-2006     Japan Times
Japan and Chile began five days of official talks Monday in Tokyo aimed at concluding a bilateral free-trade agreement by the end of the year.
Korean bishops warn against US FTA
11-Jul-2006     CathNews
In a message for the Church's Farmers' Sunday this week, Korean bishops and farmers have warned against the destruction of the local farming sector as a result of a Free Trade Agreement with the US.
Thaksin may sign Japan FTA
11-Jul-2006     The Nation
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is considering whether to sign the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement in September as requested by Tokyo, a member of the Thai negotiating team said. Meanwhile, a Commerce Ministry official said that overall there are few advantages for Thailand in the agreement.
Tanzania: Country in precarious position over trade pact
11-Jul-2006     East African
Tanzania is lagging behind in preparing to sign a deal that will determine how it trades with Europe for a long time to come.
Employers up against anti-FTA strikes
11-Jul-2006     Korea Times
The Korea Employers Federation Monday called for an end to “illegal” strikes aimed at thwarting the establishment of a free trade agreement between Korea and the United States.
Anti-FTA protesters scuffle with police in Seoul
11-Jul-2006     Asia Pulse
About 100 anti-globalization activists, some from the US, clashed briefly with police in Seoul Monday, as they protested against talks aimed at concluding a free trade agreement between South Korea and the US.
China, Iceland to start free trade agreement talks
11-Jul-2006     Dow Jones
China and Iceland plan to begin formal negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement soon following successful talks earlier this month.
First EFTA free trade agreement in sub-Saharan Africa
11-Jul-2006     EFTA Secretariat
The Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA, comprising Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU, comprising Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland) signed a free trade agreement on 1 July 2006.