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US expects Malaysia FTA talks to conclude by year-end
17-Jun-2006     Business Times
The US is pleased with the progress of the first round of the US-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, and expects it to conclude by the end of the year, after four more rounds.
Gulf, EU show flexibility in reaching a compromise
17-Jun-2006     Gulf News
A free trade agreement (FTA) between the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and 25-member European Union (EU) could be clinched as early as year-end as there seems to be a possibility that the two sides will relax rules related to investments and rules of origin.
Najib: KL will review ‘lopsided' FTA with Japan
17-Jun-2006     The Star
Malaysia will review its free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan following claims that it is lopsided, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.
Bahraini-US FTA likely to go into effect on August 1st
17-Jun-2006     BNA
A US source, close to the Free Trade Agreement negotiations, said it is likely the Bahraini US commercial agreement will go into effect in early August 2006 after Bahrain endorses all Intellectual Copyright Laws.
Korea, EU set to start FTA talks
16-Jun-2006    
The chief of South Korea's trade promotion agency Friday called for Korea to pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) as soon as possible.
US draws distinct lines on what Congress will reject in Korea FTA
16-Jun-2006     Yonhap
A senior US senator drew clear lines Wednesday on what the Congress will not accept in a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, including imports from an industrial complex inside North Korea.
America's free trade pacts driving illegal timber trade
16-Jun-2006     Antara News
US free trade agreements are accelerating the destruction of tropical forests in Asia and Latin America, according to a report released today by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).
Japanese official: FTA talks with China are possible in 2008
15-Jun-2006     People's Daily
Mr. Osamu Watanabe, Chairman of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) recently told China Youth Daily in Beijing that talks on the free trade zone between Japan and China were not likely to be launched until 2008 when China fully honors its WTO commitment.
Taiwan to sign free trade pact with Nicaragua
15-Jun-2006     CNA
Taiwan will sign a free trade agreement with Nicaragua June 16 to further boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation, government officials said Wednesday.
Council warns against free trade with South Korea
15-Jun-2006     The Record
Kitchener joined a growing list of Canadian municipalities worried about the impact a proposed free-trade agreement with South Korea will have on the crucial automotive sector of southwestern Ontario's economy.