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Bechtel, Bolivia resolve dispute
19-Jan-2006     San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco-based Bechtel Corp. has dropped a $25 million dispute against the Bolivian government for canceling a water contract, after major street demonstrations forced a Bechtel-owned subsidiary to withdraw from Bolivia's third-largest city.
Joint-study group set up to study Msia-Chile FTA
19-Jan-2006     BERNAMA
Malaysia and Chile have taken the first step towards forging a free trade agreement (FTA) by setting up a joint study group to undertake a feasibility study on the matter.
Egypt-US free trade deal at risk: US official
19-Jan-2006     AFP
Egypt risks missing its chance to clinch a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States if talks do not kick off in the coming weeks, an official with the US Congress said.
S. Korea seeks FTA with US
19-Jan-2006     UPI
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun said Wednesday he would push for a free-trade agreement with the United States as early as possible.
Nitya to stay on for 'sake of the nation'
19-Jan-2006     Bangkok Post
The head of the Thai team negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States, Nitya Pibulsonggram, has been persuaded to remain in the ''thankless job'', sources said yesterday.
India Fin Min: Hopes to sign FTA with Japan before China
18-Jan-2006     Dow Jones News
Indian Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said Wednesday that India hopes to conclude a free trade or similar economic partnership agreement with Japan before it concludes one with China.
Thailand: Top FTA official throws in the towel
18-Jan-2006     Bangkok Post
Nit Pibulsongkram is to resign as head of the Thai team negotiating a free-trade agreement with the United States because of the tremendous political pressure weighing on him, according to a source at Government House.
Colombia, Ecuador to set common position in FTA talks
17-Jan-2006     Dow Jones
Colombia and Ecuador will set a common position in negotiations with the US on a free trade agreement, the presidents of both countries said Monday in a press conference.
US-Thai FTA: Shin Corp deal could affect FTA talks
17-Jan-2006    
The Shinawatra family's reported plan to sell off its stake in Shin Corp Plc to Singapore's Temasek Holdings might complicate the Thai-US free trade talks and stall negotiations.
Cabinet gives nod for Malaysia-US FTA discussions, says Rafidah
17-Jan-2006    
The Cabinet has agreed in principle for Malaysia and the US to begin discussions towards forging a free trade agreement (FTA) as and when both sides are ready.