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China-ASEAN FTA to be one of world's three pillars
8-Sep-2005    
As China and ASEAN are stepping up the construction of a free trade area (FTA) between them, the value of imports and exports of this zone will hopefully exceed that of the NAFTA (North America Free Trade Agreement) by 2010 and its GDP will likely be higher than that in the European Union market.
Garment makers optimistic on liberalisation
8-Sep-2005    
DUBAI'S textile and garments market is one of the largest and strongest markets in the region. In 2004, Dubai's direct exports of the products reached Dh625 million, or 13 per cent of Dubai's direct exports, while re-exports reached Dh6 billion; leading to a total share of 10 per cent to the total value of goods Dubai directly supplied to the rest of the world.
Conditions ripe for Korea-US FTA
8-Sep-2005    
Brisk discussions are underway regarding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Korea and the United States in both official and non-official ways.
Concerns surface over new Andean free trade agreement
8-Sep-2005     New Standard
Barely a month after Congress bypassed labor and environmentalists concerns to pass a free-trade agreement with several Central American nations, a proposal to expand tariff-free-trade zones among the Americas appears headed for ratification, prompting a new round of criticisms and concerns from a handful of human rights and international labor organizations.
SAARC committee of experts to meet on FTA issue
8-Sep-2005     Xinhua
The Committee of Experts of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have decided to meet for yet another round and forward the outstanding issues of South Asia Free Trade Area (SAFTA) to political level for final decision, a Nepali government official said Wednesday.
Indonesian Trade Minister cautious on FTAs among APEC members
8-Sep-2005     Asia Pulse
Indonesia's trade minister expressed caution Tuesday on the formation of free trade agreements (FTAs) within the Asia Pacific region.
RP-Japan economic deal still on hold
8-Sep-2005     Manila Standard Today
The number of Filipino nurses and caregivers who will be allowed to enter Tokyo under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) remains to be among the contentious issues preventing both parties from sealing a bilateral accord.
Nigeria, Brazil sign bilateral agreements
7-Sep-2005    
The relationship between Nigeria and Brazil yesterday took a major leap with the signing of bilateral agreements by Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and liiz Inacio Da Silva.
Singapore, Vietnam shows interest in enhancing ties with India
7-Sep-2005    
Singapore and Vietnam today showed keen interest in enhancing trade ties with India in view of the immense opportunities for investors here.
Peru's Toledo: US trade pact expected next month
7-Sep-2005    
Peru hopes to have a free trade agreement with the U.S. concluded in October, President Alejandro Toledo said Tuesday.