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New trade pact won't replace Comesa
11-May-2005     The Standard
The proposed East and South Africa economic block will not replace the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa).
Thailand supports Pakistan's ASEAN bid
11-May-2005     Daily Times
Thailand on Monday became the first non-Muslim country to support Pakistan's bid to become a full dialogue partner of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and agreed to start talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the South Asian country.
Jordan seeks to sign free trade agreement with Iraq - Smadi
11-May-2005     Jordan Times
Jordan is keen to sign a free trade agreement with Baghdad and has already presented Iraq with the necessary draft.
Koizumi, Susilo to sign investment deal in Tokyo
11-May-2005     Jakarta Post
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is scheduled to sign an investment agreement with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during the latter's visit to Japan later this month.
Plan for FTA with Islamabad
11-May-2005     Bangkok Post
Thailand and Pakistan have agreed in principle to draw up a free trade area (FTA) agreement under the Economic Comprehensive Partnership between the two nations.
Trade talks between SACU and USA cancelled
11-May-2005     TRALAC
Talks were scheduled to restart this week between deputy trade ministers of South Africa and the United States regarding a free trade agreement (FTA) between the US and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). These have now been cancelled and no new date set.
Free trade pact faces trouble in Congress
10-May-2005     New York Times
The current centerpiece of President Bush's trade agenda, the Central American Free Trade Agreement, is facing unusually united Democratic opposition as well as serious problems in overcoming well-entrenched special interest groups like sugar producers and much of the textile industry.
Open up FTA talks to wider participation
9-May-2005    
Free trade area agreements made between Thailand and some foreign trade partners have caused a lot of concern and unhappiness among farmers and business operators.
GCC-China FTA talks on 'fast track'
9-May-2005     Xinhua
Free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China are on fast track and expected to be completed before the end of 2006, the Times of Oman daily reported on Saturday.
DTI to fasttrack study on free trade agreement between RP and US
9-May-2005     Philippine Star
Trade and Industry Secretary Juan B. Santos has agreed to accelerate the completion of a cost-benefit analysis study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies regarding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the United States.