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Pakistani PM Shaukat arrives in KL for FTA talks
5-May-2005    
The proposed Malaysia-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) moves closer to becoming a reality with Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz's arrival here today to talk terms.
Conclusion on Thai-Japanese FTA expected in July
4-May-2005     MCOT
The head of the government's Thai-Japanese free trade area (FTA) negotiating team yesterday expressed confidence that Thailand and Japan would come to a conclusion on a free trade deal by July, but said that Thailand's stance on the issue remained confidential.
AMCHAM to speak for Korean firms in US
4-May-2005     Korea Times
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, the largest interest group of American companies here, said Tuesday that it will bring issues affecting Korean member companies, including the Korea-US free trade agreement, to the United States government.
Benguet farmers still wary of veggie imports
4-May-2005     PDI
Provincial officials heaved a sigh of relief when a Philippine-China trade agreement, which covered vegetables and other items, was not one of the documents signed during last week's visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao to the country.
Australia enters dragon's den
4-May-2005     Mail & Guardian
Despite Australian PM Howard's glee last week at being the first country to secure Chinese agreement to a bilateral free trade deal, he might find that actually realising an agreement will be a very tough assignment.
Costa Rica balks at free-trade pact
4-May-2005     WSJ
With President Bush's plan to bind Central America and the US in a free-trade pact already facing tough opposition in Congress, an obstacle has surfaced that further threatens the pact's chances of passage.
UAE prepares for 2nd round of US FTA talks
3-May-2005    
Progress towards a free trade agreement between the UAE and the US stepped up yesterday when the country's negotiating committee met to review its position and preparations for the second round of talks, scheduled to take place in Washington DC from May 10 to 12.
US moves to break free trade impasse with Southeast Asia
3-May-2005     Zee News
Deputy US Secretary of State Robert Zoellick is determined to break a free trade impasse with Southeast Asia during a visit to the region this week.
Parts makers up in arms against FTA
3-May-2005    
Thai auto parts manufacturers have expressed strong opposition to a plan to reduce tariffs on imported Japanese automobiles with engines larger than 3,000cc under the proposed Thailand-Japan free trade agreement.
Vegetables not included in ‘early harvest' deal with China
3-May-2005     Philippine Star
Vegetables are not included in the Early Harvest Program (EHP) agreement the Philippines and China signed just this Wednesday, April 27, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Juan B. Santos, even though raw and unprocessed agricultural products are covered by the agreement.