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Reconsidering RCEP’s Impact on Foreign Investment
28-Jun-2021     The Diplomat
Based on our analysis, RCEP does not ensure a new world order for FDI. Countries wanting to attract FDI cannot rest on the laurels of RCEP or its changes in ROOs.
Japan ratfies RCEP, world's largest FTA including China and Asean
28-Jun-2021     The Star
Japan on Friday evening (June 25) ratified the RCEP, the world's biggest Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which comprises 15 Asia-Pacific countries including China and 10 members of Asean, the Foreign Ministry said.
Singapore and UK start negotiation talks on a digital economy
28-Jun-2021     Marketing Interactive
Singapore and the United Kingdom have negotiation talks on a digital economy agreement, UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (UKSDEA).
East Africa: Kenya moves to implement trade deal with EU as neighbours lag
25-Jun-2021     All Africa
A communique released after the meeting with EU chiefs indicated Kenya will be allowed to move forward with implementing the agreement, even after EAC member states hold reservations.
The free trade vision and its fallacies: the case of the African Continental Free Trade Area
23-Jun-2021     Modern Diplomacy
Some economists suggest that the liberalization of trade will result in an unequal distribution of losses and profit gains while economically dislocating a large number of workers in import-competing sectors.
Kenya’s President arrives in Brussels for trade talks
23-Jun-2021     CGTN Africa
President Uhuru Kenyatta was on Monday afternoon received by King Philippe at the Royal Palace in Brussels at the start of his two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union.
Nigerian govt asked not to ascent to Energy Charter Treaty
23-Jun-2021     Leadership
Nigerian labour unions and civil society organizations have urged the government not to assent to the ECT, explaining that the Treaty contains provisions for an Investor-State Dispute System (ISDS), which accords investors obscene privileges.
Govt has taken steps to amend regulations to comply with RCEP – Hasnol
22-Jun-2021     The Malaysian Reserve
The Malaysia government has taken steps to amend relevant laws and regulations to comply with the obligations of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.
Vietnam, Singapore to work towards bilateral agreement on digital economy
22-Jun-2021     Saigon Giai Phong Online
Vietnam and Singapore have agreed to promote the early establishment of a joint technical working group on a digital partnership, towards a bilateral agreement on digital economy.
Public hearings to be held over Asean-Canada FTA
22-Jun-2021     Bangkok Post
Thailand and Asean counterparts are set to rev up discussions with Canada to establish a scope of negotiations for an Asean-Canada free trade agreement (FTA), with the aim to kick off negotiations later this year