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US-China trade deal review postponed as China ramps up farm, energy purchases
17-Aug-2020     Reuters
The United States and China have delayed a review of their Phase 1 trade deal, citing scheduling conflicts and the need to allow time for more Chinese purchases of US exports.
Global firms expected to sue UK for coronavirus losses
16-Aug-2020     The Guardian
Governments around the world – including the UK – face a wave of lawsuits from foreign companies who complain that their profits have been hit by the pandemic.
Investment disputes from below: whose rights matter?
14-Aug-2020     IIED
Mining, environment and livelihoods in Colombia.
Treaty claims against the Republic of Slovenia by Ascent Resources Plc and Ascent Slovenia Ltd
14-Aug-2020     Investegate
Ascent Resources Plc and its subsidiary Ascent Slovenia Ltd have formally notified Slovenia of the existence of disputes under the UK - Slovenia bilateral investment treaty and the Energy Charter Treaty.
Bangladesh, Algeria sign deal to raise bilateral trade
14-Aug-2020     New Age
Bangladesh and Algeria had agreed to ink an agreement to increase bilateral trade and economic cooperation, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said.
Ecuador and Chile sign major trade agreement
14-Aug-2020     Xinhua
The signing of the agreement was carried out virtually with the participation of the presidents and officials from the two countries' foreign ministries.
Trump administration 'satisfied' with China purchase progress in Phase 1 trade deal - Kudlow
14-Aug-2020     Reuters
White House economic adviser said the Trump administration is satisfied with China’s progress in meeting commitments to purchase U.S. goods in a Phase 1 trade deal.
Vietnam courts EU investment in medical and drug supply chains
14-Aug-2020     Nikkei Asian Review
Vietnam seeks to build on its new free trade agreement with the European Union to expand foreign investment in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, with the government position the country as an alternative production base to China.
RCEP talks entering final stage: Deputy Trade Minister
14-Aug-2020     Antara News
Negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) have entered the final stage of legal scrubbing and are set to be signed soon, with the exclusion of India.
Thai commerce ministry to push for RCEP signing
14-Aug-2020     Vietnam Plus
The Thai Ministry of Commerce will push the country’s Cabinet in October to consider signing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.