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The EU-Singapore investment protection agreement
11-Feb-2019     SOMO
An analysis of its impact on managing government bonds and capital flows.
MEPs take note: EU-Singapore deal could hinder fight against fraud and corruption.
11-Feb-2019     Stop ISDS
The most worrying thing about the EU-Singapore deal is not the risk that Singapore firms themselves pose, but the fact that the agreement looks set to be used as a model for reinvigorating ISDS.
Here's what US lobbyists want Donald Trump to get from a post-Brexit trade deal
11-Feb-2019     Huffington Post
Big firms want Donald Trump to play hard ball over the NHS, food quality and consumer rights.
UK eyes free trade agreement with GCC countries in future, UK Minister tells WAM
11-Feb-2019     MENAFN
UK Secretary of State for International Trade, has said that the UK enjoys strong trading relations with GCC countries and is looking forward to have a free trade agreement with the bloc in the right time.
Tanzania allowed 4 months to resolve EPA impasse
11-Feb-2019     The East African
The discussion on the EPA took place during the East Africa Community summit, with Tanzania insisting that it must be allowed more time to send experts to EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, to present its grievances.
US investors demand $96m for loss of Rwanda contracts
11-Feb-2019     The East African
A group of US investors have taken Rwanda to an international court, seeking compensation of $95 million after the government seized their mining concessions, effectively denying them operating licences.
Somkid presses Commerce Ministry on CPTPP
11-Feb-2019     Bangkok Post
Thai Deputy Prime ordered the Commerce Ministry to submit a request to become a CPTPP member while the government remains in power.
Japan, Turkey to hold talks on EPA
11-Feb-2019     NHK World Japan
Japan and Turkey will hold talks in Tokyo on a bilateral economic partnership agreement.
Fate of Maldives-China FTA uncertain as Male loosens ties with Beijing
10-Feb-2019     NewsIn Asia
The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement (MCFTA) is in limbo as the new Maldivian government is looking into all deals, including the MCFTA, entered into by the previous regime.
India, Peru to hold next round of FTA talks in March in Lima
10-Feb-2019     Telangana Today
India and Peru will hold the next round of negotiations for a proposed free-trade agreement (FTA) in the South American nation in March