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Swiss-Malaysian free trade talks back on track
28-Jan-2019     Swiss Info
Swiss Economics Minister has re-started negotiations with Malaysia over a proposed FTA. Talks had previously broken down over the contentious topic of palm oil.
Brexit: How many trade deals has the UK done?
25-Jan-2019     BBC
As a European Union member, the UK is part of about 40 trade agreements which the union has with more than 70 countries. If the UK leaves the EU in a no-deal Brexit on 29 March, it will immediately lose these deals.
Meet the corporations who sue governments to undermine progressive change
24-Jan-2019     Open Democracy
Campaigners dressed as wolves in suits invaded the streets of Davos to highlight the real face of private-sector influence.
Eating NAFTA: Trade, food policies, and the destruction of Mexico
24-Jan-2019     Real Food Media
In her new book, Alyshia Gálvez exposes how changes in policy following implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have fundamentally altered one of the most basic elements of life in Mexico—food.
Premier pushes for FTA with China
24-Jan-2019     Khmer Times
Cambodian Prime Minister urged China to consider entering a free trade agreement with the Kingdom to spur trade and investment between the two nations.
India, Mauritius discuss fast-tracking of free trade talks
24-Jan-2019     The Hindu Business Line
India and Mauritius discussed initiatives to strengthen bilateral ties including the early finalisation of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Partnership Agreement (CEPCA).
Laos cuts import tariffs on over 8,000 ASEAN goods
24-Jan-2019     Xinhua Net
Lao authorities have reduced import tariffs on 8,536 items to zero as part of efforts in establishing the ASEAN Free Trade Area, which currently Laos is already flooded with foreign product.
India must keep agriculture out of RCEP
24-Jan-2019     The Tribune
India's foray into the RCEP treaty is being seen as a risky adventure. More so at a time when agriculture is passing through a terrible agrarian crisis and manufacturing sector continues to limp
Clive Palmer threatens to sue Australian taxpayers for $45b as he re-routes business through NZ
23-Jan-2019     ABC
Clive Palmer has channelled his corporate empire through New Zealand and threatened to use free trade rules to sue Australian taxpayers for $45 billion as part of a dispute with a Chinese mining company.
China and Tunisia sign belt and road agreement
23-Jan-2019     Out-Law
Tunisia seeks a meaningful engagement with BRI, to develop its infrastructure and open up trade with China and Africa in order to expand and diversify its trading partners which is currently dominated by Europe.