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RCEP talks could affect startups by allowing patenting of computer software
25-Apr-2016     The Economic Times
Several startups and civil society members fought hard over the last year to prevent the allowing of software patents in India.
Trade unions sound alarm over FTAs; say hitting economy
25-Apr-2016     Financial Express
Raising concerns over trade negotiations with regional blocs like RCEP, trade unions have asked the government to stop all talks for free trade pacts while asserting that such pacts are hurting the country's economy.
China, India show their hands on investor access
23-Apr-2016     Scoop
New Zealand trade officials have seen offers on terms for investment access for the first time from a number of Asian nations, including China, in negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
RCEP - draft investment chapter (October 2015)
22-Apr-2016     KEI
As leaked by KEI
RCEP draft text for investment chapter, October 16, 2015 version
22-Apr-2016     KEI
Overall, the investment chapter is designed to give private parties the right to extract costly damages from governments that implement policies that harm profits.
Public procurement could be next TTIP deal breaker
22-Apr-2016     EurActiv
As EU-US negotiators prepare for a new round of transatlantic trade talks in New York next week, officials fear TTIP might run into a new brick wall: Public procurement.
Maori leaders dismiss TPP at Northland hui
22-Apr-2016     NZ Herald
Northlanders delivered on being the most raucous opponents to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, during a Government jaunt to Whangarei to promote the deal.
Gov't abandons plans for TPP ratification during current Diet session
21-Apr-2016     The Mainichi
The government and ruling parties have given up on passing the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade pact and related bills during the current ordinary Diet session.
Dutch court overturns $50 billion ruling against Russia in Yukos case
21-Apr-2016     New York Times
In a major victory for the Russian government, a Dutch court overturned an award of more than $50 billion to former shareholders of the defunct oil company Yukos.
New threat against affordable medicines in trade negotiations with India and ASEAN
21-Apr-2016     MSF
Access to affordable medicines could be severely restricted for millions of people around the world under the current proposals in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement?