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Trade first, then talk human rights, with Saudi Arabia — Key
27-Apr-2015     NBR
New Zealand's John Key has defended his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, saying a free-trade agreement with the kingdom will allow the two parties to talk about a ‘range of issues’ including human rights abuses.
The long arm of the EU: The Association Agreement and expansionist policies
27-Apr-2015     Counter Currents
The European Union is pursuing a targeted geostrategic goal aimed at extending its sphere of influence, the first priority being to control its immediate “neighbourhood” through association agreements.
Approval of GMO imports moves EU 'closer to Monsanto'
27-Apr-2015     Common Dreams
Environmental advocates say authorization indication of further industry-friendly policies pending trade deal with US will usher in
12-country TPP talks end without a breakthrough
27-Apr-2015     Japan Times
Chief negotiators from 12 countries aiming to forge a Pacific free trade initiative finished four days of talks on Sunday without making major progress.
China's Hong Kong to ink FTA with ASEAN by 2016 - chief executive
27-Apr-2015     Interaksyon
China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is expected to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Association of Southeastern Asian Nations (ASEAN) by 2016, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said on Sunday.
ASEAN-EU free trade progress to be known by year’s end
27-Apr-2015     World Bulletin
The European Union and a Southeast Asian bloc will reevaluate the possibilities of a regional free trade agreement (FTA) at the end of this year, officials said Sunday.
TUC's Owen Tudor: 'We are totally opposed to TTIP'
24-Apr-2015     EurActiv
Shrouded with secrecy and posing a threat to public services, Owen Tudor tells EurActiv why the UK Trade Union Congress doesn’t believe the hype over TTIP, and why exploitation, rather than immigration, should be the cause of people’s concerns.
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24-Apr-2015    
Asean Economic Community launch will see rise in trade flows, but also more problems: OCBC chief
24-Apr-2015     Business Times
The launch of the Asean Economic Community this year will see an increase in trade flows, but also more problems such as money laundering and fraud, OCBC Bank chief executive Samuel Tsien said on Wednesday.
France open to FTA with Australia
24-Apr-2015     AAP
France has indicated it is willing to consider a free-trade agreement with Australia.