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S. Korea, New Zealand to hold fresh round of FTA negotiations this week
15-Oct-2014    
South Korea and New Zealand are set to hold a new round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) this week, the Seoul government said Tuesday, amid hopes from both sides that the latest round will be the last of its kind.
FIPA undermines sovereignty of Canada, First Nations
14-Oct-2014     Digital Journal
Don Davies, Canadian Member of Parliament for the New Democratic Party, discusses the approval of the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) and its future impact on Canada and First Nations.
Pakistan sore at Indian auto invasion in Lanka
14-Oct-2014    
The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has urged the Pakistan government to put automobiles and auto parts in the negative list of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka to safeguard Pakistani manufacturers against the entry of cheaper Indian products manufactured in Lanka.
Accusations mar failed bid to reach a deal on the Economic Partnership Agreement
14-Oct-2014     The Standard
Political blockages in the trade talks between the East African Community and the EU continue.
ConocoPhillips files for arbitration against PDVSA for contractual compensation
12-Oct-2014    
ConocoPhillips announced Friday that it has filed for arbitration under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce or ICC against Petroleos de Venezuela or PDVSA, the Venezuela state oil company, for contractual compensation related to the Petrozuata and Hamaca heavy crude oil projects.
China tariff unwanted hiccup: Abbott
12-Oct-2014    
China's surprise decision during free trade talks to impose tariffs on Australian coal shows the importance of getting an agreement soon, Prime Minister Tony Abbott says.
Review of FTAs almost finalised: Nirmala Sitharaman
12-Oct-2014    
The review process of the existing Free Trade Agreements that India had entered into with partner countries is almost finalised and domestic manufacturers would benefit from the revised pacts, Minister of state for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman said today.
European action day: citizens in 22 countries demand "Stop TTIP, CETA and TiSA"
11-Oct-2014     11 October Stop-TTIP-CETA-TiSA Alliance
On a European day of action against the free trade agreements TTIP, CETA and TiSA, thousands of citizens took to the streets with more than 1100 public activities in 22 European countries.
Tobacco raises TPP concerns
11-Oct-2014     Politico
US trade officials have denied they plan to offer a new tobacco proposal in the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks in Australia later this month.
Why climate litigation could soon go global
11-Oct-2014     Globe and Mail
Climate change is already causing about $600-billion in damages annually, gobally. Oil and gas companies could soon find themselves on the hook for at least part of the damage.