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Sarama Resources secures funding for Burkina Faso arbitration claim
26-Oct-2024     Stock Titan
Sarama Resources has secured a US$4.4 million non-recourse loan facility from Locke Capital II to fund international arbitration proceedings against the Government of Burkina Faso
EU needs to rethink FTAs, look for ‘shortcut’ for deal with India, says German vice chancellor
25-Oct-2024     The Print
Agriculture is the "most problematic" area in talks to secure a free trade deal between India and the European Union, German Economy Minister said, suggesting that it would be better to focus on the industrial sector first.
Next round of talks with Asean for FTA review in November
25-Oct-2024     Financial Express
The team of negotiators from Australia is expected to come to India in December to sort out the remaining issues in the negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.
Green colonialism in Western Sahara
24-Oct-2024     Freedom news
Under Moroccan occupation, renewables projects are being used to reinforce dominance
Kenya's energy goals could be jeopardised by foreign treaty, say experts
23-Oct-2024     The Standard
Critics argue that the ECT, designed to protect foreign investments, contains vague provisions that allow multinational corporations to sue governments for lost profits due to policy changes.
French farmers to launch nationwide protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal concerns
23-Oct-2024     The Indian Express
FNSEA president Arnaud Rousseau confirmed that nationwide protests will begin in mid-November, with the exact date and nature of the actions yet to be determined.
Labor, environment pushed at FTA talks with EU
23-Oct-2024     Malaya Business Insight
The Philippines and the EU are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA). The first round of talks focused on trade in goods, services, investment, and other areas. Both sides aim to conclude the negotiations soon. The Philippines hopes to increase market access for its services in Europe. The EU and the Philippines previously negotiated an FTA but stalled in 2017.
PH, UAE resume FTA talks; completion of technical matters eyed this week
22-Oct-2024     Inquirer.net
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates on Monday resumed the negotiations for their planned free trade agreement, with both sides striving to complete the technical discussions this week.
Korea begins fifth round of free trade talks with Malaysia
22-Oct-2024     Korea JoongAng Daily
The industry ministry said that it has launched the fifth round of negotiations with Malaysia for a bilateral FTA as Korea aims to broaden its trade portfolio.
Czechia faces arbitration proceedings for allegedly thwarted investment
22-Oct-2024     Radio Prague International
Qucomhaps Holdings has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Czech Republic, claiming misconduct by law enforcement, insolvency courts, and administrators.