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Thaksin says no to parliamentary debate on FTA
9-Jan-2006     The Nation
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Monday shot down a proposal for Parliament to debate free trade agreements (FTAs), including a draft being negotiated between Thailand and the United States. "I see no justification for legislative debate on FTAs as Parliament does not have qualified personnel to scrutinise the matter," he said.
10,000 protest US-Thai FTA talks
9-Jan-2006     Bangkok Post
Thousands of Thais representing a diverse swath of society ranging from garlic growers to HIV/AIDS activists gathered outside a hotel in Thailand's northern city of Chiang Mai Monday to protest closed-door talks on a Thai-US free trade agreement (FTA).
FTA protesters' views
9-Jan-2006     The Nation
Rallies against free-trade talks between Thai and US officials today are set to draw a record number of protesters. Here are the reasons for this given by some planning to attend the protests.
Green signal for Ceca with Malaysia
9-Jan-2006     Financial Express
A comprehensive economic cooperation agreement (CECA) between India and Malaysia may soon become a reality. The joint study group appointed by the two countries to examine the feasibility of such an agreement has given it the green signal.
Vanaspati firms feel free trade heat
9-Jan-2006     The Telegraph
In what could be one of the first adverse fall-outs of free-trade agreements, domestic vanaspati producers have alleged that India is turning out to be a major market for imports from Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan, although these countries have no major cultivation of oilseeds.
'Time not ripe for Korea, US to start FTA talks'
9-Jan-2006    
As Washington pushes Seoul to begin talks for forging a free trade agreement, the Korean government says both countries have not yet agreed on when or even whether negotiations will begin.
PM 'failed to consult the public'
9-Jan-2006     Bangkok Post
The civic sector joined forces against the ongoing Thai-US free trade agreement (FTA) pact by drawing up a petition stating that it does not approve the mandate of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as being a representative of the Thai people in signing the deal.
Bush plans to advance US-Peru trade pact
8-Jan-2006     St Louis Post Dispatch
President George W. Bush notified Congress on Friday of his plan to sign a trade agreement with Peru, a pact the administration views as a step in advancing commerce within the Western Hemisphere.
Australia, Mexico to explore FTA
8-Jan-2006     Sydney Morning Herald
Australia and Mexico will explore the viability of a free trade agreement between the two countries.
Chile to cite Koreans for FTA efforts
8-Jan-2006    
The Chilean Embassy in Seoul said that Chile will award the “Decoration of Bernardo O'Higgins” to five Koreans who contributed to the successful free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and Chile.