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The changing landscape of regional trade agreements
19-May-2005     WTO
This new WTO discussion paper looks at main trends and characteristics of regional trade agreements, in force and under negotiation. It also examines their effects on third parties and on the multilateral trading system.
Malaysia, Japan fail to break FTA deadlock over autos, steel - official
19-May-2005     Forbes
Malaysian and Japanese officials have yet to resolve differences over the auto and steel sectors which are seen as major obstacles to progress towards a free trade agreement (FTA), Agence France-Presse reported, citing an official familiar with the talks.
China urges Japan on FTA talks
19-May-2005     Forbes
Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi on Wednesday urged Japan to start negotiations soon with China on a bilateral free trade agreement, the Kyodo news agency reported.
Washington drags its feet over US-Egypt free-trade agreement
19-May-2005    
Egypt and the United States want to negotiate a free trade agreement but have not agreed on a date to begin talks, Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmad Nazif said after talks with U.S. officials in Washington.
Korea-Singapore FTA: Bridge to SE Asian markets, cornerstone for services liberalization
19-May-2005     KoPA
The KSFTA was promoted by Korea under two main strategies. One is to use Singapore as a bridge to gain more market access in Southeast Asia and strive further towards regional integration, and the other is to use external ‘stimulus' from Singapore to “strengthen competitiveness” (restructuring and liberalization) of the services industry.....
Bad and getting worse
18-May-2005    
As North American citizens, we have an obligation to stand with the people of Central America in their struggle for just and sustainable development. CAFTA's backers are pushing for a vote in Congress this month. We must send a strong message to our elected officials that CAFTA, and the faulty economic model it represents, is unacceptable.
China, Iceland agree to start FTA feasibility research
18-May-2005     People's Daily
China and Iceland on Tuesday agreed to start feasibility research on forging a free trade area.
Egypt's Nazif optimistic on free trade pact with US
18-May-2005     Khaleej Times
Egypt and the United States want to negotiate a free trade agreement but haven't decided when to begin, Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif said on Tuesday after talks with US officials.
Racism, rights 'could hurt China FTA'
18-May-2005     Sydney Morning Herald
Racism and left wing politicians focusing on human rights could threaten a proposed free trade deal between Australia and China, a new report says.
US and Malaysia hold more talks on bilateral issues
17-May-2005     The Star
US and Malaysian trade officials recently held a second round of talks to discuss outstanding bilateral issues under the US-Malaysia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (Tifa), signed last May.