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India yes to Bipa, no to FTA/RTA
11-Apr-2005     Financial Express
The government of India is set to initial a Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (Bipa) with China with the two pending issues on security and legal jurisdiction being sorted out by the National Security Adviser in the Prime Minister's Office. A free trade agreement, however, looks distant with the domestic industry raising serious concerns.
FTA with EU looks more imminent than ever
11-Apr-2005     Zawya
The stage is being developed for a fast-track free trade agreement (FTA) between the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council and 25-member European Union. Possibly, the EU has felt the urge to sign an FTA with the GCC now that the US has moved to reach bilateral agreements with individual GCC states.
Automakers holding up JPEPA
11-Apr-2005     ABS-CBN
Issues involving tariff protection and reduction on automotive products have delayed the conclusion of talks over the planned Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).
Signatures to stalk FTA
10-Apr-2005    
Opponents of the Thai-US free trade agreement are gathering 50,000 signatures to sponsor a bill requiring the government to get public and parliamentary approval for any commitments it reaches with a foreign country.
FTA with Australia, NZ to cover textiles, forestry
10-Apr-2005     Jakarta Post
Indonesia will propose special facilities for some of its leading industries in upcoming preliminary negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with Australia and New Zealand, a minister has said.
Bahrain businessmen propose FTA to Philippines
10-Apr-2005     Manila Bulletin
Bahrain businessmen have identified areas to improve bilateral trade relations with the Philippines can be improved including the forging of a free trade agreement (FTA).
Why an FTA gives us cold feet
10-Apr-2005     Times of India
why is China so keen on an FTA and India less eager?
Thailand pressured to exclude autos from FTA talks with Japan
9-Apr-2005     Kyodo
US and European carmakers recently demanded the Thai government exclude the automobile sector from free trade negotiations with Japan and warned that they may abandon investment in Thailand if import tariffs on Japanese luxury cars are lifted, local media reported Friday.
Chinese PM to press FTA deal with India
9-Apr-2005     Economic Times
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will propose to establish the world's biggest Free Trade Area (FTA) between China and India during talks with the Indian leadership next week.
US firm on IP rights protection
9-Apr-2005     Bangkok Post
US chief negotiator Barbara Weisel assured that the FTA agreement would not affect drug prices in Thailand.