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Silent coup: How corporations overthrew democracy – book review
The book initially spotlights a questionable international legal system exerting influence over the policies of developing states.
India, UK officials to start 13th round of FTA talks from Sep 4
Indian Commerce Minister has recently stated that the negotiations between India and the UK for the proposed agreement are progressing and both countries are committed to concluding the talks as early as possible.
Major progress towards Israel-Japan free trade agreement
With an Israel-Korea free trade agreement signed last year and an Israel-China agreement near completion, Japan is concerned that exports to Israel will be hit.
UAE, New Zealand start preliminary CEPA talks
The United Arab Emirates and New Zealand have initiated preliminary discussions aimed at fostering a deeper economic partnership, which may potentially lead to the establishment of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
S. Korea files for cancellation of int'l tribunal's compensation order in Lone Star case
The South Korean government filed an appeal seeking to cancel an international tribunal's order to pay compensation to American private equity firm Lone Star Funds with the firm's sell-off of the now-defunct Korea Exchange Bank.
New Zealand not ready yet to resume FTA talks with India: Damien O’Connor
Dairy sensitive to both countries; bilateral trade growing even outside FTA, says New Zealand Trade & Agriculture Minister.
Energy transition calls for faster investment treaty reforms
UNCTAD presents a new toolbox to make international investment agreements actively support the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
Australia, EU resume talks on free trade deal
Australia and the European Union will resume free trade talks on Thursday (31 August) with a teleconference between Australia’s Trade Minister Don Farrell and EU Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis.
China, Nicaragua ink free trade deal to boost economic ties
China and Nicaragua on Thursday signed a free trade agreement (FTA) after year-long negotiations in the latest effort to enhance bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
Thailand mulls Korean pact
Thailand is in talks with South Korea to explore the possibility of establishing a free trade agreement (FTA). The proposal aims to build upon the existing Asean-South Korea FTA and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).