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China, Austria sign economic cooperation agreement
2-Sep-2004     Xinhua
A cooperation agreement between the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and the Austria Federal Economic Chamber was signed Wednesday in Vienna to further enhance bilateral trade activities between the two countries.
Comesa plan hits a snag
2-Sep-2004    
The drive for a Comesa Customs Union (CU) has suffered a major setback following sharp differences among member states on the proposed common external tariffs.
Govt assures all help to auto sector to face FTAs, RTAs
2-Sep-2004    
Assuring all help to the auto component industry in dealing with free trade agreements (FTAs) and regional trade agreements (RTAs), the Government on Wednesday said formalities for setting up an R&D centre for the industry would be completed soon.
FTA Attraction
2-Sep-2004     FTA attraction
Given the apparently easy way in which FTA rules can be bent and misinterpreted, wouldn't it be better to dispense with them altogether? Moreover, now that the Doha Round of the WTO has been given another lease of life, why not simply wait for global, multilateral tariff reduction?
COSATU wants bilateral trade moratorium
2-Sep-2004     Business Day
The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) on Thursday called for a moratorium on all South Africa's current bilateral trade agreements, and renewed its plea to the government to consistently pursue economic and trade policies that prioritise job retention and creation.
Commerce Minister upbeat on Korea-Japan FTA
2-Sep-2004    
Commerce-Industry-Energy Minister Lee Hee-beom on Tuesday expressed the Korean government's strong desire to complete the Korea-Japan Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
GCC-India to draw up draft for free trade pact
2-Sep-2004    
The framework for a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the GCC states will be signed this week, it has been revealed. The agreement will be signed during the visit of Kuwait's Foreign Minister Shaikh Dr Mohammed Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah, who will be heading a GCC delegation, including senior officials from Bahrain's Commerce Ministry.
Chile, New Zealand, Singapore conclude second round of free trade talks
2-Sep-2004    
Chile, New Zealand and Singapore have completed the second round of negotiations on the Pacific Three Free Trade Agreement (P3 FTA) in Wellington, New Zealand.
India-Sri Lanka: South Indian business delegation calls on Minister Kadirgamar
2-Sep-2004    
A delegation of members of the Southern Region Office of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) representing a variety of business enterprises called on Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar at the Ministry of Foreign affairs on August 31.
Japan eager to push for FTA with ASEAN
2-Sep-2004    
The Japanese Government on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to start negotiations with ASEAN member countries on a Japan-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA).