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Martin Khor – a life spent fighting for a just global economy
5-Oct-2020    
Economist and journalist Martin Khor, whose life was cut short by cancer on 1 April 2020, was a standout figure in the struggle for a radical transformation of global economic relations.
First-generation free trade agreement between Colombia and Israel
5-Oct-2020     Market Screener
The treaty seeks to create better conditions for the exchange of goods, services and investment.
Britain open to Aussie-style EU trade deal but Australia wants more
5-Oct-2020     Reuters
Australia is far from happy with its arrangements with the EU and is pushing for the better market access that only a fully-fledged trade deal with the wealthy 27-member bloc would bring.
Angola and Japan strengthen parliamentary cooperation
5-Oct-2020     EIN news
The two countries are negotiating the signing of a reciprocal investment protection agreement.
Nigeria seeks review of investment agreement with Canada
5-Oct-2020     Journal du Cameroun
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada has called for the review of the investment agreement between Nigeria and Canada.
African countries urged to remove non-tariff barriers to realize AfCFTA
5-Oct-2020     The Independent (Uganda)
The African Union Commission called for addressing non-tariff barriers in order to realize the major aspirations of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement.
EU, UK to step up Brexit talks to try to close 'significant gaps' over trade deal
5-Oct-2020     Reuters
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the head of the EU’s executive, Ursula von der Leyen, agreed to step up Brexit talks to close “significant gaps” barring a new trade partnership.
Costs rise in Vattenfall lawsuit over German government’s nuclear phase-out
5-Oct-2020     Clean Energy Wire
The German government writes that around 21.7 million euros have been spent on lawyers, expert witnesses and court fees.
FTA with ROK planned by end of year
5-Oct-2020     Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have pledged to finalise their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations by the end of the year to increase trade and investment between the two countries.
Bangladesh-Bhutan PTA likely in December
5-Oct-2020     The Financial Express
A preferential trade agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Bhutan is expected to be signed in the victory month of December to boost bilateral trade.