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Mexico, US seek to dispel tension over labor tweak to trade deal
17-Dec-2019     Reuters
Mexico said it was satisfied by US assurances it was not sending inspectors.
People power in Romania stopped a mining project. now the corporation is suing for billions of dollars
17-Dec-2019     Inequality.org
Romanian and US environmental justice activists demonstrated in Washington, DC, outside a World Bank tribunal hearing on a case brought by Canadian-based Gabriel Resources.
RCEP without India isn't to Japan's liking
17-Dec-2019     The Japan Times
Whereas Japan took the lead to establish the TPP without the United States, Tokyo does not desire a RCEP without India because it would create a China-led trading bloc.
20 years on: China, Japan, ROK seek cooperation amid uncertainties
17-Dec-2019     New Kerala
A news report on the current cooperation of China, Japan and the ROK in tackling the issue of unbalanced regional development.
Delhi dialogues opportunity for ASEAN to convince India to rejoin RCEP
17-Dec-2019     The Jakarta Post
Regional dialogues on Indo-Pacific cooperation set to be held in New Delhi this weekend will provide ASEAN countries with an opportunity to persuade India to rejoin a landmark trade deal it walked away from last month.
Why India pulled out of RCEP? Piyush Goyal defends govt’s controversial move
17-Dec-2019     Financial Express
Piyush Goyal said the government took the bold decision in the national interest because clearly, the RCEP had become nothing but an India-China FTA which "nobody wants".
Philippines raises possibility of free trade deal with UAE
16-Dec-2019     Business World
The government said it is exploring the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
EU FTA talks: India looking at ways to end stalemate, re-start negotiations
16-Dec-2019     BusinessLine
But the EU wants issues such as market access for automobiles, wines, and govt procurement issues resolved first.
PNG-USA to forge trade, investment pact
16-Dec-2019     Post Courier
PNG and the United States of America are to sign the Trade and investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) which is close to being finalised, says US Ambassador.
Maldives to not proceed with free trade agreement with China
16-Dec-2019     Sputnik
Indicating a toughening of its stance against Beijing, Maldivian Parliament’s Speaker categorically rejected that the archipelago will sign a trade agreement with China.