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12-Oct-2018    
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New briefing note – agricultural investments under international investment law
11-Oct-2018     IISD
The number of known investment treaty claims concerning agricultural investments has grown rapidly in recent years. This new briefing note from IIED, IISD and CCSI helps policy makers navigate the challenges.
Singapore, Indonesia ink pact to offer protection, global arbitration access to investors
11-Oct-2018     Business Times
Singapore and Indonesia signed an agreement to promote and protect investments, with the treaty promising Singapore companies operating in Indonesia protection and access to international arbitration in the event of investment disputes.
Philippines and US aim to announce free trade talks in November
11-Oct-2018     Nikkei Asian Review
The talks are part of US President Donald Trump's strategy to pursue bilateral rather than multilateral trade agreements to let Washington secure the best possible deal.
COMESA welcomes SA’s ratification of the Tripartite FTA
11-Oct-2018     Tralac
South Africa has ratified the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement, becoming the fourth country to do so after Egypt, Uganda and Kenya. 10 more ratifications are now needed for the Agreement to enter into force.
NZ plays down threat to European agri interests in FTA talks
10-Oct-2018     NZ Herald
New Zealand trade negotiators are trying to get their European counterparts to recognise that the nation's agricultural exports are small-fry in comparison to the regional bloc's farming sector.
China-Norway FTA may come next year, ambassador says
10-Oct-2018     Yicai Global
In the 12th round of China-Norway FTA negotiations, the two nations discussed goods and service trades and investment, rules of origin, technical barriers to trade, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, intellectual property, ecommerce, other matters.
Panama and China start FTA third negotiation round
10-Oct-2018     Prensa Latina
The third negotiation round will aim to advance in barriers and the facilitation of trade, customs procedures, intellectual property and electronic trade.
Trade and patent changes could increase healthcare costs by $100bn, CPHI annual report warns
9-Oct-2018     European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Patients may need to wait an extra five or 10 years to access generic medicines, which could raise healthcare costs by as $100 billion over the next five years, according to the latest CPhI annual report
Inclusion of Paris Agreement in CETA at risk
9-Oct-2018     Euractiv
France wants to make compliance with the Paris Agreement on climate a precondition to signing European trade agreements. However, this is an issue where France is struggling to get the other 27 EU members to agree.