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Activists gather in Bangkok to discuss countering RCEP
23-Jul-2018     Peoples Dispatch
The deal is likely to deal a huge blow to the less developed countries in the Asia-Pacific region and benefit big corporations and the richer countries.
Why China sees Senegal as a Belt and Road springboard
23-Jul-2018     The News Lens
In so many ways, Senegal is an ideal partner as China seeks to expand its political and economic reach in Africa.
US, African officials prepare for post-AGOA trade future
20-Jul-2018     ICTSD
The United States wants to pave the way for a free trade agreement between Washington and sub-Saharan African countries.
China-EU investment, trade cooperation can provide new paradigm for world
20-Jul-2018     Global Times
China and the EU are moving fast toward completing a bilateral investment treaty (BIT), given the two sides' desire to increase their investment in each other's markets.
Morocco, EU finalize new fisheries agreement
20-Jul-2018     Xinhua
Morocco and the European Union have finalized a new fisheries agreement.
Schindler seeks $264 mn ISD suit vs Korean gov over Hyundai Elevator
20-Jul-2018     Pulse
Schindler filed a notice of intent for arbitration on July 11. Under the ISD procedure, if the issue is not resolved through settlement in 90 days, the investor can take the case to the international tribunal.
Singapore ratifies new trans-pacific trade deal
20-Jul-2018     Channel News Asia
Singapore ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), becoming the third nation to do so after Mexico and Japan
Peoples movements reject the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)
20-Jul-2018     APWLD
More than 80 participants representing trade union, farmers, indigenous peoples, health and patients networks, women’s organisations, academia and civil society organisations from the region have gathered in Thailand on the sidelines of the 23rd round of RCEP negotiations.
EU-Mercosur trade talks targeting September finale: Argentina
20-Jul-2018     Reuters
A free trade agreement between the European Union and Latin American bloc Mercosur is close to being concluded, with a final push over the line seen by early September.
Trade deals putting health at risk
20-Jul-2018     Bangkok Post
A leaked draft of the negotiating text has revealed some proposed harmful intellectual property provisions that could undermine access to price-lowering, generic medicines, and thus, life-saving treatment to millions of people.