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Time for a US-Japanese free trade agreement?
10-Jan-2017     Foreign Affaires
If he is serious about keeping free trade alive, then the best place for Trump to start would be with Japan, argues Michael Auslin
Nigeria's losses of import duties if the regional EPA is implemented: 2020-50
10-Jan-2017     SOL
After the Brexit it is useful to update the value of imports and losses of import duties of Nigeria from the EU28 minus the United Kingdom in case of the implementation of the regional EPA.
MOL v. Republic of Croatia: The ICSID case where investor corruption as a defense strategy of the host state in international investment arbitration might succeed
9-Jan-2017     Kluwer Arbitration Blog
In the landscape of international investment arbitration the allegations of corruption have become more and more common.
PH, EFTA fast-track preparations to ratify free trade pact
9-Jan-2017     The Manila Times
Both parties are now “undertaking their respective domestic processes for the ratification and entry into force of the agreement.
Thailand to take lead in Asean Community
9-Jan-2017     Bangkok Post
As the Asean Community enters its second year, Thailand, as one of the founding countries of the bloc, is planning to spearhead various economic opportunities to benefit the region.
Lessons to learn from the demise of the TPP
9-Jan-2017     The Wire
With the imminent demise of the Tran-Pacific Partnership Agreement almost certain, there are many lessons to be learnt from the fraudulent free trade deal.
Let Latin America turn to China to counter Trump
9-Jan-2017     Gulf News
The country could replace the US as the region’s major trading partner if the president-elect follows through with his protectionist policies.
As Trump kills the TPP, can China-backed RCEP fill the gap?
9-Jan-2017     South China Morning Post
Experts say the RCEP can now be the centrepiece of 21st century free trade, a title they previously bestowed on the TPP.
Romania seeks World Heritage status for Transylvania village in gold mine row
7-Jan-2017     Reuters
Romania has asked the United Nations to make a Transylvanian village boasting 18th century houses and intact Roman mining shafts into a World Heritage site in move that could protect it from a gold mine project.
Abe wants to be the last free trade samurai
7-Jan-2017     Foreign Policy
In Trump’s chaos, Abe sees opportunity. With Trump’s leanings toward protectionism, the Japanese prime minister is now in a position to pick up the reins in helping to promote trade among the increasingly interwoven economies of Asia.
Axos Capital files €400m Kosovo lawsuit
7-Jan-2017     Global Telecoms Business
ACP Axos Capital is suing the Kosovo government for €400m as a result of its failed bid to buy Kosovo Telecom.
Polisario win several campaigns at UN, international courts and public opinion courts against Morocco
6-Jan-2017     Sahara Press Services
The Washington Times highlighted the considerable achievement that the Frente Polisario gained in the international sphere in its struggle for the self-determination of the Sahrawi people.
Free Trade Agreement: Pakistan, Malaysia in talks to cut duties further
6-Jan-2017     The Express Tribune
Pakistan and Malaysia are negotiating to further reduce duties on existing and additional tariff lines under the FTA to facilitate businesses of both countries.
Donald Trump’s tariff on GM would violate NAFTA. That may not stop him
5-Jan-2017     Financial Post
Donald Trump won’t be able to punish General Motors Co. for building cars in Mexico without violating NAFTA
Reaction from Polisario on EU-Morocco court case
5-Jan-2017     Western Sahara Resource Watch
See statement and press conference held in Brussels.