ISDS Case Map
ASEAN
The much-hyped proposed free trade agreement between India and Asean seems to be running into trouble. Asean's demand that India bring down customs duties on four sensitive agricultural commodities to levels much lower than what New Delhi finds ‘acceptable' has put a question mark over the deal.
A successful free trade agreement between the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is unlikely because the Asean nations are unwilling to consider tackling the non-tariff and regulatory barriers, European Centre for International Political Economy's co-director Razeen Sally said
The Philippines wants an agreement to allow free fishing in disputed waters of the South China Sea
Asean economic ministers said while "considerable progress" has been made on the proposed comprehensive FTA with Australia-New Zealand, concluding talks this year is unlikely because the next phase of the negotiations "would be critical and intense."
“Malaysia has too many regulations and guidelines which hinders its competitiveness, free market and fair competition" EU ambassador to Malaysia said.
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations reached a free trade agreement Saturday, under which Tokyo will immediately repeal tariffs on 90% of imports from ASEAN by value to catch up with China and South Korea in intensifying regional FTA races.
Southeast Asia and India remain far apart in their 4-year-old efforts to forge a free trade agreement, differing on the speed and range of liberalization, officials said Friday.
The draft on trade in goods has been completed and they will now discuss the agreement on services and investment.
Thailand has found a way to settle a dispute over rice with South Korea, allowing it to eventually join a free-trade deal between fellow Southeast Asian countries and Seoul, officials said Thursday.
Southeast Asian economic ministers will finalise a blueprint for economic cooperation in the region and push free trade deals with six dialogue partners at a weekend meeting in Manila
