ISDS Case Map
ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), which marked its 42nd anniversary on Aug 8, has been described as the most successful regional grouping of developing countries.
Another 12,500 products falling under free-trade agreements with five trading partners will be subject to zero tariff rates come January in the second phase of import-duty reduction.
Thailand's leading canned and seafood exporter, Thai Union Frozen Products, has urged the government to strengthen exporters' competitiveness by going ahead with bilateral free-trade negotiations with the European Union.
The Solidarity Youth Movement in Kerala today urged the Cental Government to immediately abrogate the Free Trade Agreement signed with the 10-nation bloc ASEAN as it would adversely affect the country as a whole.
Industry Minister Fahmi Idris said on Tuesday that his ministry's stance remained firm that the FTA -- which will open up various sectors in both markets by gradual reduction of import duty tariffs -- would bring more harm than benefits to Indonesia, given China's superiority over Indonesia with regard to competitiveness.
The Free Trade Agreement signed by India with the 10-member bloc of ASEAN should be mutually beneficial, leading industrialist Rahul Bajaj has said.
Some of the country’s largest steelmakers have asked the government not to bring the commodity under the purview of the recently
signed free-trade agreements with Asean and Korea.
Asean and its six major trading partners yesterday reaffirmed their resolve to create the world's largest economic bloc through the "East Asia Free Trade Agreement" and "Comprehen-sive Economic Partnership in East Asia" within 15 years.
The All India Kisan Sabha has issued a statement criticising the centre for signing a Free Trade Agreement with the ASEAN nations.
