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Japan to reduce Thai rice purchases under TPP
Japan plans to reduce rice purchases from Thailand and import more from the United States if a trans-Pacific trade pact led by the two countries goes through.
China offers enhanced access for agri produce
Beijing and Islamabad are negotiating their FTA afresh following reservations from Pakistani industry that the previous agreement was unbalanced towards China.
US Defense Secretary urges approval of TPP
US defense chief calls TPP one of the most important parts of the US re-balancing toward Asia-Pacific, including its military relationships.
Australian parliament to investigate China-Australia free trade agreement
The Senate inquiry will look into the agreement's impact on Australia's economy and trade, domestic labor market, investment and cultural policies and verify it's in Australia's national interest.
China, Israel to begin FTA talks
China will kick off negotiations on a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with Israel this year, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday.
China's South Korea investment soars ahead of free trade pact
Chinese investment in Korea jumped 374 per cent last year and has doubled so far this year compared with the whole of last year because of the upcoming free-trade agreement between the two countries.
Australia scores 'most favoured nation' provisions in FTA with China
Trade Minister Robb says that Australia "will automatically receive the same treatment provided by China to any other country in the future including the EU and the United States."
China, Georgia start feasibility study on FTA
China and Georgia have agreed to set up a joint working group to study the feasibility of a free trade agreement, according to China's Ministry of Commerce.
China, US basically complete text negotiation on BIT
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced the text of a bilateral investment treaty with the United States has been completed.
European trade policy at an impasse
With all eyes on TTIP, we are losing sight of the real challenges for Europe emerging in the Asia-Pacific economic region, argues Axel Berger