corporate interests


‘Call to action’ issued on trade accords
“There are 600 trade agreements being worked on right now around the world, and I think the US is focused on single digits–which gives you an idea of the market share we’re losing," says Jim McNerney, CEO of Boeing
N.L. not on hook for Abitibi payout: Williams
Premier Danny Williams says the Newfoundland and Labrador government will not share the $130-million settlement the federal government made with AbitibiBowater.
KCCI Dispatches Economic Mission for KOR-US FTA
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is giving careful consideration about sending an economic mission to the US for early settlement.
Oil, gas, and Canada-Colombia free trade
Talisman Energy just announced that it will partner with Ecopetrol to purchase all of British Petroleum’s operations in Colombia for a total of CDN$1.9 billion.
Vivendi: Arbitrator Reaffirms Ruling, $105M Award Vs Argentina
French media conglomerate Vivendi (VIV.FR) Tuesday said the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, or ICSID, reaffirmed its original ruling and financial award in favour of the company in a long-running dispute with Argentina.
US Industry: Trade Deals Vital To Meet Obama's Export Goal
U.S. trade and business groups are skeptical the U.S. can double exports without the Obama Administration signing a raft of new free trade agreements.
US Trade Delegation Makes SOS Trip to Columbia
More than 100 industrialists from the US are touring Columbia to identify potential areas of trade, and maximize their business prospects under the new regime before it is too late as the new president of Columbia is equi-distant in ideology with all schools of thoughts in the Americas.
World Bank approves mining company suit against El Salvador
In a decision with implications for the national sovereignty of member states under US trade pacts, a World Bank tribunal has approved a Canadian mining company's controversial lawsuit against the government of El Salvador.
Half of S. Korean firms concerned over China-Taiwan trade deal: survey
Nearly half of South Korean companies are worried that the new trade pact between China and Taiwan could negatively affect their businesses.
Japan industries 'very interested in ECFA': Yiin
Japanese industries are very interested in the recently signed Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement between Taiwan and China as a way to enter China.