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European treaty may revive debate over power to conclude investment agreements
The debate over who in the European Union (EU) holds the legal authority to conclude international investment agreements (IIAs) with non-European countries -- the European Community or individual Member States -- is set to intensify as the EU Reform Treaty throws dust into an already hazy situation.
China changes agriculture investment restrictions
On October 31, China's "Industrial Catalog for Foreign Investment (2007 Amendment)", providing guidance for investments that the Chinese Government favors, discourages, or bans, was approved by the State Council and published. It will become effective on December 1, 2007.
Interview-Spain eyes West Africa as investment destination
Spain is turning to West Africa as a potential investment destination in a commercial and political offensive linked to trying to control flows of illegal migrants to its territory, its industry minister said on Thursday.
Angola and Spain Sign Investment Protection Accord
The Governments of Angola and Spain Wednesday in Luanda signed an accord for reciprocal protection of investments and a memorandum of understanding, that sets a programme of financial cooperation involving two credit lines of about Usd 600 million.
U.S., Cambodian senior officials meet on trade, investment
The United States Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab met with Cambodian Minister of Commerce Cham Prasidh on Wednesday in Cambodia to discuss ways to broaden and deepen bilateral trade and investment ties, said a press release.
Korea, Kyrgyzstan sign investment pact
Korea and Kyrgyzstan signed a bilateral investment treaty and economic cooperation pact
Zimbabwe admits breach of law against Dutch farmers
The Zimbabwe government has admitted that it wronged white commercial farmers when it violently evicted them from their farms at the height of Zanu PF-instigated land invasions in 2000.
Uruguay-Argentina: Smoke from pulp mill clouds relations
Everything was in place for the beginning of the end of the long-running conflict: a friendlier face about to be sworn in as president in Argentina, a tiny bit of flexibility on the part of Uruguay, a few points of agreement, and a Spanish mediator appointed by the King.
European treaty may revive debate over power to conclude investment agreements
The debate over who in the European Union holds the legal authority to conclude international investment agreements with non-European countries -- the European Community or individual Member States -- is set to intensify as the EU Reform Treaty throws dust into an already hazy situation.
Canada: Potential new impediments to M&A transactions
On October 9, 2007, Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry, announced that the government of Canada will consider introducing new guidelines on takeovers by foreign state-owned enterprises and amending the Investment Canada Act to permit the review of foreign investments that could compromise Canada's national security