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The curious case of S Alam and our investment treaty regime
The S Alam arbitration should therefore be seen not simply as a legal challenge but as a policy signal.
Taiwan signs fresh investment, promotion deals
In addition to new pacts with the UK and Canada, Taiwan is working on updating an agreement with Singapore and could renew another one with Indonesia.
India, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to conclude bilateral investment treaty soon
India and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed commitment to conclude a proposed bilateral investment treaty early to unlock robust two-way investment inflows and further deepen mutual cooperation, the Indian finance ministry said.
The constitutional shield: how Colombia’s judiciary shapes investment treaties through joint interpretation
This policy brief examines an innovative judicial approach by the Colombian Constitutional Court in response to an increase in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) claims.
EU and Ecuador launch negotiations for a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement
The SIFA aims to promote sustainable development in Ecuador by making it easier for EU companies to invest and expand their operations in the country, in sectors such as renewable energy, digitalisation, agriculture, transport and logistics.
India, Bahrain launch FTA talks
India and Bahrain on Monday announced the start of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, as negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty are already in progress.
Climate and Environmental Governance: International investment rules can undermine environmental and climate protection
The investor-state dispute settlement system, with its roots in colonialism and extractivism, is not fit for purpose in the 21st century because it prioritises the interests of foreign investors over the rights of states, human rights and the environment.
Uruguay signs investment protection deal with Saudi Arabia
Uruguay’s Chancellor Mario Lubetkin has signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with Saudi Arabia during an official visit to Riyadh.
Russia, China, update bilateral investment treaty as Belt & Road Initiative projects look set to increase
The reference to infrastructure construction suggests that Chinese participation as part of its Belt & Road Initiative projects and investments into Russia will increase.
OIC member states move to modernize investment agreement
Held the first meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Agreement on Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments.