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Labor finally approves China-Australia free trade agreement
The China-Australia free trade agreement will come into force before the end of the year after a compromise deal was finally struck between the federal government and opposition.
India, Canada closely working to finalise CEPA
India and Canada are closely working to finalise the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA)
Malaysia in talks on FTA with Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Malaysian Government is in discussions on establishing a free trade agreement (FTA) with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
EU Parliament adopts robust mechanism needed for Paris climate talks. Are European national leaders ready to act?
EU Parliament adopts robust mechanism needed for Paris climate talks. Are European national leaders ready to act?
RCEP - draft chapter on investment (Oct 2015)
As leaked on RCEP Legal
No ban for TPP nationals buying NZ houses
Prime Minister John Key says the Trans Pacific Partnership will not technically prevent a future Labour Government from banning the sale of residential properties to foreigners.
Regional investment policy framework on the cards
A regional investment policy framework for southern Africa is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. The Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) Directorate at the SADC Secretariat said in its annual report that significant progress has been made to develop a regional investment policy framework. The regional programme on investment has the objective of strengthening the investment environment in southern Africa.
India-EU FTA: time for a fundamental rethink?
India and EU would soon resume negotiations on the stalled India-EU free trade agreement.
Foreign direct investment, investment agreements and economic development: myths and realities
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is one of the most ambiguous and the least understood concepts in international economics. Common debate on FDI is confounded by several myths regarding its nature and impact.
No longer a fair game?
What are the next steps for investment protection in South Africa, as the country draws up new legislation governing foreign direct investment following the termination of a number of bilateral investment treaties?