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India refuses to accede to European Union requests; post-March, investors to have no legal cover
Fresh investments by European companies in India and vice versa after April 1 won’t enjoy legal protection under any bilateral arrangement, as India has decided not to accede to requests by the European Union.
RCEP, an attack on food sovereignty, must be junked – PCFS
RCEP will be harmful to developing countries’ struggle for industrialization, access to cheaper medicines, quality social services, and protection of the environment
Unpacking trade and investment
Series of 11 fact booklets about global trade policies.
The past, present and future of international investment arbitration in Thailand
This paper offers the first detailed English-language analysis of international investment arbitration law and practice in Thailand.
Govt costs for tobacco case still secret
Taxpayers are still in the dark about how much of their money has been spent on fighting tobacco giant Philip Morris over plain packaging laws.
Termination of BITs and sunset clauses – what can investors in Poland expect?
One question arising in the case of Poland terminating its BITs is what implications this has on the rights of foreign investors.
TransCanada's $15 billion U.S. Keystone XL NAFTA suit suspended
TransCanada Corp has suspended a $15 billion NAFTA suit filed against the United States over the Keystone XL pipeline after U.S. President approved the project.
Protecting the rights of tribals
Even as bilateral investment treaties are strengthened, domestic legislation must be implemented.