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Employers' associations deliberate on EPA and regional integration
The Federation of Employers' Associations of West Africa has organised a capacity building workshop to inform, sensitise and train members on their Annual Operation Plan.
DTI seeks improved benefits from free trade agreements
The Trade department aims to double the utilization rate of the country’s free trade agreements (FTAs) to 50% in five years as the government begins its efforts to strike a trade deal with the European Union (EU).
Japan, EU business lobbies call for launch of FTA talks at summit
Business lobbies of Japan and the European Union have jointly called on their leaders to agree to launch negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement during a summit meeting scheduled for later this month in Brussels.
European Parliament adopts resolution to support EPA with Japan
The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a resolution in support of signing an economic partnership agreement with Japan on condition that Tokyo further opens up its market.
Infrastructure crucial for Africa’s trade development
On May 9, the European Community celebrated Europe Day as one of the symbols designed to foster unity among Europeans.
Lee exhorts German businesses to invest
President Lee Myung-bak Tuesday urged major German companies to expand their investments in Korea, stressing that his country’s free-trade network will help European firms’ business in other foreign markets.
Germany’s Merkel wants EU-Japan free trade accord after South Korea deal
Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany wants the European Union to negotiate a free-trade agreement with Japan following a similar deal with South Korea.
Bilateral investment treaties: limiting the Commission's authority
Parliament voted to circumscribe the Commission's rights regarding Member States' bilateral investment treaties (BITs). While urging the replacement of these BITs with EU-wide agreements, Members chose to water down the Commission's proposal that would have allowed it to review national BITs and, if warranted, withdraw its authorization from them.
EU-Asean FTA set for revival, says Mustapa
The European Union-Asean Free Trade Agreement (EU-Asean FTA) is set to be revived following the positive political climate in Myanmar, says International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Thorny issues remain in EU-India trade talks
According to European Trade Commissioner Karel de Gucht, there are still thorny issues on the table in the ongoing EU-India free trade agreement talks, including intellectual property issues.