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DP’s Sohn apologizes for flip-flopping on EU FTA
Democratic Party leader Sohn Hak-kyu apologized to the people for the chaos around the ratification of the Korea-EU free trade agreement, which he promised to support and then backed away from, stressing he wasn’t opposed to the deal itself, but was “against the insufficient bill.”
Price of medicines may sky-rocket with FTA
The price of medicine might be out of reach for most people if Malaysia inks an understanding with the European Union on the Free Trade Agreement.
Revealed: the bitter taste of Cambodia’s sugar boom
"Scrambling to take advantage of the EU’s Everything But Arms (EBA) treaty, which allows duty-free, quota-free access to Europe for Cambodian goods, Cambodia’s agro-barons are trampling human rights underfoot, according to campaigners. Western companies have been accused of being complicit, seeking out the cheapest sugar, whatever the consequences.
India, Mercosur "must withstand EU pharma demands"
Nations currently negotiating trade deals with the European Union (EU) have been warned that they must resist European demands which could threaten access to medicines in emerging and developing countries.
European Parliament to pass resolution supporting Taiwan's cause
The European Parliament is scheduled to pass a resolution on May 11 to support Taiwan's cause. The resolution will push for the signing of a comprehensive agreement to enhance trade and economic cooperation between Taiwan and the European Union.
PH, EU to pursue free-trade pact
The Philippine government will spend the next three months conducting consultations with various stakeholders and doing impact assessment studies on different sectors in preparation for talks with the European Union within the year on a possible free-trade agreement.
How will free trade deal with EU affect Korea`s farmers?
The National Assembly has ratified the free trade agreement with the European Union, which will allow the deal to take effect in July.
EU FTA can boost exports of S. Korean SMEs: KOTRA
The free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) that was ratified by South Korea's parliament can boost exports of products made by local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a state-run trade promotion agency said Thursday.
No compromise in our stance on IPR, says India
India will not compromise its stand or take a position on intellectual property rights (IPR), especially on pharmaceuticals, beyond its domestic law and agreements as mandated under the aegis of the global trade body—World Trade Organization (WTO).
EU, ASEAN nations arranging FTA
The European Union (EU) says it is talking with individual ASEAN member nations to bolster support for a potential ASEAN/EU Free Trade Agreement to help both blocs.