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A partnership among equals? Examining the EU-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
The EU-ASEAN FTA Campaign initiated in 2007 a research project that would examine the nature and scope of EU-ASEAN Relations. The first phase of that project was the conduct of country-level studies. We have so far been able to complete studies in Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand and we expect reports from Vietnam and Malaysia very soon.
GCC mulls reopening free trade talks aith EU
The Gulf Cooperation Council chief and Saudi and Omani ministers on Sunday discussed how to revive talks on a free trade accord with the European Union that broke down in December
EU-Central America Association Agreement: Rejection by social movements of EU FTAs
With Nicaragua leaving the negotiation table, the 7th round of negotiations between the EU and Central America has been suspended. With this, the aggressive policies of he EU have been brought to a halt for the time being.
Bloc warned against signing EPA blindly
East African Community (EAC) member states should not sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (Epa) three months to come unless shortcomings are addressed, local civil society organisations (CSOs) have warned.
EPA forum for businesses to take place in Kingston
As the global marketplace becomes more anaemic, the Caribbean Council will next month host a forum aimed at improving private businesses' understanding of how the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will be implemented.
Reciprocal terms missing in the proposed India-EU pact
Unlike other bilateral agreements, the potential implications of India-EU FTA would be far-reaching since nine EU-based banks together controlled 65% of total assets of foreign banks in India in 2008. By asset size, out of the top 10 foreign banks in India, six are European.
EU's response key to success of FTA
A successful conclusion to the free-trade agreement talks between Korea and the European Union will hinge on the EU's understanding of Korea's need for the duty drawback measure, Seoul's chief FTA negotiator said yesterday.
Don't proceed with haste on the Korea-EU FTA
South Korea and the European Union (EU) failed to finalize their negotiations on a free trade deal. The failure comes as both sides were unable to narrow the gap on the so-called 'duty drawback issue,' although they ironed out differences in almost all other remaining areas.
World Bank says preferential deals don't help regional performance
The World Bank says favourable treatment offered by Europe and North America has not helped the Caribbean's overall trade performance.
In Sierra Leone, Civil Society Dialogue Forum on EPA Ends
The Africa Youth Coalition Against Hunger - Sierra Leone (AYCAH-SL), Civil Society Movement (CSM) in collaboration with Action Aid International, on 30th March 2009 concluded a one-day Dialogue Forum on Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), at the British Council Auditorium in Freetown.