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Bilateral deal-making involving governments of Asia and the Pacific region.

Interview with Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG)
14-Nov-2019     bilaterals.org
In this interview, we discuss the PACER+ trade deal, the post Cotonou talks with the EU and the influence of China's Belt and Road Initiative in the Pacific region.
China inks several new deals with Samoa ahead of Pacific Island economic forum in Apia
21-Oct-2019     ABC
The new agreements cover a range of areas, including education, e-commerce, investment, infrastructure and agriculture.
Trade in trouble: how Asia can lead
18-Jul-2019     The Diplomat
The US - China trade dispute has disrupted trade and investment flows, stifling global and regional trade growth.
Belt and road in pursuit of a free trade climate
10-Jul-2019     Macau Daily Times
Macau will aim to foster a “free trade” climate with Portuguese-speaking countries under the central government’s Belt and Road Initiative.
Asean-Hong Kong FTA enters force to begin intra-regional tariff removals
12-Jun-2019     Global Trade Review
Five members of the ASEAN have implemented a FTA with Hong Kong to remove tariffs, improve access for intra-regional service providers and eliminate pervasive non-tariff barriers to trade.
FTA between China's Hong Kong, 3 ASEAN nations to take effect in June
9-May-2019     Xinhua Net
As part of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Hong Kong andASEAN, tariff reduction and services market access between Hong Kong and three ASEAN members will come into force in June
Economic diplomacy: ASEAN trade, BRI deals and ageing Asia
24-Apr-2019     The Interpreter
Australia keep up its process of integration with the ASEAN, even though it now has bilateral agreements with four ASEAN members.
Maldives ruling party pledges probe into Chinese deals after landslide win
10-Apr-2019     South China Morning Post
Maldives former president Mohamed Nasheed, whose party won a landslide in the archipelago’s parliamentary election, on Tuesday pledged to conduct a thorough probe into deals with China.
Kazakhstan looks beyond Central Asia for new trade opportunities
1-Apr-2019     Geopolitical Monitor
Kazakhstan aims to become one of the top 30 developed economies by 2050, it is imperative for the nation to continue to appear as an attractive trade partner and a destination for extra-regional investors.
Lydian International submits notices to the Government of Armenia under bilateral investment protection treaties
12-Mar-2019     Proactiveinvestors
The company said illegal blockades have prevented access to the Amulsar gold project since late June 2018.