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

APEC debates becoming body that can forge FTA
8-Nov-2010     AP
Pacific Rim economies are debating whether to change the informal Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum so that it can negotiate the creation of a Pacific-wide free trade zone.
Protesters call for end to APEC meets
8-Nov-2010     Japan Times
"Japan is talking about a free-trade agreement for the Asia-Pacific region. But for Asian laborers, realization of this goal will mean increased unemployment or the shedding of full-time employees in favor of contract workers and the lowering of wages and salaries," union representatives say
APEC to refer to Pacific FTA as pathway to free trade area: draft
4-Nov-2010     Mainichi
At the annual APEC summit meeting in Yokohama on Nov. 13 and 14, the 21-member forum is planning to specify for the first time in its declaration the possible efforts to realize the long-term goal of creating a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific.
Regional and national CSOs push for right to information, fourth pillar on environment and accountability in trade agreements in ASEAN
28-Oct-2010     Focus on the Global South-Philippines
As ASEAN advances towards its goal of becoming an economic community in 2015, it has to confront urgent issues relating to the people’s right to information, trade and economic agreements, and the environmental concerns resulting from this integration into the regional and global economy.
APEC business leaders hope for creation of regional free-trade zone
15-Oct-2010     Mainichi
A business advisory body to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum called on APEC leaders Thursday to recommit themselves to create a region-wide free trade zone, saying it is the "most practical means" to realize trade liberalization.
Regional trade pacts take Pacific spotlight ahead of APEC summit
27-Sep-2010     Japan Times
In less than two months, Pacific Rim countries are expected to present a clear picture on how they will pursue their long-term vision of creating a regionwide free-trade zone.
Iran, Armenia to sign FTA
12-Sep-2010    
Iran and Armenia will sign a free trade agreement (FTAs) during the Armenian economy minister’s upcoming visit to Tehran.
GCC, ASEAN to push forward economic integration
30-Aug-2010     PTI
The Gulf Cooperation Council and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have decided to explore the possibility of reaching a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) and a free trade agreement.
Asia seeks closer Colombia ties
12-Aug-2010     Latin Business Chronicle
Japan’s planned bilateral investment treaty with Colombia could lead to an FTA, while China wants a Colombia FTA as well.
Straight talk across Palk Strait -- “No FTAs”!
15-Jun-2010     MONLAR
A joint India-Lanka people's statement for cultivating peace and not free trade agreements