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Ukraine terminates agreement with Belarus on investment protection
18-Dec-2023 Ukrinform
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a draft law to terminate the Ukrainian-Belarusian intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments.
India, Oman may finalise details of free trade agreement soon
18-Dec-2023 Firstpost
According to a top government official, India and Oman are anticipated to wrap up discussions for a comprehensive free trade deal soon, with the goal of enhancing bilateral trade.
Countries risk ’paying polluters’ billions to regulate for climate: UN expert
15-Dec-2023 France 24
An "explosion" of multibillion-dollar claims by fossil fuel and extractive firms through shadowy investment tribunals is blocking action on climate and nature.
LNG firm’s $20-billion lawsuit against Canada exposes NAFTA’s toxic legacy
15-Dec-2023 Canada’s National Observer
A company launched a record-breaking NAFTA lawsuit against Canada — confirming the dire threat that investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) poses to bold climate action.
Armenia government approves EAEU-Iran free trade agreement
15-Dec-2023 News.am
At its Cabinet meeting, the Armenian government approved the signing of the agreement on free trade between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran.
Why is Biden endorsing corporate colonialism in Honduras?
15-Dec-2023 LPE Project
The stakes for Honduras are not simply the billions of dollars otherwise destined for health, housing, and education. They are the very existence of Crawfish Rock: the past and future of the families who have inhabited the island for centuries.
Ukraine, Türkiye ready to ratify FTA
15-Dec-2023 Ukrinform
The governments of Ukraine and Türkiye are ready to ratify the Free Trade Agreement in early 2024.
Enhanced UK-Switzerland FTA negotiations: Update December 2023
15-Dec-2023 UK Government
Update on the third round of negotiations for an enhanced UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement.
Jamaica signs Samoa Agreement
15-Dec-2023 Jamaica Observer
The Jamaican Government signed the Samoa Agreement at the headquarters of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) in Brussels, Belgium.
EU & Chile finalise key trade agreement amid global challenges
15-Dec-2023 Fibre2fashion
These agreements, seen as crucial amid global challenges, aim to enhance EU-Chile cooperation in tackling supply chain issues, securing critical raw materials.
Biden should abolish secretive corporate tribunals that bypass the law
13-Dec-2023 The Nation
A legal regime known as investor-state dispute settlements erode environmental regulation and increase fossil fuel industry profits.
Mexico must stand up to agribusiness oligopolies on GM corn ban
13-Dec-2023 Inequality.org
US and Canadian civil society groups are denouncing their own governments’ efforts, driven by the agribusiness industry, to repeal Mexico’s proposed ban on genetically modified corn.
Settlement agreement with Ozpak concludes
13-Dec-2023 The Express Tribune
Pakistan concluded a settlement agreement with Ozpak, a Turkish company, in longstanding arbitration proceedings pending in the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
S. Korea, EU hold first round of talks on digital trade
13-Dec-2023 Yonhap
South Korea’s trade ministry launched the first round of talks on digital trade with the European Union in line with efforts to seek broader partnerships in online and data industries.
Australia pursues trade deal with UAE after EU failure
13-Dec-2023 Yahoo
Negotiations to strike a free trade deal with the United Arab Emirates will begin in the new year, after Australia’s talks with the European Union collapsed.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework chats expected to continue in 2024
13-Dec-2023 Brownfield
The chief ag negotiator in the Office of the US Trade Representative says discussions on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework are expected to resume in the New Year.
Iran-EAEU to ink FTA in St. Petersburg on December 25
13-Dec-2023 Mehr
Iran’s deputy foreign minister for economic diplomacy said that a Free Trade Agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union’s member states will be signed on December 25, 2023.
Peoples’ economic sovereignty and human rights protection must be prioritized over Indonesia-EU CEPA negotiation
13-Dec-2023 Indonesia for Global Justice
The Indonesian Civil Society Coalition for Economic Justice (MKE) urges the Government of Indonesia to stop free trade negotiations with the European Union by adhering to the main principles of international cooperation in accordance with the Constitution.
S. Korea, Indonesia discuss ways to improve bilateral free trade deal
13-Dec-2023 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea and Indonesia held their first round of talks to discuss measures to improve their bilateral free trade agreement and review its progress.
Poll-year cloud over FTA
13-Dec-2023 Financial Express
India-UK FTA negotiations are bound to be tough with an additional complication that national elections are due in both nations in 2024. This would indeed make talks “difficult” if a deal is not finalised before then.