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RCEP negotiation delegates agree on dispute settlement chapter
31-Oct-2018 Jakarta Post
Delegates involved in the final round of negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in New Zealand have agreed on the dispute settlement chapter
Japanese farmers worried over effects of trans-Pacific trade pact
31-Oct-2018 Japan Today
Japanese farmers expressed concern about an expected influx of imports and other effects of a trans-Pacific free trade agreement led by Japan that is set to enter into force on Dec 30.
TPP-11 to take effect on Dec. 30
31-Oct-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
Sixth country Australia ratifies trade pact, paving way for early launch
Hog farmers oppose pork free trade deal with US
30-Oct-2018 Business World
The National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc. said it opposes free trade in pork products between the Philippines and the US after the US hog industry expressed interest in expanding its footprint in the Philippines.
Canada’s sprint to ratify sets up Trans-Pacific trade deal to take effect this year
30-Oct-2018 CBC
Formal notice of Canada’s ratification filed Saturday; Australia expected to ratify this week.
The limitations of the UNCITRAL process on ISDS reform
30-Oct-2018 SOMO
The UNCITRAL process runs a real risk of producing middle-ground solutions that will fail to address the fundamental flaws of the ISDS system and will only further institutionalise and re-legitimise the system.
No FTAs before LDC graduation
30-Oct-2018 Daily Star
Bangladesh will graduate from the least-developed country bracket in 2024, three years after which free trade agreements will be crucial in maintaining its comparative advantage in international trade.
New trade deals restrain governments on financial regulation
30-Oct-2018 Finance Watch
The new generation of trade agreements currently being negotiated by the EU endangers financial regulation. Worse, they rein in the capacity of states to regulate in the future.
More than 300 civil society organizations from 73 countries urge fundamental reform at UNCITRAL’s Investor-State Dispute Settlement discussions
30-Oct-2018
More than 300 civil society groups and trade unions urged governments participating in United Nations meetings in Vienna to completely overhaul the controversial Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) system.
Taiwan, India working to renew investment pact
29-Oct-2018 Taipei Times
The Indian Union Cabinet has approved the draft of an updated bilateral investment protection agreement with Taiwan that is expected to be signed by the end of the year.
UK commits to EPAs after Brexit
29-Oct-2018 Loop
The United Kingdom says it will honour the current Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) with PNG and other ACP member states that have existing preferential trade relations with the European Union, after Brexit.
Analysis on trade deal shows Pacific losing out
29-Oct-2018 PANG
The concerns held by Pacific communities and some Pacific island governments about the regional free trade agreement known as PACER-Plus are well founded according to new analysis released by the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG).
US pork industry backs free trade deal with PHL
29-Oct-2018 Business World
The US National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) said that it hopes Washington will conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, which it views as a priority market.
Chilean Senate approves deepening of free trade agreement with China
29-Oct-2018 Santiago Times
The Chilean foreign minister explained that this protocol complements the Free Trade Agreement between both countries that entered into force on October 1, 2006.
PM: Vietnam backs negotiations on future Vietnam-UK FTA
29-Oct-2018 Nhan Dan
The two sides should continue technical discussions to define the framework and issues need to be negotiated, thereby creating favourable conditions for the later negotiation process, Vietnamese Prime Minister said.
NZ first country to ratify PACER Plus trade deal
29-Oct-2018 Radio NZ
New Zealand has become the first country to ratify a Pacific free trade deal.
USTR to hold hearing in Dec. on trade talks with Japan
29-Oct-2018 The Mainichi
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer suggested President Donald Trump’s administration will push Japan to address tariff and nontariff barriers in sectors such as automobiles, agriculture and services.
Malaysian renewable energy investor initiates ICSID arbitration against Sri Lanka
29-Oct-2018 Colombo Page
KLS Energy Lanka, the local subsidiary of Malaysian renewable energy producer Energy Sdn Bhd of Malaysia has initiated ICSID arbitration under the Sri Lanka-Malaysia BIT
Joint ITUC-Africa/ETUC/ITUC statement on the EU-Africa EPAs and EU-Africa trade relations
28-Oct-2018 ETUC
Trade unions from Africa and Europe have followed with grave concern the negotiation and conclusion of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between the EU and regional groupings in Africa.
EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements (Aug 2018)
28-Oct-2018 European Commission
As published by the European Commission