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ASEAN official media statement on RCEP intersession in Singapore
24-May-2018 ASEAN
Joint media statement on the 4th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) intersessional ministerial meeting.
German government approves nuclear phaseout compensation
24-May-2018 Deutsch Welle
The German cabinet has confirmed that two utilities operating in Germany are entitled to compensation for losses stemming from the country’s nuclear phaseout. The move is in line with an earlier top court ruling.
Trade deal with European Union could raise a stink over rights to naming cheese
23-May-2018 NZ Herald
New Zealand dairy companies could lose the right to use terms such as Feta, Parmesan, Brie and Camembert if a free trade deal goes ahead with the European Union.
Specialty cheesemakers ’worse off’ in EU trade deal
23-May-2018 Radio NZ
An award-winning cheese producer says a trade deal with the European Union will hurt the specialty cheese industry.
Business Europe’s position on the Post-Cotonou partnership between the EU and ACP countries
23-May-2018 Business Europe
The agreement should include strong provisions to promote the finalisation and implementation of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs).
Big tech companies are trying to rewrite the rules to get your data
23-May-2018 The Guardian
The “e-commerce agenda” – which aims for a “free flow of data” across the globe – is being included in new trade deals such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Trade in Services agreement.
India may not accept arbitration orders annulling Cairn, Vodafone tax demands
23-May-2018 Business Standard
India may not accept international arbitration orders annulling tax demands on British firms Vodafone Plc and Cairn Energy.
Hague court hears Naftogaz case against Russia
23-May-2018 Natural Gas World
Ukraine is seeking damages from Russia following the expropriation of assets in the Crimea in 2014.
Chinese FM: China sees Saudi Arabia as an important partner in Belt and Road construction
23-May-2018 CGTN Live
China has always regarded Saudi Arabia as a priority in its Middle East diplomacy as well as an important cooperation partner in Belt and Road construction, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.
Mahendran played key role in signing FTA: Dayasiri
23-May-2018 Daily Mirror
SLFP MP Dayasiri Jayasekara alleged today that former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, who was in Singapore, had played the key role in signing the Free Trade Agreement between Sri Lanka and Singapore.
EU-Fiji Cotonou talks begin
23-May-2018 Fiji Times
The dialogue will cover political and economic developments in Fiji and EU and other aspect including the upcoming general elections, climate change, economic partnership agreement, human rights and development cooperation.
EU approves free trade negotiations with Australia and NZ
23-May-2018 SBS
The European Union will begin free-trade agreement negotiations with Australia and New Zealand.
Airbus withdraws arbitration demand over $3.7 billion helicopter deal
23-May-2018 Defense News
The Polish General Counsel has announced that Airbus Helicopters has withdrawn its application for international arbitration over its dispute with Poland.
EU-Australia FTA: Negotiating directives (May 2018)
22-May-2018 European Council
As released by the European Council
EU-New Zealand FTA: Negotiating directives (May 2018)
22-May-2018 European Council
As released by the European Council
September 10 | International day against WTO and free trade agreements
22-May-2018 La Via Campesina
In memory of farmer Lee and the continuing struggles of peasants in resisting the neo-liberal agenda of WTO, La Via Campesina marks September 10 as the International Day Against WTO and Free Trade Agreements.
EU to approve free-trade negotiations with Australia and NZ
22-May-2018 SBS
The European Union will begin free-trade agreement negotiations with Australia and New Zealand.
Mercosur and Japan scheduled to begin trade talks next November in Argentina
22-May-2018 Merco Press
Mercosur trade bloc looks to begin economic and trade talks with Japan as soon as November, Brazil’s foreign minister said, calling trade with Asia essential to regional economic health as the US embraces protectionism.
US-China talk about beef
22-May-2018 The Progressive Farmer
Following a 2003 ban on US beef due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or mad cow disease, China has allowed boneless US beef from cattle under 30 months back in since last June.
New government still deciding to pursue trade pact
22-May-2018 The New Straits Times
The Malaysian government will review several trade agreements such as Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to see if its viable to be part of the trade partnerships.