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The India-EFTA deal: A model for developing countries
21-Jun-2024 South Centre
Governments are shifting from investor-state dispute mechanisms to treaties that encourage and ease investment.
How investment treaties undermine the voices of local communities
20-Jun-2024 Erasmus Magazine
Dispute settlements in international investment law protect the rights of companies. However, they suppress the voice of local communities, as Stephanie Triefus found in her PhD research.
Iranian gov’t approves signing free trade law with Eurasian Economic Union
20-Jun-2024 News.az
The Iranian government approved signing a law on the creation of a free trade zone with the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), official representative of the Iranian government said.
EAEU-Iran FTA text (2023)
19-Jun-2024 Eurasian Economic Union
EAEU and UAE held third round of negotiations on economic partnership agreement
19-Jun-2024 Eurasian Economic Commission
From June 12 to 14, Dubai hosted the third round of negotiations on an economic partnership agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the United Arab Emirates.
Indonesia, Chile commence talks on IC-CEPA
18-Jun-2024 Antara
Indonesia and Chile launched negotiations within the framework of the Indonesia-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to expand investment potential and opportunities in non-traditional markets, especially Latin America.
Chile’s RCEP application ’fresh sign’ supporting globalization
18-Jun-2024 Global Times
Chile has officially submitted an application to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
India to seek three-year carbon tax exemption for small businesses in upcoming free trade talks with EU
18-Jun-2024 MSN
India is likely to ask for a three-year exemption for its micro, small and medium enterprises from a proposed mandatory tariff on carbon-intensive imports in talks on a free trade deal with European Union negotiators
Romania wins EUR 330 mln ICSID arbitration lawsuit filed by owners of bankrupt insurer Astra
17-Jun-2024 Romania-Insider
Romania won the litigation case filed by the owner of the bankrupt insurer Astra Asigurari, Dutch-based Nova Group Investments controlled by the Adamescu family, according to a note published by the Romanian Ministry of Finance.
US-Central Asia TIFA signatories agreed to expand trade, economic and investment cooperation
17-Jun-2024 Kazinform
Prospects to diversify trade and expand investment cooperation were discussed by the representatives of the six countries – Kazakhstan, the US, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan – within TIFA.
Algeria hampers market access for European firms, EU initiates dispute settlement proceedings
17-Jun-2024 EU News
According to Brussels, the Algerian authorities would be contravening trade liberalization commitments under the Agreement EU-Algeria Association Agreement of 2005.
Armenia government approves Eurasian Economic Union-Iran free trade agreement
17-Jun-2024 News.am
The Armenian government approved, at its Cabinet meeting Friday, the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states, on the one hand, and Iran, on the other hand.
Hungary’s EU presidency to back ‘quick’ FTA talks with PH: FM
14-Jun-2024 PNA
Hungary, as the incoming president of the Council of the European Union, will push for the early conclusion of the bloc’s free trade agreement talks with the Philippines, its visiting foreign minister said.
Russia’s President approves free trade agreement between EAEU, Iran
14-Jun-2024 Al Mayadeen
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a law ratifying the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Iran. The final stages of negotiations for the establishment of a free trade zone with Egypt and are also underway.
China, New Zealand agree to start trade talks
14-Jun-2024 Ecns
China and New Zealand agreed to commence trade in services negotiations based on a negative list approach, as part of efforts to enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Spain responds positively to Cambodia’s investment pitch
13-Jun-2024 Khmer Times
Spanish Secretary of State for Trade Ms. Maria Amparo Lopez Senovilla responds positively to Cambodia’s ‘door-knocking’ mission to bring in more investments from Europe.
NAFTA at 30: The mother of all free trade agreements
13-Jun-2024 bilaterals.org & GRAIN
As the first free trade agreement in contemporary history, the North American Free Trade Agreement, turns 30, it’s a good time to ask why this particular treaty played such a watershed role in the history of the global regime of trade and investment.
The international system that pits foreign investors against indigenous communities
12-Jun-2024 Inside Climate News
Investor-state dispute settlement allows foreign investors to sue governments for billions. A new report highlights this international legal system harms Indigenous Latin Americans.
Almaden to pursue international arbitration against Mexico; moves to drop Mexican lawsuits
12-Jun-2024 Almaden Minerals Ltd.
Almaden Minerals Ltd. has taken the decision to submit its claims to arbitration against the United Mexican States under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Sri Lanka begins drafting free trade agreement with Malaysia
12-Jun-2024 Economy Next
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers have approved the starting of relevant negotiations for a free trade agreement with Malaysia, minister Bandula Gunawardena said.