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Second instalment of US$25 million received from Tanzania
Indiana Resources Limited (ASX: IDA) is pleased to confirm that US$25million in funds have been received by the Claimants’ legal representatives from the United Republic of Tanzania as the second instalment of the US$90 million Settlement
Sarama Resources secures funding for Burkina Faso arbitration claim
Sarama Resources has secured a US$4.4 million non-recourse loan facility from Locke Capital II to fund international arbitration proceedings against the Government of Burkina Faso
EU needs to rethink FTAs, look for ‘shortcut’ for deal with India, says German vice chancellor
Agriculture is the "most problematic" area in talks to secure a free trade deal between India and the European Union, German Economy Minister said, suggesting that it would be better to focus on the industrial sector first.
Next round of talks with Asean for FTA review in November
The team of negotiators from Australia is expected to come to India in December to sort out the remaining issues in the negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.
Green colonialism in Western Sahara
Under Moroccan occupation, renewables projects are being used to reinforce dominance
Kenya’s energy goals could be jeopardised by foreign treaty, say experts
Critics argue that the ECT, designed to protect foreign investments, contains vague provisions that allow multinational corporations to sue governments for lost profits due to policy changes.
French farmers to launch nationwide protests over EU-Mercosur trade deal concerns
FNSEA president Arnaud Rousseau confirmed that nationwide protests will begin in mid-November, with the exact date and nature of the actions yet to be determined.
Labor, environment pushed at FTA talks with EU
The Philippines and the EU are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA). The first round of talks focused on trade in goods, services, investment, and other areas. Both sides aim to conclude the negotiations soon. The Philippines hopes to increase market access for its services in Europe. The EU and the Philippines previously negotiated an FTA but stalled in 2017.
ISDS in numbers – Impacts of investment arbitration lawsuits against states in Latin America and the Caribbean
This report presents a systematic overview of foreign investor lawsuits against countries across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) based on investment protection treaties up to 31 December 2023.
PH, UAE resume FTA talks; completion of technical matters eyed this week
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates on Monday resumed the negotiations for their planned free trade agreement, with both sides striving to complete the technical discussions this week.
Korea begins fifth round of free trade talks with Malaysia
The industry ministry said that it has launched the fifth round of negotiations with Malaysia for a bilateral FTA as Korea aims to broaden its trade portfolio.
Czechia faces arbitration proceedings for allegedly thwarted investment
Qucomhaps Holdings has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Czech Republic, claiming misconduct by law enforcement, insolvency courts, and administrators.
Third-party funder is the only winner in Odyssey Marine Exploration’s suit against Mexico
The country will likely have to pay over $30 million to an American litigation firm because it wanted to protect its environment from harmful seabed mining.
Report on the 14th round of negotiations between the European Union and five Eastern and Southern African states
The European Union (EU) and the five Eastern and Southern African (ESA5) States which are implementing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) are negotiating round of deepening the EPA at technical and Senior Officials’ level
India takes a break from negotiating fresh FTAs as it revisits strategy
Negotiations are temporarily on hold even for the FTAs where talks have been initiated but are not at an advanced stage, like Peru and Chile, but could continue if approval comes from the top.
Pichai meets Swiss, Norwegian envoys to push FTA with European group
Thai Commerce Ministry held discussions with the representatives of Switzerland and Norway to push for finalisation of the free trade agreement between Thailand and the European Free Trade Association.
Tehran, Islamabad agree to remove trade barriers
Pakistan’s Comm­erce Minister is scheduled to visit Tehran in the next two months to reach an agreement on the finalization of the free trade list between Tehran and Islamabad.
French MPs in Strasbourg and Paris, ramp up pressure on France over Mercosur deal
As a deal with Mercosur countries looms, French MPs in Strasbourg and Paris ramp up pressure on France over environmental and agricultural concerns.
"Starting point of free trade pact": India on critical mineral deal with US
Trade minister Piyush Goyal said that India has sought a critical mineral partnership agreement with the United States as he hopes for talks on a broader trade pact between the two nations.
Labour unions express concerns about proposed free trade agreement with Ecuador
We are writing on behalf of Canadian unions that are deeply concerned about the current negotiations for a free trade agreement with Ecuador.