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Brussels calls for pause in ECT reform talks after losing key EU vote
21-Nov-2022 Euractiv
The European Commission will ask to remove the modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty from the agenda of an ECT summit on Tuesday 22 November after EU countries failed to reach a majority in favour of reforming the charter.
Apec hails progress on free-trade area
21-Nov-2022 Bangkok Post
All 21 leaders from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member countries and economic zones have decided to push the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific, a regional economic integration.
GCC nudges EU on free trade agreement talks
21-Nov-2022 albawaba
“The GCC EU FTA has been stalled for almost 30 years – a situation that does not reflect the strategic relationship between the GCC and the EU," said GCC secretary-general.
Israel, Bahrain ‘successfully’ complete first round of free trade talks
21-Nov-2022 i24
If the deal is reached, it will be Israel’s second such agreement with an Arab state under the Abraham Accords
Berkeley Energia sends notification of dispute to Spain over uranium plant application
21-Nov-2022 Market Watch
Berkeley Energia Ltd. sent a written notification of an investment dispute to the Spanish government following the rejection of its application to construct a uranium-concentrate plant as a radioactive facility at its Salamanca project in November 2021
PH, SoKor target to sign free trade deal in Q1 2023
21-Nov-2022 Philippine News Agency
Manila and Seoul target to conclude discussions of their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in order to sign the trade pact by first quarter of next year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
S. Korea, Ecuador hold new round of talks for bilateral trade deal
21-Nov-2022 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea and Ecuador on Monday began an eighth round of talks on the formation of a bilateral free trade deal, Seoul’s trade ministry said. If the deal is reached, South Korea will be the first Asian country to have a free trade agreement with Ecuador.
Bangladesh, Singapore sign first step to FTA
18-Nov-2022 Dhaka Tribune
Bangladesh and Singapore on Wednesday signed a memorandum of cooperation in its first step to negotiating a free trade agreement and also find potential for trade and investment opportunities between the two countries.
Mexico and Turkey announce resumption of free trade agreement
18-Nov-2022 MSN
The Mexican Foreign Ministry has announced the resumption of bilateral relations with Turkey through negotiations for a free trade agreement between the two countries.
Burkina Faso to be excluded from US-Africa trade deal - White House
18-Nov-2022 Africanews
The United States will exclude Burkina Faso from the trade agreement linking the world’s leading power to African countries, the White House announced Wednesday, November 2.
Morocco, Qatar conclude first round of talks on free trade agreement
18-Nov-2022 Morocco World News
Rabat - Morocco, and Qatar have concluded the first round of negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA) in Rabat.
Slovenia withdraws from Energy Charter Treaty
17-Nov-2022 Euractiv
Slovenia is no longer a party to the Energy Charter Treaty after the Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously endorsed the government’s proposal to withdraw.
Business warns investors could be spooked over trade agreement changes
16-Nov-2022 The Australian Financial Review
“ISDS clauses pose a direct threat to Australia’s sovereignty and the ability of the Australian government to make laws in the national interest. They have no place in any agreement which claims to have the interests of working people at heart,” the Australian Council of Trade Unions said.
The US-driven Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity: TPPA in drag or a vacuous vanity project?
16-Nov-2022 Foreign Control Watchdog
When the US launches a high level and concerted re-branding exercise, something big is happening. The latest target is the “Asia-Pacific” region, now to be known as the “Indo-Pacific”.
India-UK FTA likely to be closed by March 2023
16-Nov-2022 Mint
A source from the commerce ministry said that the free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and India is expected to be closed by March 2023.
Chinese President seeks to speed up talks on free trade deal with South Korea
16-Nov-2022 UrduPoint
Chinese President told his South Korean counterpart about the need to speed up negotiations on a free trade agreement between the two countries and increase bilateral cooperation in high-tech manufacturing.
Armed conflict and investment treaty arbitration
16-Nov-2022 Farrer & Co
This article summarises the legal protections which may be available to investors in times of armed conflict under investment treaty arbitration.
Revealed: secret courts that allow energy firms to sue for billions accused of ‘bias’ as governments exit
15-Nov-2022 The Guardian
Secret court set up under energy charter treaty accused of conflicts of interest, self-regulation issues and institutional bias.
New Zealand, the ‘Saudi Arabia of milk,’ pushes Canada to live up to trade obligation
15-Nov-2022 The Globe and Mail
New Zealand’s Agriculture Minister has formally requested a binding dispute-settlement panel to resolve the dairy tiff with Canada under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Decision on India joining IPEF trade pillar linked to return receipt
15-Nov-2022 Fibre2fashion
With regard to joining the trade pillar of IPEF, India decides its strategy on its own terms...If you want binding commitments (from India) on different subjects, tell me what I am getting in return, said the commerce minister.