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Yukos shareholders seize Russian vodka assets in the Netherlands
18-May-2020 Reuters
Shareholders in the now defunct Russian oil giant Yukos have seized Netherlands-based assets of two well-known vodka brands controlled by the Russian state in their most recent legal move to obtain $57 billion in damages from Moscow.
Information brief on US-Kenya FTA
18-May-2020 TWN Africa
Kenya’s basis for FTA with US questioned, inherent dangers flagged by African Trade Experts.
RIAA welcomes US-UK trade talks progress
18-May-2020 Music Week
Copyright protections between the two music markets were a vital part of any deal, the chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) said.
Eurasian Economic Commission expands talks on free trade zones
18-May-2020 News.am
The Eurasian Economic Commission continues to negotiate partnerships with Egypt, Israel and India, said EAEU trade official.
Russia appeals decision of Hague Court of Appeal on Yukos
18-May-2020 TASS
On February 18, The Hague Court of Appeal reinstated an order of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, which obliged Russia to pay more than $50 bln to the companies associated with former Yukos shareholders in 2014.
Energy dispute deepens between Mexico and foreign allies
18-May-2020 Reuters
The measures would face legal challenges under Mexico’s commitments not just under the outgoing NAFTA but also its successor, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, an industry source said.
UK, EU demand each other give ground in trade talks or risk no deal
18-May-2020 Reuters
Britain and the European Union both demanded that the other side give ground in talks on a new post-Brexit trade deal or risk severe damage in tetchy exchanges.
The unknown climate-killer deal we’ll have to tackle next
18-May-2020 Friends of the Earth Europe
The Energy Charter Treaty takes an axe to climate action.
India opposes rejoining RCEP over China concerns
18-May-2020 The Hindu
Indications remain that the India government is not keen to revisit the RCEP grouping at present.
“Modi Diplomacy” and the future of Japan-India relations
18-May-2020 Nippon
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has been walking a tightrope between the United States and China even as it nurses its own ambitions for global leadership. Horimoto Takenori assesses the role of the Japan-India relationship in this dynamic context.
Pandemic poses major challenge to China trade
18-May-2020 Market Watch
China will double the number of trials this year for cross-border electronic commerce to promote foreign trade amid the pandemic.
Indonesia, EU hopeful on green agenda amid pandemic
18-May-2020 Tempo
In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Commission has revealed that hopes remain high in maintaining their diplomatic and economic ties with Indonesia, geared to fulfill the Commission’s Green Deal.
Norway just like Turkey? ICSID arbitration/s against Norway over Svalbard’s Natural Resources: A wider picture
15-May-2020 Kluwer Arbitration Blog
The dispute for snow crabs in Svalbard may set the stage for another dispute concerning the abundant hydrocarbon reserves located in the same waters.
Revealed: US meat lobby working to ditch chlorinated chicken ban in UK trade talks
15-May-2020 Unearthed
A powerful lobby group representing the United States’ largest chicken producers is working to demand that a post-Brexit trade deal eliminates the UK’s ban on chlorinated chicken imports.
Britain, EU dig in their heels in trade talks
15-May-2020 Reuters
Talks between Britain and the European Union on their new trade relationship made little progress this week, sources with the bloc said.
Could Kenya FTA open new biotech potential in Africa?
15-May-2020 Agri Pulse
Anti-biotech activists and sentiment are entrenched throughout Africa, but US farm groups and businesses are hoping a free-trade agreement with Kenya will help the country break through its GMO barriers
EU investment deal with China likely to hinge on three key elements, says European trade official
15-May-2020 South China Morning Post
Crucial European demands include subsidies to state-owned enterprises, access to the Chinese market and environmental issues, according to top official.
Divisions open over ‘lower agriculture standards’ in future US-UK pact
15-May-2020 Euractiv
The UK government is preparing to offer increased access to the UK market for US agriculture exports and possibly lower the bar on environmental and health standards.
The African Union should halt African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Negotiations and launch of trading on 1st July 2020
15-May-2020
Civil society organisations statement.
Differences among members, India-Mercosur PTA talks stalled
15-May-2020 Financial Express
The ongoing differences between Brazil and Argentina are expected to have important implications for the future course of action within MERCOSUR and its engagements with other trade and economic partners including India.