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Farmers’nation-wide protests against RCEP go unnoticed
28-Oct-2019 The Hindu Business Line
The widespread protests by hundreds of farmers across the country against the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) went unnoticed by and large.
Why the rice trade wants India in the RCEP
28-Oct-2019 The Hindu Business Line
The Indian rice trade is keen that the cereal is included as part of the agreement as it could help boost exports.
In Burkina Faso, the business community is wondering about the AfCFTA
25-Oct-2019 RFI
In Burkina Faso, many businessmen are concerned about the challenges of implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a vast space of more than a billion people.
Estado peruano pagaría US$ 2,000 millones el año 2022 por arbitraje del gasoducto en el CIADI
25-Oct-2019 Gato Encerrado
Peritos contratados por Enagás determinaron que el valor actualizado de los activos del Gasoducto que quedaron en manos del Estado (ductos, maquinarias, etc.) alcanza los US$ 1,980 millones.
Karnataka farmers, planters oppose proposed Free Trade Agreement
25-Oct-2019 Indian Express
The farmers from Mandya, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Hassan and other districts staged a massive protest against the proposal as they are apprehensive that the duty-free import of milk products will affect their livelihood.
Hungría torpedea a España en los arbitrajes renovables al aliarse con los fondos en EEUU
25-Oct-2019 El Confidencial
Una empresa estatal húngara se persona en los pleitos en Washington como aliada de los demandantes. Quiere mantener la jurisdicción del Banco Mundial frente al Tribunal de la UE.
Tsai voices hope for investment accord with EU
25-Oct-2019 Taipei Times
Taiwanese President received a Dutch parliamentary and think-tank delegation, expressing the hope that it would help push for the signing of a bilateral investment agreement between Taiwan and the EU.
Japan braces for US pressure on services in next trade talks
25-Oct-2019 Nikkei Asian Review
The Office of the US Trade Representative released late last year a summary of negotiating objectives spanning 22 areas, including telecommunications and financial services.
UNCITRAL and ISDS reform: Visualising a flexible framework
24-Oct-2019 EJIL: Talk!
In the end, states have the power to decide collectively what reforms to pursue, in what order and in what form. Individually, they will also have choice about which particular reform options to adopt.
UNCITRAL and ISDS reform: In sickness and in health
24-Oct-2019 EJIL: Talk!
This process is likely to end with a plural solution in which both models (ISDS and a permanent court), and possibly others, exist.
India says African Continental Free Trade Area will help enhance trade ties
24-Oct-2019 Wion
India is increasing its engagement with Africa. Since 2014, there have been 32 outgoing high-level visits from India to Africa.
Court enforces ICSID award
24-Oct-2019 National Law Review
This case involves a dispute between TECO, an energy company incorporated in the United States, and the Republic of Guatemala, over electricity rates.
Telangana farmers plan protests against RCEP on Oct 25
24-Oct-2019 BusinessLine
The All-India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC) will organise protests, demanding the Union Government to withdraw from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
RCEP: Govt under pressure to abort the pact, if not delay it
24-Oct-2019 Business Today
Those who oppose RCEP fear the pact will allow China to get access to the Indian market, especially because 90 per cent of the products are expected to have tariff free movement in the region over the next 15 years.
Shivamogga Milk Federation, farmers oppose RECP pact, demands exclusion of milk
24-Oct-2019 ANI
Shivamogga Milk Federation along with milk producers staged a protest against the inclusion of milk in the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.
Congress to oppose free trade deal, both within and outside parliament
24-Oct-2019 Business Standard
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has decided that the party will stand against the free trade agreement, and is planning to protest the "anti-farmer" trade deal both within Parliament during the winter session.
The US-Japan trade deal could undermine the WTO
23-Oct-2019 Atlantic Council
If the United States and others following in its footsteps begin to negotiate agreements that cut tariffs on a significantly smaller scope of products, the WTO might confront a gradual erosion of one of its central tenets—most favored nation.
Recent ECT claims - Impact for energy investors and governments
23-Oct-2019 JDSupra
More claims from energy companies in the coming months and years, as more states enact legislation aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and change incentive programs for renewable energy providers.
Trump blasts Pelosi for ’taking too long’ on Mexico, Canada trade pact
23-Oct-2019 Reuters
The new NAFTA must win approval in a divided Congress where Democrats control the House and have said they have concerns over the agreement, including its labor and enforcement provisions.
Ukraine denied reconsideration of $112 mln dispute with Russia’s Tatneft
23-Oct-2019 Rapsi
The Supreme Court of Russia denied a motion lodged by Ukraine demanding reconsideration of a ruling in Ukraine’s $112 million dispute with Russia’s Tatneft oil company.