Trade agreement sought with EU
FIS, India, 20 March, 2012
The Ecuadorian government will try to reach a new trade agreement with the European Union (EU), since in 2013 the benefits the country receives for the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP Plus) will expire. More…
Ghana and EU affirm commitment towards Voluntary Partnership Agreement
GhanaWeb, 20 March, 2012
The Government of Ghana and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment towards an effective implementation of the FLEGT Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA). More…
Wen Says He’s Confident of U.S.-China Free-Trade Deal One Day
Bloomberg, 19 March, 2012
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said today he’s confident the day will come when the U.S. and China will sign a free-trade agreement. More…
EU ministers agree free trade pact with Peru, Colombia (Update-1)
Reuters, 16 March, 2012
The companies from Sri Lanka are seeking for Azerbaijani partners for export development to Azerbaijan, a news report said. Economic Development Ministry of Azerbaijan reports that Sri Lankan companies are ready to supply fruits, spices, fabric and paints to the country. More…
Sri Lanka to extend trade partnership with Azerbaijan
Lanka Business Today, 10 March, 2012
The companies from Sri Lanka are seeking for Azerbaijani partners for export development to Azerbaijan, a news report said. Economic Development Ministry of Azerbaijan reports that Sri Lankan companies are ready to supply fruits, spices, fabric and paints to the country. More…
Colombia to begin FTA talks with Israel
Colombia Reports, 09 March, 2012
Colombia’s Business, Industry, and Tourism minister has announced the first round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks to be held with Israel next week, said Colombian business newspaper Portfolio, Thursday. More…
Turkey’s steel exporters stress PTA/FTA
Pakistan Today, 09 March, 2012
Though trade agreements like Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) or Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are yet to be signed Pakistan and Turkey despite the claims from both sides for the last eight or so years, visiting Turkish steel exporters have stressed the need for just such agreement in order to boost bilateral trade. More…
Walkom: Toronto’s last-ditch attempt to soften Canada-EU free trade deal
The Start (Canada), 07 March, 2012
Toronto city council’s decision this week to seek an exemption from any Canada-Europe free trade agreement didn’t get much attention. That’s understandable. Councillors have a history of taking stands in areas over which they have no control, from nuclear disarmament to the Vietnam War. More…
Labor standing firm on Pacific trade deal
The Sydney Morning Herald, 05 March, 2012
The federal government is standing firm against Australian and US business demands that it allow controversial dispute settlement clauses into an ambitious new Pacific free trade deal. More…
EU free trade agreement to boost VN economy
Vietnam News Agency, 03 March, 2012
A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Viet Nam and EU would boost economic reform and support development in Viet Nam, David O’Sullivan, chief operating officer of the European External Action Service said at a press conference in HCM City yesterday. More…
US in talks with India on bilateral investment treaty
IANS, 03 March, 2012
The United States says it is developing a new model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and had intensified its engagement with potential partners like India and China to conclude such a treaty with them. More…