In 2021, Rio Tinto filed a notice of dispute related to the government announcement to cancel the Lithium project in the Jadar Valley under the UK-Serbia bilateral investment agreement.
This webinar, scheduled on Thursday 12 September 2024, aims is to collectively reflect on what does this trade deal mean for ordinary Africans in a time of deep climate, economic and food crises.
This talk explored the colonial origins of modern international trade. Geopolitics, power relations, and corporate interests have shaped trade rules for over 500 years before it reached its current form.
The 10th of September is recognized by La Via Campesina and its allies worldwide as the International Day of Action Against the World Trade Organization and Free Trade Agreements.
The ACTU has spoken out against Australia’s new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as one of the worst countries Australia has ever negotiated a bilateral free trade agreement with.
The UK and Thailand have signed an Enhanced Trade Partnership to boost trade and investment. The pact focuses on sectors like automotive, tourism, and digital trade. It includes changes to vehicle emissions testing and simplified procedures for importing UK food and drink. The UK aims to increase trade with Thailand, a rapidly growing economy in Southeast Asia.
ndonesia is pushing for the completion of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) in 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen economic cooperation among Southeast Asian countries. Indonesia has been actively involved in the negotiations and is committed to monitoring its implementation.
The discussions focused on increasing trade and investment, enhancing inter-trade growth, and advancing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the UK.
India and the EU are continuing negotiations for a free trade agreement. The next round of talks will focus on trade, investment, and other key areas. Both sides are discussing concerns about sustainability measures and the impact on Indian industries. The UK and India have held eight rounds of negotiations so far.