Singapore
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20-Jul-2017 Straits Times
Singapore and Sri Lanka committed to concluding FTA talks by end-2017
Both Singapore and Sri Lanka are committed to concluding negotiations on a free trade agreement before the end of the year, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said in Colombo.
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30-Jun-2017 Reuters
Pacific Alliance to admit new associate members to expand trade reach
The alliance, which comprises Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru, will admit Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Canada as associate members in a first step to broadening the reach of its trade flows and investments.
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13-Jun-2017 Reuters
China, Singapore seek to expedite RCEP trade talks
China and Singapore will do their best to expedite talks on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
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1-Jun-2017 Kluwer Arbitration Blog
The CJEU’s opinion on EU-SING FTA: More confusion than clarity
One thing is clear: the European Commission did not obtain the full exclusive competence which it was hoping.
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22-May-2017 European Law Blog
Opinion 2/15 and the future of mixity and ISDS
The Court’s Opinion has consequences for future EU trade deals such as CETA and potentially a future UK-EU FTA.
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2-May-2017 The Straits Times
Difficult trade-offs necessary for RCEP to be worthwhile: PM Lee Hsien Loong
Asean is keen to conclude a region-wide trade agreement with its key partners, but the pact must have substance to be worthwhile, said Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
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27-Apr-2017 Ejinsight
Why Singapore doesn’t want to see a HK-ASEAN free-trade deal
Once the ASEAN opens its service sector to Hong Kong companies, Singapore could be the hardest hit, and hence its staunch opposition to it.
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24-Mar-2017 Today Online
S’pore watching how TPP develops, will continue talks with other partners: PM Lee
Despite the uncertainty hanging over the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) after the United States’ formal withdrawal, Singapore will continue its preparations to ratify the trade pact.
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20-Mar-2017 News.com.au
Free trade deal with Singapore updated
Australian universities, lawyers and financial firms will be among the biggest winners from an updated free trade deal with Singapore.
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15-Mar-2017 TASS
EAEU working on free trade zone agreements with China, Iran
About 40 countries are currently interested in establishing trade and economic relations with the EAEU
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18-Feb-2017 Armen Press
EAEU and Singapore to sign FTA till end of 2017
The Prime Minister of Singapore stressed that he is ready for a constructive dialogue and hopes that the FTA will be signed by the end of 2017
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7-Feb-2017 Politico
EU makes big step toward setting investor court as global norm
Brussels has taken a decisive step toward establishing its contentious new investment court as a standard framework for appeals worldwide.
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7-Feb-2017 Todayonline
RCEP progress to take a bit longer: Lim Hng Kiang
Trade Minister Lim Hng Kiang says lack of free trade agreements among dialogue partners a challenge
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13-Jan-2017 Lexology
Launch of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Investment Arbitration Rules 2017
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre launched its Investment Arbitration Rules 2017, potentially marking a new chapter in the institutional administration of investor-State arbitration proceedings.
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13-Jan-2017 Colombo Page
Sri Lanka seeks tripartite arrangement for trade and investment with India and Singapore
Sri Lanka is keen to establish a tripartite arrangement for trade and investment with India and Singapore, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Harsha de Silva has said.
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12-Jan-2017 Miroir Social
Les accords de libre-échange devant la Cour de justice de l’UE
Si la Cour de justice de l’Union Européenne (UE) suit les conclusions de son avocate générale, les accords de libre-échange pourraient bien devoir être ratifiés par les Parlements de tous les États membres.
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2-Jan-2017 No al TTIP
El acuerdo con Singapur abre otro frente contra el CETA y el TTIP
La Abogada General de la Justicia Europea advierte de las limitadas competencias de la Comisión y cuestiona la aplicación provisional de los acuerdos antes de su ratificación en cada Estado miembro.
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2-Jan-2017 Armenpress
Launching FTA talks with a number of countries approved by EAEU
The Presidents of Armenia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kirgizstan have approved the proposal to launch FTA talks with Iran, Egypt, India and Singapore.
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23-Dec-2016 Público
A un paso para que Bruselas no pueda ratificar macrotratados
El Tribunal de Justicia de la UE está un paso más cerca de confirmar que la Unión Europea no tiene competencia exclusiva para firmar macrotratados como el TTIP, el CETA o el acuerdo UE-Singapur.
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23-Dec-2016 EurActiv
Future of EU trade deals in doubt after Singapore ruling
A decision regarding the European Union’s trade deal with Singapore could have far-reaching implications for future agreements, after the EU’s top lawyer said the European Commission could not finalise the deal without member state approval.
People’s summit against FTAs and RCEP in Hyderabad, India on 22-26 July 2017.
Click here for the complete list of actions and meetings. Also now as PDF handout.
News from the movements
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21-Jul-2017 Newsclick
Who benefits from RCEP - the world’s largest free trade agreement?
This video highlights various critical aspects of RCEPs corporate agenda.
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20-Jul-2017 bilaterals.org
Mutations des politiques commerciales: quelles réponses des mouvements sociaux ?
Plutôt que de se contenter de formes plus “inclusives” du capitalisme, nous devrions se réapproprier et construire une vision économique et politique claire et radicale. -
20-Jul-2017 Socialist Project
Trumping NAFTA: Free trade versus democratic planning
The struggle against NAFTA, and neoliberalism more broadly, must address struggles over the state. -
19-Jul-2017
Cold reception to RCEP as people’s resistance consolidates
At a press conference held today in New Delhi, researchers and academics expressed concern about the likely impact of RCEP on areas like agriculture, services, access to medicines, investment and e-commerce, flagging the growing popular rejection of this mega-regional FTA -
19-Jul-2017 AFTINET
Show support for people’s protest at RCEP talks in India
Support farmers, workers and communities protesting TPP-like proposals on seeds, medicines, services and corporate powers to sur governments in Hyderabad! -
15-Jul-2017 Focus on the Global South
Call for solidarity and participation! People’s summit against FTAs and RCEP
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13-Jul-2017 Al Jazeera
’Don’t make decisions about us, without us’
Free trade agreements scripted by powerful governments and corporations destroy rural areas. Peasants will resist them! -
13-Jul-2017 APWLD
No RCEP Campaign: Stop trading away human rights
The ’No RCEP’ campaign urges governments to consider the adverse impact of the mega free trade agreement
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