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Farm reform panel eyed for FTAs
28-Nov-2010 Japan Times
The Japanese government said Friday it will set up a task force to discuss agricultural reforms as it seeks out more free-trade agreements with other economies.
Panama begins campaign for free trade with EFTA
28-Nov-2010 Xinhua
Panama’s Trade and Industry Minister Roberto Enriquez announced on Friday that Panama will begin campaigning for a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) nations.
India, EU pact won’t be ready before Dec summit
26-Nov-2010 LiveMint
Agreement delayed because of economic crisis in Europe and unresolved issues between the two sides
Merkel talks down chances of Russia-EU free trade zone
26-Nov-2010 AFP
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Thursday talked down the chances of a Russia-EU free trade zone ahead of a visit by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin who has floated the idea.
Seoul, Beijing, Tokyo to hold 3rd joint meeting on FTA
25-Nov-2010 Bernama
South Korea, China and Japan will hold a third joint study meeting next week on the feasibility of a free trade agreement among the three Northeast Asian countries, Seoul’s trade ministry said Wednesday.
Seoul to support livestock industry
25-Nov-2010 Cheon Wa Dae
The Korean government has decided to provide 2 trillion won in aid to the beleaguered livestock industry, which expects to be hit hard when the Korea-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) takes effect.
Living off toxic trash in the Philippines
25-Nov-2010 CBS News
That Japan has been sending its enormous piles of e-waste to the Philippines is not a revelation, but with the enforcement of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), a wide-ranging bilateral trade agreement, critics fear the Philippines may essentially become Japan’s dumping ground.
Farm groups renew call for S. Korea trade pact
25-Nov-2010 Capital Press
The Korea FTA would lift live US hog prices by $10 per animal and generate an additional $687 million in US pork exports, the National Pork Producers Council argues.
Free trade agreement between Ukraine and Israel may be concluded next year, President Yanukovych believes
24-Nov-2010 NRCU
This was aired by the Uklrainian President during a joint press conference with President Shimon Peres of Israel in Kiev. The two have already signed a bilateral investment treaty.
S’pore, Colombia discuss FTA
24-Nov-2010 Straits Times
Singapore has begun negotiations with Colombia on a free trade agreement (FTA), Colombian press said on Monday.
Japan, Australia to restart free trade talks
24-Nov-2010 AP
Japan and Australia on Tuesday agreed to make a "fresh start" on stalled negotiations for a free trade deal after the Japanese government embraced a less protectionist trade policy this month.
Report: Human rights impact assessments for trade and investment agreements [EN, ES, FR]
23-Nov-2010 CCIC
A new report setting out key issues and methodologies for conducting human rights impact assessments for trade and investment agreements is now available on the Human Rights Impact Resource Centre website.
Beef free trade pact signed by Canada, EU
23-Nov-2010 CBC
Canadian beef exporters have won access to European meat markets after a landmark trade deal between Ottawa and the EU.
Turkey, Lebanon to sign free trade deal
23-Nov-2010 APA
Turkey and Lebanon are expected to sign several deals this week, including a partnership establishing a free-trade zone and a joint political declaration aiming toward a new high-level strategic cooperation counc
Europe attacking access to affordable generic drugs
23-Nov-2010 Bangkok Post
The EU claims data exclusivity is required under international law. It is not. It also claims that there will be no harm to access to medicines. But other countries have learned the hard way how harmful it can be.
US pork feeling impact of Mexican trucking dispute
23-Nov-2010 American Agriculturalist
The National Pork Producers Council reports US pork exports to Mexico have fallen 20% as a result of the failure of the US to comply with a provision of NAFTA that allows Mexican trucks to haul goods into America.
NGOs urge respect of rights in China trade talks
23-Nov-2010 swissinfo
Swiss non-governmental organisations have called on the government to push for human rights in planned negotiations with China on a free trade agreement.
Big trade opportunity for Mexico and Brazil
23-Nov-2010 FT
Experts say a deal with Mexico could provide important access for Brazilian products to the US and Canadian markets through the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Trade deal with Singapore to open door to APEC
23-Nov-2010 Colombia Reports
Colombia’s trade minister told business newspaper La Republica that recently-started talks on initiating a free trade agreement with Singapore could clear the path to Colombia’s membership of the APEC Pacific Rim trading bloc.
China plans S-E Asia rail links
22-Nov-2010 The Hindu
China will, in coming months, accelerate plans for high-speed rail links with Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand and Laos, as part of a wider effort to deepen engagement with its Southeast Asian neighbours, officials said this week