24-Jun-2017
New York Times
The partial draft of the deal was obtained by Greenpeace. The environmental groups worry that the deal falls short on a number of issues, including curbing the illegal timber trade and tackling overfishing.
21-Sep-2015
Nikkei Asian Review
A political battle is brewing in the Pacific over tuna as rising competition from Chinese vessels sours long-standing fishing arrangements between the US and Pacific island nations.
20-Jul-2015
Pacific Forum
The Ministers highlighted that the interim EPA in its current form is not the preferable option for most parties as it has no development benefits
12-May-2015
Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
The European Union have proposed a 3 year pause in negotiations on the Economic Partnership Agreement, according to Fiji media.
16-Dec-2014
Undercurrent News
The Faroe Islands and Turkey have signed a free trade agreement, culminating 15 years of negotiations. The island nation can now compete “on equal terms” with Norway, Scotland (UK) and Iceland to supply seafood to Turkey.
17-Feb-2014
Business World
While the Philippine fisheries sector is generally seen as competitive under the proposed free trade agreement with the European Union, exporters said the government should still provide small fishermen with “safety nets” from stiffer competition.