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Understanding the European Union’s understanding on computer and related services
15-Jan-2020 Third World Network
If adopted on a wide scale, the Understanding would consolidate power and control over the digital ecosystem, including of data, in the major powers and more specifically, their corporations.
Spain pushes for prioritising services in EU-UK deal
15-Jan-2020 Euractiv
Spain called for the inclusion of services in the first phase of EU-UK negotiations on the future relationship, adding more complexity to trade talks.
Seoul, Moscow to hold 3rd round of FTA talks on service sector
14-Jan-2020 Yonhap News
South Korea said it plans to hold the 3rd round of FTA negotiations with Russia in the service and investment segments this week, as the country endeavors to diversify its trade portfolio amid protectionism.
Uber threatens Colombia with treaty-based arbitration after ban on use of its ride-sharing app
13-Jan-2020 IAReporter
The US-based ridesharing services platform Uber Technologies and its Colombian subsidiary, Uber Colombia, have threatened to initiate arbitration proceedings against Colombia under the Colombia-US Trade Promotion Agreement.
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership spells danger for 1.1 billion women
7-Jan-2020 John Menadue
Australia has yet to show any serious interest in recognising the potential negative impacts of trade policies on gender or take steps to systematically assess these. A gender equitable trade policy is possible. But it would look nothing like the RCEP.
Upgrade the Australia-China FTA and share the prosperity of the Chinese fintech industry
11-Dec-2019 Australian Institute of International Affairs
Can the Australia-China trade deal facilitate Australian businesses and share the prosperity of Chinese FinTech industry? Answering this question requires looking into the chapters of investment, trade in services (especially financial service) and e-commerce.
New AFTINET fact sheet: The impact of trade and investment rules on public health
30-Oct-2019 AFTINET
Trading away our health: How trade and investment rules put corporate rights ahead of public health.
Trade in services in the AfCFTA
28-Oct-2019 Tralac
Member states are currently engaged in negotiations on issues that are essential for trade in services under the AfCFTA to begin.
Japan braces for US pressure on services in next trade talks
25-Oct-2019 Nikkei Asian Review
The Office of the US Trade Representative released late last year a summary of negotiating objectives spanning 22 areas, including telecommunications and financial services.
Seoul, Moscow to hold 2nd round of FTA negotiations on service sector
30-Sep-2019 Yonhap News
South Korea’s trade ministry said Monday it plans to hold the second round of FTA negotiations with Russia in the service and investment segments, in line with the government’s efforts to deepen bilateral economic ties.
Ukraine, Israel want to expand free trade agreement to cover services
20-Aug-2019 Ukrinform
Ukraine and Israel have agreed to start to work on the expansion of the free trade agreement to cover services.
BT Buzz: Why India should not ignore RCEP free trade mega deal
18-Aug-2019 Business Today
Are mega free trade agreements (FTAs) beneficial for Indian economy? Majority of Indian industry may say no, but a research policy paper attempts to offer a slightly contrarian view
Trade negotiations and the triple trouble for health and the NHS
18-Jul-2019 Open Democracy
On Monday, the British parliament will debate whether the NHS should be included in US trade talks. Here’s how to decode the reassuring words we’ll no doubt hear from government.
South Korea and Russia initiate FTA talks in service and investment sectors
24-Jun-2019 Business Korea
South Korea and Russia initiated the two sides’ FTA negotiations in service and investment in Moscow on June 20.
Malaysia signs Asean trade in services agreement
24-Apr-2019 Malay Mail
Malaysia has signed the Asean Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) and the Fourth Protocol to Amend the Asean Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA).
Negative list makes debut in FTA talks
4-Apr-2019 China Daily
China used the negative list system for the first time to conduct negotiations on service trade and investment during the second phase of China-South Korea Free Trade Agreement talks.
Trade agreements put our right to water at risk
22-Mar-2019 The Jakarta Post
Trade agreements like the RCEP are designed to make it easier for foreign multinational corporations to invest and do business. In doing so, they put the rights of citizens and workers second to profits.
French firm Suez explores selling off debt claim against Argentina
27-Feb-2019 Buenos Aires Times
French waste and water group Suez SA has contacted "specialised funds" about possibly selling its debt claims to Argentina, the group announced.
Arbitration ruling from the ICSID delivered in favor of Sodexo’s benefits and rewards activities in Hungary
5-Feb-2019 Globe Newswire
Hungarian State has been ordered to pay Sodexo an award of about 73 million euro, before interest.
US companies want Japan trade deal to cover services
28-Nov-2018 Nikkei Asian Review
US businesses are seeking a comprehensive trade deal with Japan that also includes services and investments even as Tokyo tries to limit the scope of upcoming bilateral talks to goods only.