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L’Inde et l’Indonésie envisagent un accord de libre-échange avec Taiwan
L’Inde et l’Indonésie seraient prêts à considérer la possibilité de signer un accord de libre-échange avec Taiwan, a déclaré hier Shih Yen-shiang, le ministre de l’Economie.
India, Indonesia on free trade path with Taiwan
Both India and Indonesia are considering possibility of signing free trade agreements (FTA) with Taiwan.
Gov’t signs letters of intent with Philippines in economic meetings
Taipei and Manila managed to reach various consensuses and sign two letters of intent during their just-concluded economic cooperation meetings in the Philippines, Taiwan’s economics minister said yesterday.
FTA with Korea, Taiwan urged to boost auto sector
Free-Trade agreements with South Korea and Taiwan. This is what the State-owned think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) is urging the government to forge in order to help boost the local automotive industry.
Officials indicate ractopamine ban remains in place
Taiwan is in no hurry to lift the ban on a lean growth-enhancing agent, the cause of a major trade dispute with the US, as the international food standards setting body again failed to advance maximum residue limits (MRLs) for the additive, government officials said yesterday.
ECFA debate marred by faulty reasoning
One year after the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement was signed by Taipei and Beijing, Taiwan’s opposition Democratic Progressive Party has declared the ECFA "myth" busted, while the ruling Kuomintang continues to tout its many benefits.
Taiwan calls for FTA with European Union
The European Union should consider signing a free trade agreement with Taiwan as “the EU’s Asian regional economic strategy will not be complete without Taiwan,” said Chen Ming-shy, deputy director-general of the Bureau of Foreign Trade July 6.
Economics Ministry maps out measures to cushion impact of Korea-US FTA
In an effort to help domestic exporters counter the impact of the South Korea-U.S. free trade agreement, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs has proposed to offer tax rebates for imported industrial raw materials and components/parts with average tariffs topping 4.3%.
Some 1,500 Taiwan products to be affected by EU-Korea FTA: officials
Around 1,500 Taiwanese products are facing a growing threat from South Korean exports in the European market as a result of a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and South Korea, which took effect July 1, economic officials said Saturday.
DPP says ECFA claims are overblown
Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party yesterday criticized the cross-strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement as “part fantasy,” saying it had failed to generate any substantial gains for Taiwan’s economy.
Government seeks to lower impact of S Korea-EU FTA
The government is seeking to reduce the potential impact of a South Korea-EU free-trade agreement (FTA) on local industries by boosting product differentiation and market expansion, Minister of Economic Affairs Shih Yen-shiang (施顏祥) said yesterday.
EU-Taiwan FTA possible in two years: EU parliamentarian
A free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Taiwan could be sealed in about two years time, a visiting Member of the European Parliament (MEP) said Wednesday in Taiwan.
Taiwan, India should sign FTA: Taiwan representative
Taiwan and India should sign a free trade agreement (FTA) as soon as possible as a major way to boost bilateral ties, Taiwan’s representative to India, Philip Ong, said Wednesday.
Potential FTA impacts studied
The Ministry of Economic Affairs yesterday said it was looking into Taiwanese industries that could suffer a potential blow after a South Korea-EU free-trade agreement (FTA) takes effect on July 1.
Taiwan Isolated by Asian Trade Agreements
A warning from a government trade council in Taiwan highlights concerns that the island has become increasingly isolated by the burgeoning network of free trade agreements connecting Asia and the rest of the world.
FTAs touted as economic panacea
The nation should seek to improve its economic performance by encouraging local enterprises to enhance their research and development and marketing capabilities, and stepping up the signing of free-trade agreements (FTA) with major global trading nations, economists said yesterday.
EU Parliament supports an Economic Cooperation Agreement with Taiwan
The European Parliament unanimously adopted a resolution to “strongly support” the concluding of an economic cooperation agreement between Taiwan and the European Union (EU).
European Parliament to pass resolution supporting Taiwan’s cause
The European Parliament is scheduled to pass a resolution on May 11 to support Taiwan’s cause. The resolution will push for the signing of a comprehensive agreement to enhance trade and economic cooperation between Taiwan and the European Union.
President Ma eyes expanded trade ties with Europe
ROC President Ma Ying-jeou said he expects Taiwan-EU economic relations to continue strengthening on the back of increased collaboration in the areas of trade, commerce and investment.
Beef issues affect US-Taiwan free trade talks: U.S. official
The lingering beef dispute was why Taiwan has been unable to hold a new round of high-level trade talks with the United States and why it has lost congressional support for the negotiation, according to a US official Tuesday.