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$10.775 billion claim filed against Government of Honduras
US investors Honduras Próspera Inc. and its affiliates filed claims with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes against the State of Honduras.
German business calls for renegotiation of China investment agreement
The Federation of German Industry effectively called for a renegotiation of the frozen EU-China investment deal in a somewhat surprising statement.
US trade chief Tai defends pursuit of non-traditional trade deals
US Trade Representative argued her approach of working to ease non-tariff barriers is better for workers, supply chains and the U.S. ability to compete with China.
Coffee growers of El Salvador favor FTA with China
The coffee sector in El Salvador has very favorable expectations about a Free Trade Agreement in denial with the People’s Republic of China, sources from the sector said.
UNCITRAL working group III completes a draft code of conduct for arbitrators
The working group completed its work on a draft code of conduct for arbitrators in international investment dispute resolution.
UK court may seize Spanish sovereign assets amid international arbitration quagmire
The claims have been brought forward under the Energy Charter Treaty, an international convention which allows companies to sue signatory countries over decisions that affect their energy investments.
Future free trade agreement with Indonesia creates new opportunities for Kazakhstan’s businesses
The first round of negotiations on the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia began on April 3, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade and Integration reported.
US agenda revealed at IPEF talks in Bali
The summaries of US inputs at the recent Bali round of negotiations for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) reveal US pressure of the other 13 states to adopt US standards.
Carbon tax hurdle looms over India-UK FTA talks
India’s proposed free trade agreement with the UK could face a major roadblock, as the latter is considering imposing a carbon tax akin to the European Union’s policy, which proposes to levy steep tariffs on imports with higher carbon footprints.
EU seeks to conclude Australian free-trade deal the summer
The European Union is seeking to conclude a free-trade agreement with Australia by the summer, even as the two sides still need to work through some of the more contentious issues.
‘Chile is looking to include digital services as well in trade agreement with India’: Alex Wetzig
Following the recent agreement between Chile and India for cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors, Chile is looking to expand its trade basket with India, Alex Wetzig, Secretary General, Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Singapore and EU sign digital trade agreement
Singapore and the EU signed a digital trade agreement in February, making it the fifth of its kind signed by the city-state.
How Clive Palmer is suing Australia for $300 billion with the help of an obscure legal clause (and Christian Porter)
Australian business figure Clive Palmer is suing the Australian government for almost A$300 billion in an international tribunal, having lost a case against the Western Australian government he took all the way to the High Court.
Pacific trade deal ‘will make mockery of UK’s climate ambitions’
CPTPP membership will result in more deforestation and endanger animal welfare, say campaigners.
EU plans to regulate third-party funding in litigation and international arbitration
On 13th September 2022, the EU Parliament voted to approve a resolution proposing a directive on the regulation of third-party funding entitled “Responsible private funding of litigation”.
Bangladesh minister hopeful of preferential trade deal with Indonesia
Bangladesh commerce minister recently expressed hope to Indonesia that both the countries would soon sign a preferential trade agreement.
Vietnam, Israel conclude FTA negotiations
Vietnam and Israel announced the conclusion of negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA), creating a premise for the two countries to sign the deal right this year.
This CPTPP trade deal will hurt the climate, and for what?
Britain is waving through an agreement with minimal benefit and greater risks, from palm oil to emissions.
Korea, Ecuador begin new round of talks for bilateral trade deal
Korea and Ecuador began their ninth round of talks on the establishment of a bilateral free trade deal.
Australia looks to India for wide market for lithium export
Australia is the world’s biggest exporter of lithium with most of it going to China, which dominates the lithium-ion battery production market.