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US-Yemen TIFA (2004)
5-Apr-2005
Local manufacturers cry foul over change in stance on steel
5-Apr-2005
Removing protection of hot-rolled steel under the Thai-Japan free trade area (FTA) agreement will create unfair treatment between local steel manufacturers and automotive makers, according to steel manufacturers.
FTA logical agenda item: Wen
5-Apr-2005
Maintaining that establishment of a free trade area (FTA) between China and India has become a ‘‘logical agenda’’ item, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has expressed hope that the two sides will soon begin their feasibility study of FTA.
Dhaka hesitant to sign FTA with neighbours
5-Apr-2005 News from Bangladesh
Bangladesh is hesitant to take any practical move to sign free trade agreement (FTA) as it has been sitting on several proposals from many neighbouring countries that have done so among themselves for their own benefits.
Singapore-Jordan FTA (2004)
5-Apr-2005 MITI
Mexican free trade under way
4-Apr-2005
Many people in Japan doubtlessly woke up Friday morning ignorant of the fact that April 1 was Day One of free trade with Mexico.
Businessmen air view on UAE’s FTA talks with US
4-Apr-2005
Representatives from the business and the academic segments have discussed the strong debated issue, the agreement, including real objectives behind it, probable local and regional advantages and disadvantages and the UAE’s readiness for signing such agreement.
Wen hopes India, China will work out FTA soon
4-Apr-2005
Maintaining that establishment of a free trade area (FTA) between China and India has become a "logical agenda" item, Chinese premier Wen Jiabao has expressed the hope that the two sides will begin their feasibility study of FTA soon.
Thai-US FTA will make medicine unaffordable
4-Apr-2005
A Democrat Party MP has expressed fresh concerns over the possible social and economic implications of the free trade agreement currently being negotiated between Thailand and the US.
US-Thailand TIFA (2002)
4-Apr-2005
US-Malaysia TIFA (2004)
4-Apr-2005
US investment in the Middle East at approximately US$90 billion
4-Apr-2005 Dar Al-Hayat
Mr. William Lash, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce, stated to Al-Hayat that "the amount of American investments in the Middle East has reached $90 Billion Dollars". He also revealed that the "American private sector investments in Qatar reached three billion dollars while the rate of trade exchange with Qatar is $800 million dollars."
Delhi upbeat on FTA with Islamabad
4-Apr-2005
India said yesterday it hoped free trade with its neighbour Pakistan would happen within one to two years, as their sluggish peace process moves forward.
India, China may opt for RTA rather than FTA
3-Apr-2005 Economic Times
India and China may opt for a regional trade arrangement (RTA) when the two heads of state, Dr Manmohan Singh and Wen Jiabao, meet next weekend in New Delhi.
Somkid calls for commission to study steel-related issues : Now a major obstacle in Japan FTA talks
3-Apr-2005
Thailand and Japan should establish a bilateral commission to examine steel quality standards and product requirements of the domestic auto industry, according to Finance Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Pak-Bangladesh traders stress on FTA
3-Apr-2005
The traders of Pakistan and Bangladesh have underscored the need of their two countries entering into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) besides initiating a direct sea-route between the two countries.
FTA Watch protests trade pact
3-Apr-2005
An advocacy group opposed to bilateral free trade agreements, FTA Watch and several other non-government organisations protested in front of the US Embassy in Bangkok on Friday, ahead of the third round of trade talks scheduled to take place in Pattaya next week.
Indonesia, US revive bilateral trade and investment talks
3-Apr-2005 Jakarta Post
Indonesia and the United States met and revived bilateral talks on trade and investment here on Friday — a move that could lead to free trade negotiations between the two countries.
Thailand: Debate, poll on FTA demanded
2-Apr-2005 Bangkok Post
Two Senate committees are pushing for a general parliamentary debate and public referendum on the proposed Thai-US free trade agreement (FTA), which is likely to affect people from all walks of life, farming, investment, intellectual property, environment and national sovereignty.
FTA talks, and the right to know
2-Apr-2005 Bangkok Post
The third round of talks towards a bilateral free trade agreement between the US and Thailand opens in Pattaya on Monday, against vocal clamouring for public participation in the process. The Thaksin administration would do better to absorb the decibels from FTA critics by opening rather than closing the door on them.