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FTA talks held with US
17-Apr-2005
Federal Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan Thursday said Pakistan was negotiating grant of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) status with the United States, which would benefit Pakistan in alleviation of poverty and bringing prosperity to the people.
Envoy: Aussies looking at Malaysia favourably
17-Apr-2005
Australian companies, which previously shied away from Malaysia fearing that political differences between their governments would hinder business, are now looking at the country favourably.
Maqbool to head Omani team for FTA talks with US
17-Apr-2005
The second round of the proposed free-trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between the Sultanate and US will commence in Washington on Monday and continue for several days.
US eyes bilateral FTAs in Gulf
17-Apr-2005
With free trade agreements, come political leverage. Realising this, the United States is moving fast to sign bilateral FTAs with Gulf countries - in the hope that Washington would be able to fill a vacuum because of the slowness of these Arab states in starting any regional trading mechanisms of their own.
Moroccan officials tout free trade agreement
17-Apr-2005
It’s been deemed the “best market access package of any U.S. free trade agreement with a developing country to date” by the Office of the US Trade Representative. So can the new trade agreement between the United States and Morocco actually live up to such spectacular billing?
FTA deal shaky over agriculture
17-Apr-2005
Australia’s prospects of a trade breakthrough with Japan this week have been undermined by new regional tensions and growing domestic opposition.
South Korea, Singapore initial free trade accord
17-Apr-2005
Negotiators from South Korea and Singapore have initialed a free trade agreement which will likely take effect in the second half of this year, the South Korean foreign ministry said.
Economic Partnership Agreements and the "East Asian Community" - The Meaning of the Japan-Philippines EPA
17-Apr-2005 RIETI
Except for the areas of trade in goods and work permits for Filipino nurses, what will be achieved through the Japan-Philippines EPA is nothing more than maintaining the status quo.
Algeria offers business opportunities for the US private sector
16-Apr-2005 US-Algeria Business Council
The U.S.-Algeria Business Council is working to bring U.S. investment and trade to Algeria to bolster Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s strategic decision to integrate his country into the global economy.
Japan, India take first step toward free trade pact
14-Apr-2005 AFP
Japan and India took a first step to a possible free trade deal with an agreement to spend a year looking at the effects of a pact on the two major Asian economies.
China, Gulf states to almost triple trade over next five years
14-Apr-2005 AFP
China is in discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council to establish a free trade agreement (FTA) which is expected to take effect this year. The GCC member states hold 45 percent of the world’s oil reserves and account for 20 percent of oil production, and an FTA would help China shore up its energy supplies.
Japan, Indonesia to launch FTA talks soon
14-Apr-2005 Asia Times
The Japanese and Indonesian governments have agreed to enter bilateral negotiations in the near future toward reaching a free trade agreement in about one year. Among the areas that will be discussed are agricultural and industrial products, natural gas and the movement of people.
Australia should press ahead with China FTA: Trade Minister Vaile
14-Apr-2005 Channel News Asia
Australia should push ahead with negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China despite the risks and difficulties involved in engaging with the Communist nation, Trade Minister Mark Vaile said.
Israeli deputy PM proposes FTA with Japan
14-Apr-2005 Kyodo
Visiting Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Ehud Olmert proposed Wednesday that the two countries should study concluding a bilateral free trade agreement when he met with Japanese trade minister Shoichi Nakagawa, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said.
Constitutional crisis looming over Thai-US FTA
14-Apr-2005 IPS
If critics of the Thai government’s international trade policies have their way, then the current negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Bangkok and Washington could evolve into constitutional crisis for this Southeast Asian nation.
US lawmakers express skepticism about Central American trade pact
14-Apr-2005 Knight Ridder
For the first time since Congress fought fiercely over the North American Free Trade Agreement 11 years ago, a US president’s proposed trade deal faces major resistance on Capitol Hill.
Sustainability Impact Assessment of the negotiations of the trade agreement between the European Community and the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf
14-Apr-2005 SIA
Study commissioned by the European Union
Measuring the economic impact of an EU-GCC free trade agreement
14-Apr-2005 CEPS
The new customs union and proposed EU-GCC free trade agreement will both appreciably expand trade and improve economic welfare in the GCC countries, with little significant economic impact on the EU.
Japan, ASEAN kick off FTA talks
13-Apr-2005 Japan Today
Japan and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations kicked off their first round of formal negotiations in Tokyo on Wednesday for a free trade agreement with the aim of completing the talks within two years.
China proposes FTA with India after landmark political accord
12-Apr-2005 Deepika Global
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao today announced the decision of India and China to institute a joint feasibility study on a Free Trade Area (FTA) Agreement between the two countries, having signed a landmark political accord to settle the lingering boundary dispute.