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Panthera Resources’ arbitration re-rating possibility too large to ignore, suggests broker
10-Dec-2024 Proactive
Panthera Resources PLC has been highlighted by VSA Capital as one of a growing number of small caps offering potentially significant upside via international litigation.
Norway planning to ratify India-EFTA free trade agreement next year
9-Dec-2024 Business Standard
Norway said that it plans to ratify the India-EFTA free trade agreement next year, the commerce and industry ministry said.
Emmerson launches arbitration against Morocco over potash dispute
9-Dec-2024 MSN
The company announced on its intention to file a case with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes following a setback related to the environmental assessment.
India flags concern over trade lines, potential Chinese product dumping in Oman FTA talks
9-Dec-2024 Mint
Indian officials fear China may seek to dump its goods on India through alternative routes – such as Oman – in response to stiff tariffs being imiposed by the EU and US.
Spanish farmers sound the alarm over EU-Mercosur trade deal
9-Dec-2024 Euractiv
Spain’s main farmers’ organisations are set to protest over the danger they believe the recently-agreed EU-Mercosur deal poses to their sector.
Warsaw counts on Rome to block Mercosur deal
9-Dec-2024 Euractiv
As an EU-Mercosur deal was reached after 25 years, it faces one last stumbling block: member state approval and Poland hopes Italy will play a part in blocking the deal.
Thailand and UK discuss prospects for free trade agreement
9-Dec-2024 ASEAN Now
Thailand and the UK are exploring ways to deepen their economic ties, including the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Recent discussions between the two countries’ trade ministers focused on enhancing trade and investment through mechanisms like the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) and the Enhanced Trade Partnership.
India firm on not joining RCEP pact: Industry min
9-Dec-2024 Tribune India
India in 2019 decided not to join the mega free trade agreement RCEP as the pact was not addressing its concerns, and, since then, there has been no change in that position, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
EU-Mercosur threatens people’s right, the planet & democracy
6-Dec-2024 Friends of the Earth Europe
After more than 20 years of secretive negotiations, an agreement has been announced on the EU-Mercosur free-trade deal.
What are the next steps for the EU-Mercosur trade deal?
6-Dec-2024 Reuters
Before implementation, the accord faces a key test in Europe amid stiff resistance from France and some other EU members.
Peru considers signing new FTAs in 2025: Which countries are being considered?
6-Dec-2024 Andina
Peru is close to signing new free trade agreements with countries on various continents around the world.
EU companies in PH support free trade deal
6-Dec-2024 Manila Standard
European companies support the resumption of negotiations for the EU-Philippines free trade agreement with 85 percent of survey respondents viewing it as critical to their business strategies.
EU chief pushes to close Mercosur free trade deal despite French opposition
6-Dec-2024 France 24
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a free-trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc is "in sight" but faces resistance ahead of a two-day summit in Uruguay.
PH-Chile to launch FTA talks
6-Dec-2024 Malaya
The Philippines and Chile will launch negotiations on a possible Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
PH, Canada start talks for free trade pact
6-Dec-2024 Business Inquirer
Canada and the Philippines have initiated exploratory talks for a potential free trade agreement (FTA), aiming to boost bilateral trade currently valued at $1.49 billion. The first round of negotiations is set for the first half of 2025. This move aligns with the Philippines’ broader strategy of expanding its trade network through FTAs with countries like the United Arab Emirates and Chile.
PLUNA airlines arbitration fallout: Uruguay’s assets targeted In Luxembourg
5-Dec-2024 Aviacionline
The Latin America Regional Aviation Holding has intensified its legal dispute with Uruguay following the country’s failure to comply with the arbitral award related to the closure of Pluna.
Uruguay found liable in treaty dispute with airline company investor
5-Dec-2024 Kluwer Arbitration Blog
The dispute concerned Uruguay’s national airline Pluna, where the Claimant, a Panamanian company – Latin American Regional Aviation Holdings S. de S.R.L. acquired in 2007 a 75% stake through its subsidiary Leadgate.
Agriculture groups praise CEPA trade deal with Indonesia
5-Dec-2024 Grainews
The Canadian Meat Council says a new trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia holds significant potential for meat exporters.
Italy wants changes to EU-Mercosur trade deal’s agriculture sections, minister says
5-Dec-2024 Reuters
Italy wants changes to agricultural sections of the draft EU-Mercosur trade deal with South American countries, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said.
The Energy Charter Treaty remains the most dangerous investment treaty to the energy transition
4-Dec-2024 E3G
Our ranking reveals that the Energy Charter Treaty remains the most dangerous investment treaty to the energy transition by protecting over 300 megatonnes (Mt) of greenhouse gas emissions.