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Canada, Taiwan complete talks on bilateral investment deal
25-Oct-2023     Reuters
Canada and Taiwan have completed talks on a bilateral deal to boost foreign investment and will work to make sure it takes effect promptly, Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng and Taiwan's government said.
A shadowy corner of international law is threatening climate action, UN expert warns
24-Oct-2023     Inside Climate News
An obscure but far-reaching system allowing corporations to sue governments is being “weaponized” by the fossil fuel and mining industries, according to a new UN report, jeopardizing progress in developing nations.
Low-welfare eggs from caged hens imported to UK in ‘staggering’ numbers
24-Oct-2023     The Guardian
Concerns grow that post-Brexit trade deals could lead to further decline in quality as battery farm eggs are reintroduced.
Fiji to assess fairness of PACER Plus pact
24-Oct-2023     The Fiji Times
The Fiji Government will thoroughly assess the fairness and effectiveness of the PACER Plus agreement before it makes a decision on rejoining the trade agreement.
Ireland must not be subject to anti-democratic ‘corporate courts’ exploitation
24-Oct-2023     DiEM25
There is a coordinated move for EU members to withdraw from the dangerous Energy Charter Treaty but Ireland is refusing to act.
Argentina, Brazil seek 12.5 billion euros of financial aid in EU-Mercosur talks
24-Oct-2023     Reuters
Argentina and Brazil are requesting 12.5 billion euros in financial aid from the European Union in talks to conclude a trade agreement with South America's Mercosur bloc.
Bangladesh postpones joining China-led RCEP, other blocs
24-Oct-2023     The Financial Express
Bangladesh will not join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), world's largest regional free-trade bloc led by China, or any other grouping before the forthcoming general election.
Procedures for countries to join RCEP to be ready by 2024
24-Oct-2023     Jakarta Globe
The ASEAN Secretariat said that the preliminary work to allow more countries to join the world's largest trade deal RCEP was underway, with the procedures for the accession to possibly be ready by next year.
Sri Lanka to sign FTA with Malaysia in February
24-Oct-2023     Daily News
Sri Lanka will sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia when President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits the country in February, said visiting Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
S. Korea, Ecuador strike free trade agreement
24-Oct-2023     Yonhap News Agency
South Korea struck a free trade agreement with Ecuador and plan to officially sign the deal in the first half of next year following due domestic procedures. Under the deal, South Korea will remove tariffs on 96.4 percent of all items and Ecuador will lift tariffs on 92.8 percent of all products traded.