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How ‘blood mineral’ traders in Rwanda are helping fund Congo rebels – and undermining global supply chains
6-Aug-2021     The Globe and Mail
New evidence from a UN report and a high-profile investor arbitration case is casting a spotlight on Rwanda’s role in sophisticated smuggling networks that extract gold and coltan from Congolese conflict zones and funnel the strategically important minerals illicitly into global supply chains.
Pathways to just, equitable and sustainable trade and investment regimes
6-Aug-2021     SSRN
The paper suggests ten principles that fair trade movements could use when they think about their approach to international trade and investments.
Ecuador awaits Mexico’s response to negotiate the FTA, says minister
6-Aug-2021     Market Research Telecast
Ecuador is waiting for a response from Mexico to return to the negotiating table for a free trade agreement between the two that opens the long-awaited path to the Pacific Alliance.
Income tax bill fails to address international arbitration, will continue fight: Devas
6-Aug-2021     The Week
An arbitration tribunal in 2020 awarded Devas more than $111 million plus interest in retro tax case.
Australia makes fresh push for free trade deal, sends former PM Abbott to talk to Modi govt
6-Aug-2021     The Print
Australia is keen to deepen our trade and investment links with India, and take the economic relationship to the next level.
Switzerland and Thailand seek to boost business ties
6-Aug-2021     Swiss Info
Switzerland and Thailand have expressed interest in starting negotiations for a free trade deal, according to his office, with technical talks underway at the level of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
India to scrap retrospective tax law in olive branch to global firms
6-Aug-2021     Reuters
India proposed scrapping a controversial law that taxed companies retrospectively, a move that could potentially settle its multi-billion-dollar tax cases with Cairn Energy and Vodafone.
Thailand, Australia mull economic deal
6-Aug-2021     Bangkok Post
Thailand and Australia have agreed to pursue a strategic economic partnership to boost bilateral trade and investment, with the deal expected to be signed next year.
Negotiations on Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement expansion nearing completion
5-Aug-2021     Ukrinform
Ukraine and Canada are in the final stages of negotiations to expand the Free Trade Agreement to cover services and investment.
Pakistan to terminate 23 bilateral investment treaties
5-Aug-2021     The Express Tribune
Decision aimed at avoiding international arbitration with foreign firms .