bilaterals.org logo
bilaterals.org logo

Latest

What Indonesia’s palm oil is losing in Swiss trade deal
12-Mar-2021     The Jakarta Post
If Indonesia only focuses on the formal process in palm oil international trade, it may still lose the battle of public opinion that may risk its markets and consumers worldwide.
Here’s how EU could take brexit legal action against the UK
12-Mar-2021     Bloomberg
The European Commission is preparing to take legal action against the British government in coming days over its failure to keep promises it made in the Brexit deal to keep the island of Ireland free of border checkpoints.
Four key points from the ratification of the Indonesia-Singapore bilateral investment treaty
12-Mar-2021     The Online Citizen
Besides protection and dispute settlement, the BIT also includes several key changes in terms of application and restriction.
No more free rides in free trade deals
11-Mar-2021     Swiss Info
The Swiss narrowly voted in favour of a free trade deal with Indonesia on Sunday. Will future agreements also have to win popular support?
Gulf states urge UK to move forward on free trade talks
11-Mar-2021     Forbes
Gulf states are pushing the UK to launch negotiations on a free trade deal but London is showing little interest in prioritizing the issue, despite the region accounting for a substantial chunk of total UK trade.
United Group files claim against Serbia
11-Mar-2021     Broadband TV News
Netherlands-based United Group claims that Serbia has violated several obligations related to incentives and mutual protection of investments between the two countries.
Hong Kong activists urge EU not to ratify new deal with China
11-Mar-2021     The Guardian
Hong Kong democracy activists have warned the EU it must not ratify its planned new investment deal with China at a time when Beijing is tearing up international obligations to the people of Hong Kong.
China steps up talk of joining CPTPP
11-Mar-2021     Global Trade Review
China has sent fresh signals it is seriously considering the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as part of the Asian giant’s new drive to boost further trade integration.
The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment: Stuck half-way?
10-Mar-2021     CCSI
The China-EU comprehensive investment agreement (CAI) addresses important issues of market access, regulatory cooperation and sustainable development, but does not include sections on investment protection and ISDS.
Nepal-Bangladesh trade pact stuck over other duties or charges
10-Mar-2021     The Kathmandu Post
Nepali officials said a trade deal between the two neighbours was unlikely until the other duties or charges on listed goods is dropped to zero.