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Despite controversy, the Energy Charter Treaty is silently being pushed into Africa
21-Apr-2020     Euractiv
Joining the Energy Charter Treaty could cost developing countries money that is urgently needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
China moves to keep EU investment talks on track
20-Apr-2020     South China Morning Post
The two sides have been making slow progress, but vice-premier Liu He’s phone conversation with his European counterparts is seen as an attempt by Beijing to refocus attention on the matter.
FTA partners continue to buy more than half of US grains
20-Apr-2020     Feedstuffs
FTA partners purchased 55% of total US grains in all forms exports in 2018-19 marketing year.
RCEP partners press ahead with legal tweaks
20-Apr-2020     Bangkok Post
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) dialogue partners are advancing the review of legal texts, expecting the process to finish in July so the pact can be signed later in the year during the Asean Summit as scheduled.
Vietnam's Parliament to ratify FTA with EU in May
20-Apr-2020     Prensa Latina
The National Assembly of Vietnam will consider and most likely ratify the free trade agreement between Vietnam and the European Union (Evfta) when it holds its 7th Session next month.
Peru warned of potential ICSID claims over covid-19 measures
17-Apr-2020     Latin Lawyer
Peruvian officials have warned that a proposed emergency measure suspending the collection of toll fees on the country’s road network in response to the outbreak of covid-19 could result in multiple ICSID claims.
Britain, Ukraine to sign new deal on free trade, strategic partnership
17-Apr-2020     Kyiv Post
Despite the coronavirus crisis, work on the agreement document continues, and is expected it to be finished soon, said Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Protecting against investor–state claims amidst COVID-19: A call to action for governments
16-Apr-2020     IISD
Governments are facing an imminent threat of investor–state arbitration as they take difficult decisions to support public health systems in a time of severe economic stress.
Postpone July 1 trading date of AfCFTA ― CUTS advises African Union
16-Apr-2020     Modern Ghana
A leading research and public policy think tank is calling on the African Union to defer, the July 1st date for the commencement of trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Nigeria and the implementation of the AfCFTA: Key issues and policy options
16-Apr-2020     Premium Times
Nigeria’s trade and industrial priorities should be embedded in the ongoing dialogue for AfCFTA implementation strategies.