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Investor-state claims in era of COVID-19 pandemic
4-Sep-2020     International Law Office
With state measures in response to COVID-19 being compounded by an already difficult economic environment for investors, they may have little choice but to challenge those measures.
AFL-CIO chief says union to file labor complaint under USMCA this month
4-Sep-2020     Reuters
The AFL-CIO is planning to file labor complaints against Mexico this month under the new US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement’s labor enforcement mechanism, the US union’s president said.
Cambodia, South Korea wrap up second round of FTA Talks
4-Sep-2020     Khmer Times
Cambodia and South Korea ended the second round of their negotiations on free trade agreement (FTA) today with progress on finished the chapter of trade cooperation and market access and other chapters of the agreement.
Indo-Pacific guidelines: Germany’s new China plan
3-Sep-2020     Pledge Times
Berlin wants to diversify its relations, position itself more broadly, conclude further free trade agreements – also in order to no longer be so dependent on Beijing.
Post-Cotonou deal edges closer to the finish line
3-Sep-2020     Euractiv
The long-delayed successor to the Cotonou Agreement between the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) community appears to be approaching the finish line with a ‘99%’ chance of success this year, according to both sides.
Australian government to review its Bilateral Investment Treaties
3-Sep-2020     Lexology
The Australian Federal Government has announced it is reviewing the bilateral investment treaties (BITs) to which Australia is a party.
Govt focusing on RCEP before looking at other FTAs – Azmin
3-Sep-2020     The Malaysian Reserve
The government is currently focusing on the RCEP negotiations before looking at other FTAs, including the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Beijing, Tokyo should upgrade investment pact
3-Sep-2020     China Daily
In the context of warming ties between China and Japan, the two countries should launch negotiations on an upgraded bilateral investment agreement as soon as possible, as well as start negotiations for a China-Japan free trade agreement.
EU revolt: Germany threatens to plunge bloc into crisis by rejecting new trade deal
2-Sep-2020     Express
German agriculture minister Julia Klockner said her European counterparts are very sceptical of the agreement because it heaps unneeded pressure on the bloc’s farmers.
Maharashtra govt’s plan to reinvite bids for Dharavi project may hit legal hurdle
2-Sep-2020     The Economic Times
Seclink Technologies, funded by the royal families of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, plans to seek arbitration over the issue under the Bilateral Investment Promotion Protection Agreement.