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Putin ratifies investment protection pact with Myanmar junta
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a bilateral agreement with Myanmar’s junta to promote and protect bilateral investments, further deepening ties between the two regimes across the military, economic and political fronts.
Honduran and international allies issue statement denouncing Honduras’ return to ICSID
Honduran and international civil society organizations that defend individual and collective human rights reject the new Honduran government’s decision to rejoin the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
Trump selects investment projects to be funded by Japan
As part of a trade deal reached on July 22, Japan agreed to commit $550 billion to critical industries and technologies in the United States, in exchange for lower tariffs on Japanese automobiles and other products.
Guyana and Belize strengthen bilateral ties with new cooperation agreements
In the area of investment, the two governments intend to negotiate a Bilateral Investment Treaty, signalling readiness to begin formal discussions toward a treaty aimed at promoting and protecting cross-border investment.
Swiss company sues Kenyan government over ETA contracts dispute
The Kenyan government is facing international legal action over allegations it copied and used Swiss border technology without permission or compensation.
Pakistan - Canada review BIT
The meeting between Pakistan’s Commerce Minister and Canada’s High Commissioner emphasized regulatory reforms and progress on the Bilateral Investment Treaty.
ISDS vs. the climate: How a colonial-era investment mechanism jeopardises a just transition
A little-known yet powerful legal mechanism is undermining the energy transition, by enabling fossil fuel companies to sue countries that take climate action.
Institutional innovation in investment treaties: The India-EFTA TEPA model and alternative frameworks for dispute prevention
TEPA addresses fundamental conflicts of emerging market investment structures. The agreement will enable India to escape the ISDS 2015 liability trap, balancing defensive provisions with a pro-investor focus.
EU and Ecuador conclude negotiations for Sustainable Investment Agreement
The European Commission has concluded negotiations with Ecuador on a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA). This SIFA, the first negotiated with a Latin American country, will be instrumental in promoting EU investments in Ecuador.
Qatar to invest in Canada’s major building projects, Carney says
The “new chapter” in bilateral relations will include the finalization of the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with Qatar, a deal that has seen years of stalled negotiations, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.