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Denmark's Rockwool says Russia has seized four of its factories
The company added that it will defend its legal rights under the bilateral investment treaty between the countries.
Investor-state arbitration: Swiss investor files ICSID claim against Kenya
Travizory Border Security SA, a Swiss-based border security technology company, filed a treaty-based claim against the Republic of Kenya at the ICSID. The dispute relates to a border-crossing management agreement and is purportedly covered by BIT Switzerland - Kenya 2006 and ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules.
Cameroon-Morocco agreement targets new investment flows as IPA signs promotion pact in Rabat
Cameroon’s Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) signed an investment promotion agreement with Morocco to expand cross-border projects and strengthen economic cooperation. The deal, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, sets out a framework for closer collaboration, as Cameroon intensifies efforts to draw regional investors into its economy.
Serbia, Japan sign investment promotion agreement
Serbia and Japan have signed an agreement for the mutual promotion and protection of investments, Japan's foreign affairs ministry said.
Türkiye–Hong Kong investment agreement enters into force
The law approving the agreement between Türkiye and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on the reciprocal promotion and protection of investments has been published in the Official Gazette and has entered into force.
Frozen assets, hot claims: How Russian oligarchs and other investors sue over sanctions
Economic sanctions against Russia are now being challenged by Russian oligarchs and companies in private tribunals using a mechanism written into investment treaties.
Qatar, Uruguay sign investment protection and tax treaties to deepen economic ties
Qatar and Uruguay signed two economic agreements aimed at strengthening investment flows and eliminating double taxation as Doha moves to expand its network of international trade partners.
TEPA: A $100 billion carrot
A close reading of the India-EFTA trade deal’s investment chapter shows that the $100 billion investment commitment is largely symbolic, a political gesture designed to justify the market-access concessions India granted to EFTA’s exporters.
‘Gas-for-wine’: South Africa seeks deal to boost trade, investment with Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Johannesburg for the G20 summit, Canada and South Africa are talking about a deal to boost bilateral trade and investment that could see more South African wine on Canadian shelves in exchange for gas exports.
New bilateral investment treaty with Australia being finalised
Pakistan and Australia agreed to continue talks to finalise a new bilateral investment treaty to foster and expand opportunities in key sectors including energy, mining, technology, agriculture and industrial development.