Singapore: The 5th negotiations for the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) held in Singapore

03 July, 2014

Recently, the fifth round of negotiations for the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its free trade agreement (FTA) was held in Singapore from June 21 to 27.

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Slovenia -United States ratified FATCA agreement 2014 by Slovenia

03 July, 2014

TheĀ Slovenia - United States FATCA Agreement (2014)Ā has been signed on 2 June 2014. Slovenia also approved the Agreement on 19 June 2014 which has been published in the Official Gazette No. 8/14 of 30 June 2014. The approval law becomes effective

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EU Signs Historic Trade Pacts with Eastern States

27 June, 2014

The European Union (EU) and three of Russiaā€™s neighbors signed sweeping trade-and-political agreements that will ultimately eliminate tariff barriers to trade. The deals with Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova which will provide for a deep and

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Canada-Honduras FTA enters into force

26 June, 2014

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Canada and Honduras has signed on November 5, 2013 and will enter into force on October 1,

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Hong Kong emphasis to conclude ASEAN FTA

18 June, 2014

Hong Kong is planning to give emphasis on finalizing the proposed Hong Kong-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) free trade agreement (FTA) as quickly as possible. The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Gregory So announced

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Canada confirming South Korean FTA Terms

16 June, 2014

The Canadian Government has arranged the final text of its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea and upon its entry into force; South Korea will immediately exclude 81.9 % tariff lines duties. Once whole implementation, South Korea will have

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Taiwan- FATCA Agreement Expected In June 2014

25 May, 2014

Taiwan is expecting to finalize a FATCA agreement with the US by end of June 2014. The FATCA Act requires the IRS to gain information about accounts of US citizens and residents with foreign financial institutions. To ensure that this can be done

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South Korea Prioritizes FTA Talks with China and Vietnam

25 May, 2014

South Korea is continuing to discuss free trade agreements (FTAs) with China and Vietnam. In relation to the negotiations with China safety measures are being drafted in respect of fisheries and agriculture which are very sensitive sectors in South

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Singapore: In Pursuit Of Wider Free Trade Agreements

18 May, 2014

Singaporeā€™s Minister for Trade and Industry has commented that owing to its network of bilateral and regional free trade agreements (FTAs) Singapore is among the most connected jurisdictions in the world and is therefore a suitable location for

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Japan and the European Union Plan FTA By 2015

18 May, 2014

Japan and the EU are to conduct a one year review with the intention of concluding a free trade agreement. This proposed FTA will be an important part of plans to strengthen the economic relationship between the EU and Japan. The FTA is to deal with

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Korea – Free trade agreement signed with Australia

20 April, 2014

A free trade agreement (FTA) was signed on 8 April 2014 by representatives of the governments of South Korea and Australia. The agreement is designed to boost trade between the two countries and strengthen economic ties

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China ā€˜Open-Mindedā€™ on Trans-Pacific Partnership

20 April, 2014

The Chinese Premier has declared that China remains open towards the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade negotiations that are currently being conducted under the leadership of the US, although there had been suggestions previously that China

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Mexico and Panama Sign Free Trade Agreement

16 April, 2014

Mexico and Panama signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on April 3 2014. The conclusion of this agreement is an important step for Panama on the way to becoming a full member of the Pacific Alliance (PA) regional trade bloc. The FTA is also likely to

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China and EU Agree To Work towards FTA

16 April, 2014

Ā In a meeting between EU leaders and Chinaā€™s President both sides agreed that they are committed to transparent trade and investment rules. They investigated ways to enhance trade and investment to benefit their economies. When the appropriate

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New Zealand and EU consider Free Trade Agreement

07 April, 2014

New Zealand and the European Union are considering possibilities for updating their trade and economic relations. As part of this process they are looking at the possibility of concluding a free trade agreement. The leaders of the EU met with New

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FTA between Canada and South Korea

07 April, 2014

Canada and South Korea concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) in March 2014. This agreement will reduce or eliminate duties and tariffs on a number of imports and exports between the two countries. Within a three to five year time span Canada is to

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Switzerland – Upper House passes China FTA

31 March, 2014

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Switzerland and China has been adopted by the Swiss Council of States. The agreement contains provisions in respect of trade in goods and services, competition, investment promotion, intellectual property

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UK Pushes for conclusion of the Canada-EU FTA

31 March, 2014

The UK is hoping for a swift conclusion to negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and Canada, as this could be of considerable benefit to UK companies. The EU is Canadaā€™s second largest trading partner after the US, based on

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