BRI gives an economic voice to small countries
Since the 1990s, free trade and multilateralism have been the cornerstone of globalisation. But the world market never treated all players equally.
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Asean summit: World’s largest free trade agreement ‘expected’ in Feb 2020
Hopes of signing the world’s largest free trade pact are thrown into doubt.
Free trade gets vote of confidence
While very few, if any, governments are indifferent to the current political and economic uncertainties, the inconvenient truth is that the most advanced and most vibrant economies have been hit the hardest by unilateralism and protectionism.
UN hails Africa free trade area
UN hails a landmark Africa-wide free trade area accord launched at the weekend.
Vietnam and EU sign free trade agreement
The EU and Vietnam sign a long-awaited free trade deal.
Europe, not Donald Trump, holds the cards on trade
The EU and four South American countries have signed a milestone trade agreement. It’s a clear signal to the US president about the importance of free trade.
China seeks G20 backing for free trade
China says it would seek backing for free trade and multilateralism at the G20 summit.
ASEAN Connectivity: A New Battle Ground for Japan and China
Having perceived ASEAN’s need for regional infrastructure development, Japan and China have begun competing for influence over ASEAN through investment in infrastructure projects.
EU court rules in favour of Canada trade deal
The EU-Canada free-trade agreement’s provisions do not breach EU law.
US trade war has no international support
In a joint statement signed in New York Tuesday, trade representatives from the US, EU and Japan criticised practices of “third countries” that lead to severe overcapacity.
China tempts Britain with free trade
China offers Britain talks on a post-Brexit free trade deal, reaching out to London as Beijing remains mired with trade war.
Illegal ivory trade flourishing in EU
Illegal ivory trading is still flourishing in the European Union using a loophole.
UK parliament could block Brexit divorce bill
Brexit minister David Davis warns that parliament could veto any final deal.
The road to a better economic future
Raymond Robertson is a professor and holder of the Helen and Roy Ryu Chair in Economics at the Bush School of Government.
Hopes running high for Asean-Hong Kong pacts
Cambodia is ready to take full advantage of agreements between Asean and Hong Kong.
Trump offers to mediate on South China Sea
The US and Vietnamese presidents underscore the importance of access to South China Sea.
US makes tough NAFTA demands
Lobbying efforts on the North American Free Trade Agreement hit a crucial stage after Trump ignores advice.
EU to fast-track trade talks with Australia, NZ
The EU free trade talks will bypass the risky national ratification process.
RCEP still not in sight yet
Chances of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership deal being finalised by the end of the year are slim.
