More Trade News in Brief Week 19 (5 – 11 May 2014)

 

* ICC – Guide to International Franchising

 

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has published a practical guide to help business people understand why, how and when to use franchising to expand into new foreign markets.

 

Check the “Using Franchising to Take Your Business International: ICC Strategies and guidance for master franchising, area development and other arrangements”.

 

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* US & Singapore – FATCA Agreement

 

United States and Singapore have initialled the text of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

 

Check here for more.

 

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* EU & Japan – FTA by 2015

 

The European Union (EU) and Japan agreed to a one-year review that should lead to the “early conclusion of a highly comprehensive and ambitious” free trade agreement (FTA).

 

Read more here.

 

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* US & Israel – Reach FATCA Agreement

 

United States and Israel have concluded the text of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

 

See more following the link.

 

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* USTR Releases Annual Report on Intellectual Property Rights

 

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has released its annual “Special 301” Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR). 

 

Find the Press Release here.

 

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More Trade News in Brief Week 16 (14 – 20 April 2014)

* Trade developments in 2013-2015

 

WTO published a work paper on the state of the world economy and trade in 2013 and previsions for 2014-2015.

 

 Download this press release.

 

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* ISO’s 2013 Annual Report

 

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published its 2013 report including themes like: financial statements, ISO key figures for 2013, an updated interactive map featuring our members and their participation in technical work and a fold-out leaflet.

 

 

Discover ISO’s Annual Report 2013.

 

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* Malta & Moldova Sign DTA

 

Malta and Moldova sign a dual taxation treaty (DTT).

 

Click here more.

 

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* Belgium: FATCA Deal With US

 

Belgium and the US will sign an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) in Brussels on April 23 for the implementation of the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

 

See more about following the link.

 

More Trade News in Brief Week 45 (4 – 10 November 2013)

 

* OPEC’s World Oil Outlook and Annual Statistical Bulletin

 

The 2013 OPEC World Oil Outlook (WOO) and Annual Statistical Bulletin (ASB) have been released.

 

Please follow the link for more.

 

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* ITC – Free Market Analysis Database and Analytic Tools

 

The International Trade Centre’s (ITC) gives free access to its market analysis databases and related analytical tools.

ITC’s market analysis tools include Trade Map, Investment Map, Market Access Map and Standards Map. 

 

See more here.

 

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* Central Asian Countries Committed To Build New Routes

 

The ten member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) have agreed to develop new road and rail corridors linking the region to East and South Asia.

 

Please find more on the CAREC’s website.

 

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* Andorra and Cayman Joins OECD Convention on Tax Assistance

 

The Cayman Islands and Andorra signed the Convention on Mutual Assistance in Tax Matters developed by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)/Council of Europe Convention.

 

Check here and here for more.

 

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* Cayman, UK Sign ‘FATCA’-type Agreement

 

The Cayman Islands signed an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the United Kingdom.

 

Follow the link for more.

 

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* Canada & Honduras – Free Trade Deal

 

Canada and Honduras signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

 

Check here.