Trade Regime

Government urged to revive diplomacy with Afghanistan – or China will fill the void

Mark Lewis

May 24, 2022

Trade Regime

In damning Foreign Affairs Committee report, MPs say Foreign Office, National Security Adviser and ministers must accept responsibility for lack of preparedness or response, abandoning UK allies United Kingdom...

The Afghan Taliban have no intention of becoming a normal modern-day political player

Mark Lewis

May 22, 2022

Trade Regime

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan enjoys complete freedom to enforce its political and religious order. They do what they believe is right. And in doing so, as their exclusive approach to governanc...

UN Global Compact inaugurates regional hub in Nigeria

Mark Lewis

May 20, 2022

Trade Regime

The UN Global Compact Network in Nigeria inaugurated the two-year UN Global Compact Africa Strategy and Africa Regional Hub to mobilize business for impact across the continent. The UN-Global...

The United States will ease some economic sanctions against Venezuela

Mark Lewis

May 17, 2022

Trade Regime

The US government is set to ease some economic sanctions against Venezuela in a move intended to encourage the resumption of negotiations between the US-backed opposition and the government of President Nicolás...

Buy UK plants to avoid another red squirrel disaster, warns Wildlife Trust

Mark Lewis

May 16, 2022

Trade Regime

Dr Richard Benwell, chief executive of Wildlife and Countryside Link, said: “Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to wildlife. They are also bad for business, affecting both the fishing, agricultur...

The case of public cannabis retailers

Mark Lewis

May 14, 2022

Trade Regime

Connecticut deserves credit for making social equity the cornerstone of the legal adult cannabis industry in the state. Other states that legalized before Connecticut had language in their laws that recognized...

Report: Donovan Mitchell has interest in being traded to Atlanta Hawks

Mark Lewis

May 10, 2022

Trade Regime

The Hawks are making changes this offseason. Travis Schlenk said it was a mistake not to shuffle the roster a year ago, and now he will be looking to level up. Luckily for him, Hawks ownership is willi...

Small businesses will be protected from the predatory practices of big tech companies

Mark Lewis

May 9, 2022

Trade Regime

Small businesses will be protected from predatory practices and consumers will have more choice and control over their online experiences as the UK government sets out its final vision for how the new digital ...

Iranian regime under pressure to release teachers detained after wage protests

Mark Lewis

May 5, 2022

Trade Regime

BEIRUT: Prime Minister Najib Mikati has urged expats to vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections to ensure their voices are heard and they can achieve the changes they want. Mikati's call came as h...

Derek King remains in contention for Blackhawks coaching job

Mark Lewis

May 4, 2022

Trade Regime

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson said Tuesday that interim coach Derek King is still in the running… CHIC...

Iran News in Brief – May 2, 2022

Mark Lewis

May 2, 2022

Trade Regime

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn pinterest Reddit E-mail To print A street in Eslamshahr, Tehran province, Iran THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS UPDATE: 10:00 CEST Iranian teachers hold protest ral...

(Video) Iran-London conference: “No to belligerence and fundamentalism” on the eve of Eid Al-fitr

Mark Lewis

April 30, 2022

Trade Regime

On Thursday April 28, 2022, on the eve of Eid al-Fitr, a conference entitled “No to belligerence and fundamentalism” was held in London, in the presence of Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-e...

Canadian workers declare support for international online May Day rally

Mark Lewis

April 29, 2022

Trade Regime

Are you a railway worker? Contact the CP Rail Base Workers' Committee at [email protected] If you are an educator, connect with the Pan-Canadian Committee of Grassroots Educators at [email protected]...

ESPN Draft Buzz: “The Falcons’ 8th overall selection is probably a parachute pick for [Kayvon] Thibodeaux”

Mark Lewis

April 25, 2022

Trade Regime

Atlanta's new regime is three days away from its second draft and will approach it with a best-player-available strategy. Terry Fontenot was adamant about this method. The first-time GM has said time a...

How sanctions are strangling the Russian economy

Mark Lewis

April 24, 2022

Trade Regime

Russian leader Vladimir Putin may play down the impact of Western sanctions from his Kremlin bunker, but there is no doubt that the measures are increasing the pressure.The impression the West has of Putin's go...

India’s data protection laws will be key to attracting FDI and boosting digital exports

Mark Lewis

April 22, 2022

Trade Regime

At the cost of repeating a cliché, technology and data-driven innovations are at the center of economic activity in what is now a digitally-led era. Trade in digital services is highly dependent on the ability...

The United States should rethink trade with Kazakhstan

Mark Lewis

April 20, 2022

Trade Regime

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur the contributors are theirs. After Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, global outrage prompted American investors and companies of all...

India-Bangladesh tour operators intend to set up joint venture

Mark Lewis

April 18, 2022

Trade Regime

India-Bangladesh tour operators intend to set up joint venture Agartala, April 18 (UNI) Tripura Tourism Development Corporation on Monday convened an interf...

What would an offensive-focused draft look like?

Mark Lewis

April 15, 2022

Trade Regime

Minnesota Vikings fans are counting down the days until the 2022 NFL Draft. With fictional drafts galore, a large majority of the fan community is operating on the assumption that new general manager Kwesi Ado...

President Xi inspects Hainan Economic Zone as China’s largest free trade port celebrates 4th anniversary

Mark Lewis

April 13, 2022

Trade Regime

Aerial photo taken on Dec. 5, 2021 shows the sunrise scenery of Yangpu International Container Port in Yangpu Economic Development Zone, south China's Hainan Province. Photo: XinhuaChinese President Xi Jinpin...

Bleacher Report thinks Jags should trade OT Cam Robinson

Mark Lewis

April 11, 2022

Trade Regime

Bleacher Report released a list of five trades NFL teams should try to make before this month's draft and included the Jacksonville Jaguars in one of its potential deals. Ian Wharton thinks the team should trad...

Vladimir Putin brings global markets back to the 2000s

Mark Lewis

April 9, 2022

Trade Regime

At the turn of the century, currency traders, hedge funds and hard-hitting economists were obsessed with central bank foreign exchange reserves.The euro was a baby, and backers faced an uphill battle to ...

Senate to vote on revoking Russia’s trading status and oil ban

Mark Lewis

April 7, 2022

Trade Regime

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the import of its oil, stepping up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid ...

Crisis in Ukraine: New Zealand announces new sanctions against Russia

Mark Lewis

April 6, 2022

Trade Regime

PoliticsUpdateApril 6, 2022 01:102 minute readForeign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has applied new sanctions to Russia. Photo/Mark MitchellNew Zealand will apply the largest trade sanctions against Russia to date in...

Live News: Turkey’s inflation hits 20-year high of 61%

Mark Lewis

April 4, 2022

Trade Regime

Soaring coal and gas prices will push Australia's resource export earnings to a record high, new government figures reveal, reflecting the global energy supply crisis stemming from the pandemic and war in Russi...

Doug Bannister, Port of Dover Manager: “We are at the heart of Brexit. I signed up for this’ | International exchange

Mark Lewis

April 2, 2022

Trade Regime

OWhen Doug Bannister announced to his family that he would be joining the Port of Dover as managing director, weeks before the original Brexit date of March 2019, his father-in-law expressed what many might hav...

Will sanctions against Russia work? Did they do it in Venezuela?

Mark Lewis

March 31, 2022

Trade Regime

This is what we learned from Venezuela By Bénédicte Bull* (Confidential) HAVANA TIMES — The sanctions the EU and the United States imposed on Russia last week are believed to be the toughest in history. But ...

The curious case of Libor Hajek in the New York Rangers organization

Mark Lewis

March 26, 2022

Trade Regime

Death, Taxes, and Libor Hajek's Place in the New York Rangers Organization; the three guarantees in life.The 2022 NHL trade deadline has passed and Libor Hajek is still a New York Ranger. The young Czech def...

Tyreek Hill Trade presents more damning evidence Giants should trade Saquon Barkley

Mark Lewis

March 24, 2022

Trade Regime

The New York Giants are going full steam ahead in their desperately needed rebuild. Many believed that would involve leaving veteran running back Saquon Barkley, the second overall pick in 2018 and t...

Putin’s regime deeply worrying, disastrous for the world: Boris Johnson on call with PM Modi

Mark Lewis

March 23, 2022

Trade Regime

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his British counterpart Boris Johnson about the serious situation in Ukraine. Boris Johnson said: 'Putin's regime was deeply troubling and disastrous for the world. (LR)...

Europe Daily News, March 21, 2022 | Insights and Events

Mark Lewis

March 21, 2022

Trade Regime

EU RESPONSES TO CORONAVIRUS HEALTH VSCouncil Decision (EU) 2022/451 of 3 March 2022 authorizing the opening of negotiations on behalf of the European Union for an international agreement o...

The government is authorized to rebase the national accounts on 2015-2016

Mark Lewis

March 16, 2022

Trade Regime

ISLAMABAD: Following the replenishment of the Governing Council (GC) of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the government on Tuesday secured approval for the rebasing of the national accounts for the...

Columbia University on China helping Russia with the impact of sanctions

Mark Lewis

March 14, 2022

Trade Regime

China will consider its own interests when deciding whether to help Russia deal with the impact of Western sanctions following the war in Ukraine, says a former deputy US State Department sanctions coordinator ...

This Russian Company You’re Boycotting Isn’t Really Russian

Mark Lewis

March 12, 2022

Trade Regime

They poured the liquid - flavored with blueberry, orange and the original unflavored version - tweeting #DumpRussianVodka and, in gay bars across the country, they stuck to Absolut and soda à la square.That was...

Khalil Mack’s trade grades: Chargers edge out Bears in win-win deal for star pass rusher

Mark Lewis

March 10, 2022

Trade Regime

NFL headlines continued to roll Thursday, with the Chargers agreeing to acquire star passing thrower Khalil Mack in a high-profile trade ...

Russian sanctions regime passed in parliament

Mark Lewis

March 9, 2022

Trade Regime

The new set of rules that will give New Zealand the power to take more action against Russia as it continues its invasion of Ukraine passed parliament on Wednesday night. The Beehive, the New Zealand Parliament...

Western sanctions on Russia are working too well

Mark Lewis

March 7, 2022

Trade Regime

These Russian oil pumps may have less work in the coming ...

EU foreign policy chief says sanctions not aimed at regime change in Russia

Mark Lewis

March 5, 2022

Trade Regime

Thousands of hackers and IT specialists around the world are helping to defend Ukraine, and some are doing so by targeting Russian organizations with cyberattacks, a senior Ukrainian government cybersecurity of...

New fighting erupts after Myanmar junta attacks on Chinese border

Mark Lewis

March 3, 2022

Trade Regime

MNDAA fighters. / The Kokang By The Irrawaddy March 3, 2022 ...

Biden denies executive privilege claims for Navarro and Flynn during January 6 committee inquiry

Mark Lewis

March 1, 2022

Trade Regime

The Jan. 6 House Select Committee is seeking an interview with former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, pictured here. (Jabin Botsford/Washington Pos...

Column: BP’s Abandonment of Russia Shows Commodity Disruption Will Be Deep: Russell

Mark Lewis

February 28, 2022

Trade Regime

LAUNCESTON, Australia, Feb 28 (Reuters) - BP's decision to shed its stake in oil giant Rosneft is the first high-profile example of companies self-sanctioning their business ties with Russia, a process that cou...

A new regime for U.S. investments abroad would be the first of its kind

Mark Lewis

February 24, 2022

Trade Regime

The House recently passed the America COMPETES Act, which aims to boost the global competitiveness of the United States. However, the bill contains a little-noticed but important provision to create a new US g...

No 10 distances himself from the idea that the UK could scrap the new regime for testing goods

Mark Lewis

February 21, 2022

Trade Regime

Downing Street on Monday distanced itself from suggestions by the new Brexit Opportunities Minister that the UK could cut red tape by unilaterally agreeing to testing of industrial products by the EU and...

Building multilateralism in trade is essential

Mark Lewis

February 19, 2022

Trade Regime

Failure to do so would be throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Undoubtedly, the current state of global trade has its limits and is not entirely fair to all participants. A number...

IMF: Dangote Refinery Standby Credit Facility Can Accelerate Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Process

Mark Lewis

February 18, 2022

Trade Regime

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) noted that the non-oil sector of the Nigerian economy could be stronger, benefiting from its recent growth momentum, increased output from the new Dangote refiner...

US says China’s aggressive trade policies ’cause serious damage’

Mark Lewis

February 16, 2022

Trade Regime

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has accused China of failing to meet its commitments to the World Trade Organization and said it is exploring new ways to combat aggressive Chinese trade...

Ebang International Holdings Inc. will launch its Australian cryptocurrency exchange – Ebonex Exchange on February 15, 2022

Mark Lewis

February 15, 2022

Trade Regime

EBANG INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.HANGZHOU, China, 15 Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ebang International Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: EBON, the “Company,” “we,” or “our”), a global blockchain technology company, t...

Addressing Nigeria’s Persistent Foreign Exchange Problems

Mark Lewis

February 13, 2022

Trade Regime

Nigeria's foreign exchange crisis has been widely attributed to the monolithic model that characterizes Nigeria's oil-dependent economy. While successive administrations have made endless speeches abou...

Implications of the Crypto Tax Regime on the Common Investor

Mark Lewis

February 12, 2022

Trade Regime

Union Budget 2022-23: Crypto Gains, NFT Still Significantly High; A 30% tax rate may not deter most investors...

Why China is talking about a 1952 pact and ‘equal negotiations’ with Sri Lanka

Mark Lewis

February 10, 2022

Trade Regime

On January 9, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded his trip to five Indian Ocean countries with his departure from Sri Lanka. During a 24-hour visit to Colombo, Wang kicked off the 65th anniversary celeb...

“I’m thinking of trading Aaron Rodgers and seeing what I can get in return”

Mark Lewis

February 8, 2022

Trade Regime

Charles Woodson is a Hall of Famer and a legend. Few players who have played for the Green Bay Packers have the stature and respect he has within the organization. When Woodson speaks, it doesn't ne...

E-invoicing, e-evaluator may mar int’l trade, according to an expert

Mark Lewis

February 7, 2022

Trade Regime

Economist and Managing Director (CEO) of the Center for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf has called for the phasing out of e-invoicing and e-valuation systems introduced by the Central ...

Why our economic recovery may be affected by rising fuel costs and the way forward

Mark Lewis

February 5, 2022

Trade Regime

The nation celebrated the new year in a subdued way due to restrictions due to the spread of Omicron - but there are also other reasons for the citizens' lack of enthusiasm. The main cause is rising food inflat...

ESPN ranks Jets 2nd in NFL for valuable offseason metric

Mark Lewis

February 2, 2022

Trade Regime

Getty New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh on November 14, 2021. Th...

Nord Stream shows that the economy must align with security

Mark Lewis

January 29, 2022

Trade Regime

The Nord Stream 2 public gas pipeline is designed to pump gas from Russia to Germany without having to transit through Poland or Ukraine. While Nord Stream 2 was completed in 2021, final certification from th...

China’s ‘Belt and Road’ risk in Syria could pay off big

Mark Lewis

January 28, 2022

Trade Regime

WASHINGTON- Civil war-torn Syria recently joined China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a move analysts say reflects China's growing interest in the Middle East. Through the BRI, China has invested and buil...

A young general manager is the right direction for the Minnesota Vikings

Mark Lewis

January 22, 2022

Trade Regime

As their search for a general manager narrows, it looks like the Minnesota Vikings are headed for a youth movement.Heading into the weekend, the Minnesota Vikings apparently narrowed their GM opening to two ca...

Let’s assess the mess new Canadiens GM Hughes has to clean up

Mark Lewis

January 20, 2022

Trade Regime

Here's the thing about changing GMs: He still has to deal with the decisions the fired executive left behind. So, of course, Marc Bergevin is no longer the general manager of the Canadiens, but Kent Hugh...

Brexit triggers a tsunami of trademark demands as UK companies rush to protect intellectual property

Mark Lewis

January 17, 2022

Trade Regime

Monday, January 17, 2022 8:16 a.m. According to data shared with AM City today. Wait times for trademark applications reached three to four months in early 2021, ...

Long GBP / JPY as Carry Trade theme reappears in 2022: Top Trade Q1 2022

Mark Lewis

January 11, 2022

Trade Regime

The yen remains a popular currency in the forex markets for many reasons and in this case, it is because of its attractiveness in the "carry trade". A carry trade exists whenever you have two currencies with ...

Coup d’état: ECOWAS hits Mali with new sanctions following postponement of elections

Mark Lewis

January 10, 2022

Trade Regime

Posted January 10, 2022 West African leaders on Sunday backed tough new sanctions against Mali, including border closures and a trade embargo, saying the military regime's delays in returning to civilian r...

Ukraine: statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs – GOV.UK

Mark Lewis

January 6, 2022

Trade Regime

Before I begin, I would like to welcome the Right Honorable Gentleman to his new role, and my honorable friend to his new post as Minister for Europe. I wish to inform the Assembly of what we are doing to co...

Tua Tagovailoa is in limbo alongside Jimmy Garoppolo

Mark Lewis

January 4, 2022

Trade Regime

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports The dolphins are in a bit of trouble here. For the second year in a row, the Dolphins' playoff hopes were dashed by a resounding loss at the hands of a playoff-lin...

2021 saw China’s Xi Jinping tighten his grip on power

Mark Lewis

January 2, 2022

Trade Regime

In 2021, as most countries around the world struggled to contain the virus, China kept its borders sealed, eradicated epidemics with ruthless efficiency, and, in its zero Covid bubble, embarked on internal tu...

ARKK at Risk as Fed Pivots to Higher Interest Rate Regime: Top Trade Q1 2022

Mark Lewis

December 31, 2021

Trade Regime

The Federal Reserve made a very clear statement at the end of its December meeting: labor market. At that meeting, the FOMC doubled the pace of its reduction to $ 30 billion per month, a move that will see t...

What’s coming for the grocery store in 2022? | Reports

Mark Lewis

December 30, 2021

Trade Regime

Government response to the National Food Strategy Henry Dimbleby's National Food Strategy, released last July, aimed to tackle many of the UK's most pressing food system challenges, such as environmental d...

Lonzo Ball enters NBA health and safety protocols

Mark Lewis

December 26, 2021

Trade Regime

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ministers and opposition exchange criticism over disruption during Parliament’s winter session | Latest India News

Mark Lewis

December 24, 2021

Trade Regime

Two days after the acrimonious winter session ended, the opposition and government continued to trade blows over disruptions that wasted 52% of the Rajya Sabha's time and 19% of the Lok Sabha."It is both asto...

SEC addresses insider trading policies with new amendments

Mark Lewis

December 22, 2021

Trade Regime

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Top Headlines: WHO Warns Against Omicron; infra public health priority in 2022

Mark Lewis

December 21, 2021

Trade Regime

Covid-19: WHO warns of fast-spreading Omicron variant The Omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads faster than the Delta variant and causes infections in people who have already been vaccinated o...

Business lobby seeks to delay tax hike that funds Biden spending plan

Mark Lewis

December 19, 2021

Trade Regime

WASHINGTON — A coalition of large multinational corporations has launched a belated lobbying blitz to delay a foreign income tax hike under the Build Back Better plan, saying it would hurt U....

We haven’t made enough progress on the Northern Ireland Protocol

Mark Lewis

December 17, 2021

Trade Regime

The writer is the UK Brexit MinisterWhen I struck a deal with the EU on our free trade deal, around the same time last year, I was hopeful that 2021 might make the UK's new relationship with the EU work...

From Prague to Washington – OpEd – Eurasia Review

Mark Lewis

December 16, 2021

Trade Regime

Willow Omarova, the proud Komsomol who wrote about Karl Marx on a Lenin scholarship, has withdrawn her appointment and will not be the next treasury department controller of the currency. The former Moscow...

Singapore citizens can enter Malaysia via land VTL from December 20, Health News & Top Stories

Mark Lewis

December 14, 2021

Trade Regime

SINGAPORE - Vaccinated Singaporean citizens can enter Malaysia from next week (December 20) via the causeway, when the two countries expand a no-quarantine program at land borders. Likewise, vaccinated Malay...

A smooth opening with a big bang – Manila Bulletin

Mark Lewis

December 12, 2021

Trade Regime

WALA LANG Now, on its smooth opening, by appointment, sits a transformed Ayala Museum. Completed after a two-year renovation, the former Greenbelt Hall 4 is now the expansive lobby of the museum. An...

Temporary Relief to Provide Well-Known Seasoned Issuers (WKSI) with Faster Access to Public Markets | Stikeman Elliott LLP

Mark Lewis

December 10, 2021

Trade Regime

Beginning in 2022, Well-Known Senior Issuers (WKSIs) will be exempt from certain base shelf prospectus filing requirements, including the requirement to file a preliminary base shelf prospectus, in accordanc...

Extend quarterback Matt Ryan’s contract

Mark Lewis

December 9, 2021

Trade Regime

Matt Ryan has been a polarizing figure in Atlanta for most of his career. Even after 14 seasons, there appears to be a 50/50 divide within the fan base over the perception of Ryan's tenure with the Falcons. C...

EU rejects request to lift sanctions by Syrian businessman affiliated with Assad – Middle East Monitor

Mark Lewis

December 7, 2021

Trade Regime

The General Court of the European Union (EU) rejected a Syrian businessman's request for the lifting of his sanctions, ruling that he remained a major trading partner of the Syrian regime of Bashar Al-Assad....

48 farm groups oppose ratification of RCEP free trade agreement

Mark Lewis

December 6, 2021

Trade Regime

Philstar.comDecember 6, 2021 | 12:05 MANILA, Philippines - Forty-eight local farm groups are angry ove...

Lesson from Barbados – China’s biggest target is the Commonwealth

Mark Lewis

December 4, 2021

Trade Regime

New Delhi, December 4 (IANS): The 287,000 people who live in Barbados are just the last pawns in the sights of the Beijing regime as part of its steadfast policy of world domination, the Daily Mail reported. &...

Christmas chaos as minister insists ‘four or five’ employees will be fine

Mark Lewis

December 2, 2021

Trade Regime

Pexactly seven weeks ago, writes Michael Deacon, I warned the nation that this year we have to celebrate Christmas earlier: October 25, instead of December 25. At the time, the Covid figures were low. But, ...

Harlem’s Schomburg Announces 2021 Lapidus Center Harriet Tubman Award Winner

Mark Lewis

November 30, 2021

Trade Regime

The Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery at the Schomburg Center for Black Culture Research is pleased to make an announcement. They announce Dr Vincent Brown is the winner of t...

The president’s double standard in collective bargaining must not remain unchallenged

Mark Lewis

November 29, 2021

Trade Regime

Mr. Editor,Workers of Guyana, unite! President Ali is determined to keep us divided. His speech to the nation last Friday was sheer nonsense. While in 2016, he presented himself to the National Assembly and...

ECO, together towards the future

Mark Lewis

November 27, 2021

Trade Regime

TEHRAN - In 1964, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey came together and formed the Regional Development Cooperation (RCD). It was a visionary initiative because regional economic groupings were not in fashion. At a ti...

India can trade with B’desh via the Northeast Railway: Shah

Mark Lewis

November 25, 2021

Trade Regime

New Delhi / Kolkata: India can trade with Bangladesh by rail across the northeast, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah said on Thursday in a virtual speech at the annual session of the Ind...

Taliban: As China supports Taliban regime, Chinese companies flock to mineral-rich mines in Afghanistan

Mark Lewis

November 24, 2021

Trade Regime

BEIJING (Reuters) - As China warms to the Taliban regime by stepping up humanitarian aid and diplomatic support for its global recognition, Chinese companies are busy exploring contracts to mine Afghanistan's ...

JOURNAL – Political and general news Events of November 22

Mark Lewis

November 22, 2021

Trade Regime

For other agendas, please see:Political and general news Main economic eventsEmerging markets Economic events Public debt auctionsThe US Federal Reserve today in Washington--------------------------------...

DH decryptions | What was wrong with the farm laws? Why don’t the farmers end the protest?

Mark Lewis

November 21, 2021

Trade Regime

Now that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the repeal of the three farm laws, it's worth taking a quick look at why the legislation has sparked such vehement protests. And let's also understand why f...

Biden aims to reset relations with Canada, Mexico after Trump era

Mark Lewis

November 17, 2021

Trade Regime

While the three leaders coming out of the summit are not expected to be best friends with all their issues resolved, government officials, former diplomats and regional experts in the three countries are opti...

EU sees Pakistan as a strong development partner: Hautala

Mark Lewis

November 16, 2021

Trade Regime

ISLAMABAD: European Parliament Vice-President Heidi Hautala said on Monday that the European Union (EU) sees Pakistan as a “strong” development partner and wants to fur...

A checklist of legal considerations for the NFT market – Crunchbase News

Mark Lewis

November 9, 2021

Trade Regime

By Catherine Zhu and Louis Lehot With growing interest from consumers and asset managers, investors as well as entrepreneurs interested in digital assets, we have created this checklist for m...

Biden wants changes to Cuba money transfer policy

Mark Lewis

November 7, 2021

Trade Regime

The White House is looking for "innovative options" to restart remittances to Cuba, it said when dismissing some recommendations made by the Treasury Department and the State Department, Reuters reported on Fr...

Jaguars made the right choice, too early to abandon OLB K’Lavon Chaisson

Mark Lewis

November 5, 2021

Trade Regime

Unsurprisingly, the Jacksonville Jaguars chose to do nothing before the trade deadline. One player who was mentioned as a candidate to change teams was outside linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson. The former LSU Ti...

Trade barriers are the main concern of the BIR

Mark Lewis

November 4, 2021

Trade Regime

The Brussels-based Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) joined a chorus of other associations and business owners expressing concern over circular restrictions on trade in raw materials on offer in...

Insiders and Companies: Reforms to SEC Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans May Be on the Horizon

Mark Lewis

November 1, 2021

Trade Regime

On September 9, the Investor Advisory Committee (IAC) of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced recommendations for rule changes regarding the 10b5-1 trading plan...

Launch of the public consultation on trade union rights

Mark Lewis

October 31, 2021

Trade Regime

Public consolation on Macau's first trade union bill was launched on Sunday after the government announced the consultation paper on the long-awaited law.The establishment of genuine unions and a collective ba...

Patrick Williams ‘wrist injury will impact his and the Bulls’ future – NBC Chicago

Mark Lewis

October 30, 2021

Trade Regime

The impact of Williams' injury on his future and that of the Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago There is a human element to injuries, and let's face it first. After appearing in ...

Afghan economy collapses | The Economist

Mark Lewis

October 28, 2021

Trade Regime

FFIRST THE the children have lost their bedridden father. Then they lost their grief-stricken mother. Then they were left to fend for themselves in western Kabul. Normally, their fate would have been tragic...

WTO Trade Policy Review of the Russian Federation: Statement by the United Kingdom

Mark Lewis

October 27, 2021

Trade Regime

Thank you president. First, let me join others in welcoming Director Ekaterina Mayorova and her large team from the Russian Federation here today. Allow me to thank his government and the Secretariat for th...

Russian drought and export tax hurt Kazakh trade flows

Mark Lewis

October 26, 2021

Trade Regime

Loads of grain at the Kazakh port of Aktau. Photo: Silos Cordoba There is nothing like a drought, a global pandemic, artificial trade barriers and an outraged neighbor to disrupt trade flows. While Kazakhs...

Will the Miami Dolphins use the trade deadline as a springboard?

Mark Lewis

October 24, 2021

Trade Regime

With the 2021 NFL trade deadline fast approaching for the losing Miami Dolphins, the trade deadline means an opportunity. Opportunity to exchange underutilized or underperforming talent for a capital project...

Arguments in favor of economic arms control

Mark Lewis

October 23, 2021

Trade Regime

China's rise as a great power in all dimensions - military, economic and diplomatic - ended the unipolar era that followed the Cold War - if such an era really existed. Instead of producing a bipolar world o...

Green SMEs SA explore commerce without having to travel

Mark Lewis

October 22, 2021

Trade Regime

Research on SME resilience has highlighted global opportunities for South African companies that benefit from the European Green Deal. Following an EU-funded project to support the resilience of green SMEs...

July-September current account gap, balance of payments weakens

Mark Lewis

October 21, 2021

Trade Regime

KARACHI: The country's main external parameters weakened in the first quarter of the current fiscal year due to the increase in imports and outflows of dollars, worsening the current account deficit and t...

Remembering Maurice Bishop and the revolution in Granada – people’s world

Mark Lewis

October 18, 2021

Trade Regime

May 1, 1980: Grenadian Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, center, is flanked by Cuban leader Fidel Castro,...

Meetings between Taliban and Western officials hailed – Journal

Mark Lewis

October 16, 2021

Trade Regime

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Ministry on Thursday welcomed recent meetings between representatives of Western countries and Taliban officials, describing it as a positive development. “In our opi...

Eli Lake: America’s Arab allies warm up to Syrian dictator | national news

Mark Lewis

October 13, 2021

Trade Regime

King Abdullah II of Jordan made the news ...

Group of 12 art professional associations pledged to stop Taliban-led trafficking in Afghanistan’s cultural heritage

Mark Lewis

October 12, 2021

Trade Regime

Twelve art professional associations have joined in a concerted effort to prevent the trafficking of Afghan cultural heritage into the Western market after the Taliban took control of the country. Or...

India seeks to conclude several FTAs ​​in the coming months: Piyush Goyal

Mark Lewis

October 9, 2021

Trade Regime

India is seeking to conclude free trade agreements with several countries including the United Arab Emirates, Australia and the United Kingdom within a few months, Trade and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said...

Rafale deliveries to India ahead of schedule, according to French Ambassador Lenain

Mark Lewis

October 8, 2021

Trade Regime

Aerospace major Dassault Aviation is expected to deliver the 36 Rafale jets well ahead of schedule despite a lockdown of a few days to contain the spread of COVID-19 in France, French Ambassador to I...

Africa: capitalizing on opportunities in AfCFTA implementation … Minister of Trade and Industry urges engineers

Mark Lewis

October 7, 2021

Trade Regime

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Alan Kyerematen, on Tuesday opened the 7th edition of the African Engineering Week and the 5th African Engineering Conference in Accra, calling on African engineers to...

Britain plans recoupling with European electricity market

Mark Lewis

October 6, 2021

Trade Regime

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Pandora Papers: journalists trade in stolen goods

Mark Lewis

October 5, 2021

Trade Regime

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks at the Hallam Conference Center in London, England in 2019. (Toby Melville / Reuters) These pr...

California Democrats Pass Toothless Law Against Amazon Warehouse Labor Quotas

Mark Lewis

October 5, 2021

Trade Regime

On September 23, the California Democratic Party-controlled State Assembly passed Bill AB 701, which claims to ban "warehouse distribution centers," but clearly targets Amazon, forcing employees to comply. quo...

European poultry meat sector draws up sustainability charter

Mark Lewis

October 4, 2021

Trade Regime

Members of the European poultry meat sector have agreed to establish a sustainability charter by early 2022. This decision, approved at the annual general meeting of the European Poultry Meat Association (VSL...

Interim trade deal with UAE in next 2-3 months: Piyush Goyal on trade and investment at Dubai Expo 2020

Mark Lewis

October 3, 2021

Trade Regime

Union Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said India hopes to reach an interim trade deal with the UAE in the next two to three months and a full-fledged deal thereafter. Speaking to India Today TV on the sidelines o...

BGMEA optimistic about benefits of SPG + after graduation from Bangladesh

Mark Lewis

October 2, 2021

Trade Regime

Bangladesh's top garment industry trade body said there was no major obstacle for the country to get the benefits of GSP + in the European market, if an...

Rhoads & Reed merges with Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig to expand focus on government contracts

Mark Lewis

October 1, 2021

Trade Regime

To learn more about Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, please visit them online at www.DBLlawyers.com Phil Rhoads and Jim Reed have advised clients on all US laws and regulations...

Russia Says AUKUS Pact Threatens Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime | New

Mark Lewis

October 1, 2021

Trade Regime

Moscow voices concerns over the trilateral deal as the EU postpones trade talks with Australia amid the fallout.Russia has raised concerns over the AUKUS defense deal between Australia, the United States and t...

The government must prioritize amending the Broadcasting Act: Blanchet

Mark Lewis

September 30, 2021

Trade Regime

Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet wants Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act, to be reintroduced in Parliament when the House returns this fall. Th...