ITN September 2004
In this issue: Japan, Mexico agree to investment rules in new trade pact; US inks Trade-Investment Framework with Afghanistan; UNCTAD releases World Investment Report 2004 on services; ICSID tribunal buries NAFTA funeral home claim; UK mining firm loses investment treaty claim against Egypt.
In this issue: Ecuador challenges arbitral award, threatens to sever contract, facing second claim; US water rights-holders sue Mexico under NAFTA; France Telecom and Interbrew launch new treaty claims at ICSID; Arbitration begins in Polish insurance dispute – seventh treaty claim against Poland; Second edition of International Law of Foreign Investment released; Activist groups launch web portal to scrutinize bilateral economic treaties.