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Investor protection blocking climate action

From 24-29 April 2026, Colombia and the Netherlands are co-hosting the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta. The goal is urgent and widely shared: to accelerate a just and orderly phase-out of coal, oil and gas.

Colombia leads global south countries’ exit from ISDS

Colombia’s president has announced that the country will exit the International Investment Arbitration System (ISDS). This comes in the wake of an ongoing effort against ISDS and for the exit of countries in the Global South from these mechanisms.
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Malaysia-EU free trade deal nears final stage, Mohamad Hasan

Malaysia and the European Union (EU) are now in the final stage of concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as well as finalising a comprehensive partnership aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and bilateral relations.

India–New Zealand FTA opens major healthcare, MedTech Export Pathways

The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed in April 2026, grants 100% duty-free access for over 8,200 Indian export lines and includes a USD 20 billion investment commitment to Indian pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and engineering exports.

Korea, Singapore kick off negotiations to upgrade bilateral FTA

Korea and Singapore officially kicked off negotiations for improving their bilateral FTA this week, discussing issues in supply chains, the green economy and maintenance, repair and overhaul in the aviation industry, as well as ways to facilitate bilateral trade.
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