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New white elephants in Africa?

The third summit on financing African infrastructure development is set to take place in Luanda from 28 to 31 October 2025. It aims to mobilise capital from Africa and elsewhere to strengthen the corridor strategy and boost investment in infrastructure to increase trade within the AfCFTA.

UK must stand with Global South against unfair US trade tactics

As the next US-imposed tariff deadline of 1st August looms, a coalition of trade justice campaigners are urging the UK Government to speak out against Donald Trump’s escalating tariff threats, warning that they will deepen economic hardship in Global South countries.
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Key points in Shell’s arbitration case against Bolivia

On August 5, 2025, BG Overseas Limited, a subsidiary of Shell, informed Bolivia of a dispute involving its subsidiary, Shell Bolivia Corporation, as per Article 8 of the Bilateral Investment Treaty signed with the United Kingdom.

Vietnam and Brazil move to initiate FTA negotiations with MERCOSUR

Vietnam and Brazil have taken a significant step toward launching free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, following a telephone conversation between Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hong Dien, and Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira.

Taiwan eyes FTA with India

Amid global trade uncertainties and a shifting geopolitical landscape, Taiwan has expressed a strong desire to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India. The proposed pact is seen as a crucial step to deepen economic cooperation, boost bilateral trade, and create a powerful technology partnership, particularly in the high-value semiconductor sector.
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