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Focus on MSPO during Malaysia-EU free trade talks, says think tank
29-Apr-2024 Free Malaysia Today
A think tank has called for the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standard to be made the first point of dialogue between Malaysia and the European Union when discussions on a Malaysia-EU free trade agreement (FTA) resume.
Thailand looks to sign trade agreement with Bangladesh
29-Apr-2024 Bangkok Post
Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Sunday that Thailand and Bangladesh are now looking forward to expanding trade and investments after agreeing to initiate talks toward signing their first free trade agreement (FTA).
Philippines aggressively pushing free trade deal with US
29-Apr-2024 Philstar Global
The Philippines continues to aggressively push for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the US, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
US, Taiwan to resume trade talks in Taipei starting on Monday
29-Apr-2024 Reuters
The US and Taiwan will hold another round of negotiations toward their "21st Century" trade agreement starting on Monday in Taipei, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said.
Pakistan, US hold 7th TIFA meeting to strengthen trade and investment ties
29-Apr-2024 APP
The 7th Intersessional meeting of the Pakistan-United States Trade and Investment Framework (TIFA) was held here on Friday and discussed ways to strengthen trade ties between the two nations.
Why people of Ecuador were right to keep the corporate courts out
29-Apr-2024 Common Dreams
In a referendum, Ecuador voted to keep its constitutional ban on using international arbitration and investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms.
UAE and Chile conclude CEPA negotiations to boost trade ties
29-Apr-2024 Gulf Today
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Chile have successfully concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Kenya keen on trade deal with US before elections, AGOA lapse
28-Apr-2024 The Star
Agriculture, environment and workers’ rights took centre stage in the Kenya-US trade talks , with the former seen to push for a deal before November.
Kenyan poultry farmers sound alarm over looming US-Kenya trade deal
28-Apr-2024 Citizen Digital
The poultry sector in Kenya is facing a crisis as stakeholders, particularly small-scale farmers, intensify their opposition to an impending trade agreement between the Kenyan government and the United States.
EU, Kenya trade deal gets parliament nod
28-Apr-2024 Business Daily
The National Assembly has approved the Kenya-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), a trade, deal that guarantees traders access to the €13 trillion European market on duty-free (no taxes) and quota-free (unlimited exports) terms.
As Honduras leaves World Bank dispute forum, US tries to keep influence
26-Apr-2024 El Faro
Honduras’ withdrawal from the World Bank investor dispute forum could have a limited practical effect, but it is already read along ideological lines.
Major victory as the European Parliament votes overwhelmingly in favour of exiting the climate-wrecking Energy Charter Treaty
25-Apr-2024 CAN Europe
The European Parliament voted today largely in favour of the Commission’s proposal for the European Union to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty, a landmark move that campaigners across Europe have been demanding for years.
Malaysia-EU FTA back on the table, says Zafrul
25-Apr-2024 The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia is currently working on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, after initial negotiations between the two parties reached an impasse about 12 years ago.
Pakistan, Iran agree on swift FTA finalisation, target $10 b trade over five years
25-Apr-2024 APP
Pakistan and Iran agreed to expeditiously finalize the Free Trade Agreement and boost their bilateral trade to USD10 billion over the next five years.
UAE and Ecuador begin Cepa talks to bolster trade ties
25-Apr-2024 The National
The UAE has started talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Ecuador as the Arab world’s second-largest economy continues to focus on strengthening trade ties with different countries across the globe.
Ratification of Digital Trade Agreement with UK to deepen Ukraine’s participation in global economy – Svyrydenko
25-Apr-2024 Ukrinform
The ratification of the Digital Trade Agreement between Ukraine and the United Kingdom by the Verkhovna Rada will deepen Ukraine’s participation in global supply chains.
US warns Pakistan of ‘possible sanctions’ following Iran trade deal
24-Apr-2024 Ary News
The United States warned Pakistan of ‘possible sanctions’ following trade agreements with Iran during President Ebrahim Raisi visit.
Parliament backs temporary trade benefits for Ukraine paving the way to talks for long-term agreement
24-Apr-2024 Euractiv
Les eurodéputés ont donné leur feu vert à la prolongation de la libéralisation des importations en provenance d’Ukraine jusqu’en juin 2025, un accord contenant également des mesures visant à protéger les secteurs agricoles sensibles de l’UE.
Ecuador said “no” to international arbitration: a sovereign decision with international resonance in the fight against ISDS
24-Apr-2024
April 21st has been a historic day. The Ecuadorian people voted massively NO in the referendum question about whether Ecuador should return to arbitration.
Colombia signs trade agreement with UAE
23-Apr-2024 Atlas News
The governments of Colombia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed a free trade agreement, Colombia’s first ever with an Arab nation.