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India, Russia aim for speedy conclusion of bilateral investment treaty
20-Sep-2024 Hindustan Times
Following the expiration of their previous investment treaty, India and Russia are negotiating a new agreement to boost investments and business cooperation. The negotiations, which began in July, were initiated after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
EU to seek trade pact with UAE as talks with Gulf region stall
20-Sep-2024 Bloomberg
The European Union is considering working toward a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as the 27-member bloc seeks to cooperate more with the Gulf states on issues including energy and security.
More Australian meat and vegetables on the table for United Arab Emirates after first free trade deal
20-Sep-2024 ABC
Australia has agreed to its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation, the United Arab Emirates, in a major deal that will boost profits in our largest vegetable export market and with one of our rapidly growing red meat trade partners.
Malaysia joins six countries to ratify UK’s accession into CPTPP
20-Sep-2024 The Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia has officially ratified the UK’s entry into the CPTPP, marking their first bilateral free trade agreement. The agreement is expected to enter into force by the end of 2024 for the UK and ratifying countries.
Japan aims to expand auto exports to UAE via trade pact
20-Sep-2024 Nikkei Asia
Two sides agree to economic partnership talks with eye on energy investment.
Pakistan, Russia plan free Trade Agreement with Eurasian Economic Union
20-Sep-2024 Pakistan Observer
Pakistan and the Eurasian Economic Union explored the possibilities for implementing a free trade agreement and plan to continue discussions to finalize the agreement.
Mozambique and Qatar finalize investment protection and promotion agreements
20-Sep-2024 MedaFrica
The governments of Mozambique and Qatar are working on concluding an agreement aimed at promoting and protecting mutual investments.
Unions oppose UAE trade deal without enforceable labour rights
19-Sep-2024 ACTU
The ACTU has spoken out against Australia’s new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as one of the worst countries Australia has ever negotiated a bilateral free trade agreement with.
UK inks trade deal with Thailand to boost exports
19-Sep-2024 Mirage News
The UK and Thailand have signed an Enhanced Trade Partnership to boost trade and investment. The pact focuses on sectors like automotive, tourism, and digital trade. It includes changes to vehicle emissions testing and simplified procedures for importing UK food and drink. The UK aims to increase trade with Thailand, a rapidly growing economy in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia pushes for ATIGA upgrade signing in 2025
19-Sep-2024 Antara News
ndonesia is pushing for the completion of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) in 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen economic cooperation among Southeast Asian countries. Indonesia has been actively involved in the negotiations and is committed to monitoring its implementation.
Oman, UK discuss GCC free trade agreement
18-Sep-2024 Muscat Daily
The discussions focused on increasing trade and investment, enhancing inter-trade growth, and advancing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the UK.
Odyssey Marine Exploration reports win in NAFTA arbitration case
18-Sep-2024 Business Wire
The award orders Mexico to pay US$37.1 million for breaching its obligations under NAFTA, plus interest.
Talks for India-EU free trade agreement to be held next week in Delhi
18-Sep-2024 DD News
India and the EU are continuing negotiations for a free trade agreement. The next round of talks will focus on trade, investment, and other key areas. Both sides are discussing concerns about sustainability measures and the impact on Indian industries. The UK and India have held eight rounds of negotiations so far.
Clive Palmer’s $300bn claim ‘absurd’, says solicitor-general
17-Sep-2024 The Australian
The solicitor-general has pilloried Clive Palmer’s $300bn legal claim against Australia as weak, absurd and demonstrably in­adequate.
In Honduras, libertarians and legal claims threaten to bankrupt a nation
17-Sep-2024 Inside Climate News
One of Latin America’s poorest countries faces a wave of claims from foreign investors seeking billions of dollars. Chief among them is an American company looking to build a semi-autonomous “startup city.”
How the international investment law regime undermines access to justice for investment-affected stakeholders
17-Sep-2024 CCSI
From the perspective of investment-affected communities, foreign investments arise out of a partnership between the investor and the state. Impacted people are often not consulted or involved in project establishment or development.
The peasant women of La Via Campesina in Africa are saying NO to the WTO and the FTAs
17-Sep-2024 Via Campesina
Global resistance to free trade intensifies: International day of action against the WTO and free trade agreements
Trade deal ushers savings as unions decry worker rights
17-Sep-2024 Yahoo
Australians are set to benefit from cheaper jewellery and perfumes while farmers will save on taxes under a free-trade deal, but concerns are being raised about working conditions.
Saudi-Egyptian investment protection deal to be implemented within 2 months, says Egypt PM
17-Sep-2024 Asharq Al-Awsat
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly announced on Monday that the Saudi-Egyptian Investment Protection Agreement has been finalized and will be activated within two months.
Indonesia-Peru speed up to complete comprehensive economic agreement
17-Sep-2024 Antara News
Indonesia and Peru are working to finalize a free trade agreement. The two countries held talks in September to discuss trade, investment, and other economic issues. They aim to increase trade volume between them and have agreed on a visa-free agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders.