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Taiwan president wants economic partnership agreement with Japan
17-Jan-2025 NHK
Taiwanese President called on representatives of Japanese companies to urge the Japanese government to sign an EPA with Taiwan as soon as possible.
Working group formed for BD-Japan talks
13-Jan-2025 The Financial Express
Bangladesh has formed a high-powered working group to prepare for negotiations with Japan on an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). This move follows a joint study and aims to secure duty-free market access to Japan after Bangladesh graduates from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026.
Japan, GCC strengthen economic ties with 1st round of FTA talks
16-Dec-2024 Arab News
Japan and the GCC are strengthening their economic ties with the successful completion of the first round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations. This milestone signifies a significant step towards deeper economic collaboration, covering key areas such as trade in goods and services, customs procedures, and digital trade. The two regions are aiming to increase trade volumes and foster closer economic integration, with a focus on clean energy, healthcare, and digital innovation.
Saudi Arabia participates in 1st round of GCC-Japan FTA talks
12-Dec-2024 Saudi Gazette
Deputy Governor of the Saudi General Authority of Foreign Trade is leading Saudi Arabia’s delegation participating in the first round of negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement between GCC countries and Japan, in Riyadh from 10 to 12 December.
Japan trade agreement overdue for review, trade department says
11-Dec-2024 Business World
Japan is aiming to upgrade their existing trade agreement to include provisions on digital trade, sustainable development, and supply chain resilience. The Philippines seeks to bolster its exports, particularly in electronics and semiconductors, and attract more Japanese investment. Both countries are also exploring opportunities in agriculture and food security.
Japan, UAE hold first round of negotiations on Economic Partnership Agreement
29-Nov-2024 Arab News
Japan and the UAE had the first round of negotiations for the Japan-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) from Nov. 26-28 in Tokyo.
Indonesia, Japan agree to roll out amended IJEPA in 2025
19-Nov-2024 ANTARA News
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to expedite the ratification process of the Protocol to Amend the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA) with the aim of implementing it in 2025. This amendment will enhance cooperation in various areas, including trade in goods and services, e-commerce, and intellectual property.
Argentina-Japan: Buenos Aires supports economic partnership agreement with Mercosur
15-Nov-2024 Agenzia Nova
Argentina would support the adoption of an economic partnership agreement between the South American trade bloc Mercosur and Japan.
Ukraine and Japan are preparing to sign an agreement on investment protection - Shmyhal
26-Sep-2024 UNN
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced preparations to sign an investment protection agreement with Japan.
EU-Japan FTA: Data flows and personal data protection protocol (Jan 2024)
26-Sep-2024 European Commission
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.
Japan’s continuing zeal for free trade agreements
3-Sep-2024 East Asia Forum
Japan is actively pursuing new free trade agreements to enhance its economic security and resilience against a hostile global trade environment, having already established major FTAs covering 80 per cent of its trade.
Japanese firms keen on AfCFTA success
26-Aug-2024 Zimbabwe Independent
JAPANESE private companies are closely monitoring the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with a senior official revealing this week that the success of the bloc is crucial to their interests.
​Indonesia, Japan intensify billateral trade
12-Aug-2024 Vietnam Plus
Indonesia’s Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan and Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa signed the Protocol of Amendments to the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA) in Jakarta on August 8.
Europe and Asia: which countries Ukraine plans to conclude and update FTAs with this year
7-Aug-2024 Ukrinform
Ukraine is preparing to approve and update several free trade agreements (FTAs) with several European and Asian countries in the near future.
FTA review talks with Japan, Korea, Asean moving slow, but India pursuing: Goyal
31-Jul-2024 Deccan Herald
The negotiations to review the free trade agreements (FTAs) implemented with Japan, Korea, and Asean are moving slow but India is pursuing those talks.
Papua New Guinea seeks free trade talks with Japan, PM says
18-Jul-2024 Nikkei Asia
Japan and Papua New Guinea have discussed the path toward a potential free trade agreement, PNG Prime Minister James Marape said.
EU-Japan deal on data flows enters into force
2-Jul-2024 European Commission
With its inclusion in the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, the agreement promotes the concept of ‘Data Free Flow with Trust’, a guiding principle for international cooperation on data flows.
3-way FTA talks back on agenda
27-Jun-2024 China Daily
After a hiatus of over four years, negotiations for the China-Japan-South Korea Free Trade Agreement have returned to the table, with the focus on a higher level of liberalization that goes beyond the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, particularly in areas such as automobiles and key components, analysts said.
US, Indo-Pacific partners holding talks in Singapore on clean energy
3-Jun-2024 The Jakarta Post
The US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is holding a ministerial meeting this week in Singapore, including major firms joining a "Clean Economy" investor forum to boost infrastructure and climate investments across the region.