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Serbia concludes trade agreements with Egypt and UAE: Tariffs to be eliminated on specific products
5-Jul-2024 Welcome to Serbia
Serbia has successfully finalized negotiations on free trade agreements with Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, which are set to come into effect following ratification and exchange of notes.
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.
Commerce ministry in talks to upgrade FTA with South Korea
24-Jun-2024 Hindustan Times
While India gave significant tariff concessions, there’s a push for South Korea to give more meaningful concessions, especially for competitive Indian products.
Korea, EU discuss progress of bilateral FTA, regulations
12-Jun-2024 Korea Times
Korea’s trade ministry said Wednesday that it has discussed the progress of the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union and asked the economic bloc to address growing regulatory uncertainties for exporters.
Presidents Ruto, Samia eye trade deals with South Korea
4-Jun-2024 The East African
The trip will set the stage for Kenya and South Korea to initiate negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries.
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.
Georgia-South Korea hold second round of talks for economic partnership agreement
3-Jun-2024 Agenda.ge
Georgian and South Korean officials held a second round of talks to negotiate an economic partnership agreement, resulting in “positive” evaluations and deals on “key issues”.
Morocco, Korea hold talks to establish legal framework on trade and investment
3-Jun-2024 Morocco World News
Morocco and the Republic of Korea signed a Joint Statement on the launch of exploratory discussions to establish a legal framework on trade and investment between the two countries.
Tanzania, S. Korea signs US$2.5bilion deal
3-Jun-2024 Daily News
Tanzania will engage in discussions leading to an Economic Partnership Agreement with Korea.
S. Korea, UAE forge comprehensive economic partnership pact
29-May-2024 Yonhap
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement freeing up trade between the two countries.
China, Japan and South Korea to revive FTA talks
27-May-2024 Nikkei Asia
Japan, South Korea and China held their first joint summit in more than four years on Monday, seeking deeper commercial ties to bolster their economies, including by aiming for progress in stalled negotiations toward a free trade agreement (FTA), but with Seoul and Tokyo also using the occasion to criticize North Korea over a planned satellite launch.
S. Korea, Indonesia discuss partnership in development of key minerals
27-May-2024 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea’s industry ministry said it has shared ideas with Indonesia on expanding bilateral cooperation in the development of a stable supply chain for key minerals. The two countries vowed to further utilize the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as well as global platforms such as the RCEP.
RCEP members encouraged to harmonize rules
20-May-2024 China Daily
Members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership can further improve the alignment of operational guidelines across key sectors such as competition policy and trade in services to elevate mutual openness, said trade experts and foreign scholars on Sunday.
Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year
8-May-2024 Cebu Daily News
President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market.
Trade minister meets head of African trade bloc
30-Apr-2024 The Korea Times
Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo has met Wamkele Mene, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), in Seoul and they discussed ways to expand economic ties, officials said.
Korea, Georgia kick off new round of trade talks
15-Apr-2024 The Korea Times
Korea and Georgia kicked off another round of talks for a comprehensive economic partnership on trade and supply chains.
S. Korea ordered to pay Mason Capital 43.8 bln won in investor-state suit
12-Apr-2024 Yonhap
An international tribunal ordered South Korea to pay 43.8 billion won (US$32 million) in compensation to US-based hedge fund Mason Capital in an investor-state suit the company filed over a controversial 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates
S. Korea, Chile hold talks on improving bilateral FTA
3-Apr-2024 Yonhap
South Korea’s trade ministry it has launched another round of talks with Chile to update their bilateral free trade agreement, aiming to reflect the latest changes in the global supply chain and the digital economy.
PM of South Korea hopes Economic Partnership Agreement with Mongolia to be adopted soon
3-Apr-2024 AKIpress
Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Han Duk-soo met with his Mongolian colleague Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai in Seoul. Han Duk-soo expressed hope that the two countries will adopt the Economic Partnership Agreement as soon as possible.
Philippines expected to ratify South Korea FTA by midyear
2-Apr-2024 Business World Online
The Philippines could ratify the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea by the middle of the year, with no issues expected to arise from the deal, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).