On January 14 this year, President William Ruto and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between their respective countries.
Treaties and agreements should facilitate a green and equitable transition by channeling investments into renewable energy, circular economies, and sustainable infrastructure.
Memorandum on the Kenya-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement before the Kenyan National Assembly decides whether to ratify it.
The European Commission already expressed its wish to use a procedural trick to fast-track the ratification and bypass the opposition of several member states and national parliaments: the so-called ‘splitting’.
Bangladesh is currently Thailand’s second-largest trading partner in South Asia. In 2024, the bilateral trade value between the two countries reached USD 1.13 billion, with Thailand exporting USD 1.04 billion worth of goods to Bangladesh.
India safeguards its $25B generic drug industry by excluding data exclusivity from the UK FTA, ensuring affordable drug access and faster generic launches.
India risks trading away not only tariffs but also its economic autonomy. It’s time to pause and reconsider the FTA playbook before the damage becomes irreversible.
South Korea and Malaysia were set to hold their ninth round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, as the two sides seek to broaden their trade portfolio and enhance cooperation.
The United States and China announced a joint agreement to dramatically slash reciprocal tariffs as Washington and Beijing seek to end a trade war that for months has upended the global economy and set financial markets teetering on collapse.