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Hong Kong has ASEAN backing to join RCEP trade pact: John Lee
Southeast Asian countries support Hong Kong’s bid for "early accession" to the Pacific mega-trade deal they lead with China, the city’s Chief Executive John Lee said.
Vietnam, UAE to ink Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) recently met with the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to reach a general consensus on the final contents of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations between the two countries.
Next round of India-Asean trade agreement review talks in Nov
India and Asean will meet from November 19 to 22, 2024, for the next phase of negotiations on their free trade agreement. The third round was completed in August 2023 in Jakarta. The review seeks to alleviate barriers and promote mutually beneficial trade.
FTA between Iran-EAEU to be launched soon: TPOI deputy
The deputy head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be launched soon.
Turkey ratifies free trade zone agreement with Ukraine
Turkey ratified the agreement on a free trade zone with Ukraine on Aug. 2, more than two years after the agreement was originally signed.
55 agreements signed with three Asean nations: CE
Chief Executive John Lee has hailed his six-day trip to Southeast Asia with a total of 55 non-binding deals signed with three countries.
Putin looks forward to Eurasian bloc’s trade deal with Indonesia
Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking forward to the yet-to-be-signed trade pact between Indonesia and the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Zafrul: Malaysia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on track for year-end enforcement
Malaysia’s first free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE),s expected to be signed in two months.
China’s Free Trade Agreement will not present any benefits to Maldives: Fayyaz
The Maldives is facing a political divide over a newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China. The government anticipates increased exports and economic growth due to duty exemptions on various products. However, the opposition MDP argues that the FTA will primarily benefit China, leading to an influx of Chinese goods and potential harm to local businesses.
Govt sees no need for further rounds of IEU-CEPA negotiations
Indonesia and the EU are nearing the end of lengthy negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. Despite both sides expressing optimism, key differences remain, particularly on export and import restrictions, and investment conditions. While Indonesia aims to finalize the deal before the presidential transition, the EU remains cautious, citing unresolved issues.
Seed wars: how UK trade deals threaten global south farmers
Seed laws, often influenced by corporate interests, criminalize traditional farming practices and threaten food security. Farmers worldwide are increasingly restricted from saving and exchanging seeds, leading to a decline in agricultural biodiversity. While international agreements like UPOV and trade deals solidify corporate control including UK trade deals.
UK announces resumption of free trade agreement talks with Türkiye
The British Ambassador to Türkiye, Jill Morris, has announced the U.K. government’s intention to resume Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with Türkiye.
Investment treaties are undermining the global energy transition
Globally, 2 gigatonnes (Gt) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) of potential annual greenhouse gas emissions is protected via investment treaties.
FTA review talks with Japan, Korea, Asean moving slow, but India pursuing: Goyal
The negotiations to review the free trade agreements (FTAs) implemented with Japan, Korea, and Asean are moving slow but India is pursuing those talks.
Thailand ready to start free trade negotiations with EAEU
Thailand is ready to start negotiations on concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
Tanzania agrees to pay Indiana Resources Sh. 237 Billion over ICSID disputes
Tanzania and an Australian-based company Indiana Resources Limited have settled for USD 90 million.
UAE and Morocco finalize CEPA to boost goods and services trade through tariff cuts, regulatory reforms
The UAE and Morocco have finalized the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
UAE and Chile sign major trade agreement
The UAE and Chile have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at stimulating non-oil bilateral trade by removing trade barriers and simplifying customs procedures.
GAFT heads Saudi negotiating team in 1st round of GCC FTA negotiations with Türkiye
The General Authority for Foreign Trade (GAFT), represented by Deputy Governor of International Organizations and Agreements Fareed Alasaly, led the Saudi negotiating team in the first round of free trade agreement negotiations between the GCC countries and Türkiye.