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EU-Malaysia FTA (EU text proposals, July 2025)
17-Jul-2025 European Commission
Report of the 1st round of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and Malaysia
17-Jul-2025 European Commission
The 1st round of negotiations on a free trade agreement between the EU and Malaysia took place between 30 June and 4 July 2025 in Brussels.
Kenya opens borders: visa-free access for African and Caribbean citizens
17-Jul-2025 Tech-ish.com
By dismantling one of its remaining travel barriers, Kenya aligns with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) objective of seamless intra-continental mobility.
India, Namibia call for fast-tracking trade deal with south african customs union
16-Jul-2025 StratNews Global
India and Namibia have jointly called for the expedited conclusion of the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and South African Customs Union (SACU).
Update on status of notice of termination of mining leases
16-Jul-2025 Blue Gold
Ghana terminated FGRBPL’s mining leases in 2024, prompting BGHL to challenge the decision under the UK-Ghana BIT via arbitration in 2025. If unsuccessful, BGHL risks losing its leases and mining plans. The outcome remains uncertain.
Costa Rica is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit for protecting its environment and its communities - and following the law
16-Jul-2025 Linkedin
A Canadian company is threatening private arbitration under the Canada–Costa Rica investment treaty, claiming Costa Rica violated the treaty by halting a landfill project in Turrúcares, even as the proper domestic legal process is unfolding.
Protesters demand suspension of Israel association agreement as EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels
16-Jul-2025 Anadolu
Protesters demonstrated outside the EU Council building to demand the immediate suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, as EU foreign ministers in Brussels ended a meeting without a decision to suspend the agreement.
China, Australia talk free trade, more dialogue as leaders meet in Beijing
16-Jul-2025 Reuters
A decade-old free trade agreement between China and Australia will be reviewed, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
EU moves to win France’s backing for Mercosur deal
16-Jul-2025 Baha
The European Union plans to offer political "safeguards" to ease French concerns over a trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc.
Refusal to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement is a ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’
16-Jul-2025 Amnesty International
The EU’s refusal to suspend its agreement with Israel is a cruel and unlawful betrayal – of the European project and vision, of the European Union’s own rules and of the human rights of Palestinians.
Striking trade deal with US was an ‘extraordinary struggle,’ Indonesia says
16-Jul-2025 CNN
The deal will see the US impose a 19% tariff on Indonesia’s exports, a reduction from the 32% Trump had initially threatened to impose on the country.
India-EU trade talks: Optimism in the air as next round scheduled for September — what is on the table?
16-Jul-2025 Live Mint
India and the EU are preparing for FTA negotiations in September, following the 12th round of talks in Brussels. Key discussion topics included services and market access. Both parties aim to finalise the agreement by year-end, potentially increasing India’s competitiveness in EU markets.
Conclusion of India-Asean FTA review likely by October
16-Jul-2025 Financial Express
India-Asean FTA review may conclude by October 2025 with two key negotiation rounds planned. Talks aim to fix trade imbalances and improve market access, SPS, TBT, and customs cooperation. Since AITIGA’s 2010 launch, India’s trade deficit with Asean has ballooned to $44.2 billion in FY25.
UK unveils new trade reforms to boost African exports, intra-continental trade
16-Jul-2025 GhanaWeb
African exporters and entrepreneurs are set to benefit from a new package of trade reforms unveiled by the United Kingdom, aimed at simplifying access to the UK market and strengthening economic ties with developing countries.
Open Letter: Suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement!
15-Jul-2025 ETJC
We, the undersigned members of the European Trade Justice Coalition, urgently call on you, President Kallas, to take decisive action by leading the EU to immediately suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Letter to USTR Greer from 11 orgs on digital trade rules on upcoming USMCA review
15-Jul-2025 Rethink Trade
We write today to urge you to oppose efforts by the largest Big Tech monopolists to use trade agreements and trade policy actions to internationally preempt and derail domestic policies that safeguard consumers, workers, farmers and competing businesses against Big Tech abuses here and in other countries.
Malaysia continues to forge trade, investment ties with global strategic partners, says Tengku Zafrul
15-Jul-2025 The Star
The Trade Minister said their discussions covered various strategic initiatives, from the review of free trade agreements, including the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement and the Malaysia-Pakistan Closer Economic Partnership Agreement.
Victory for Trump as EU backs down on digital taxes in next budget
15-Jul-2025 Politico
Shelving the plan could help EU persuade the US to give it a more favorable trade deal and comes just two months after the Commission suggested it.
US dairy industry presses Canada for changes to quota
15-Jul-2025 The Globe and Mail
US dairy exporters are demanding Canada rewrite its rules around who can import cheese, milk and other products as President Donald Trump threatens to impose a 35-per-cent tariff on Canadian goods beginning Aug. 1.
EU member states hesitant on Kallas’ 10 options for action against Israel
15-Jul-2025 Euronews
Ten options for action include suspending visa free travel and blocking imports from the Jewish settlements in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.