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Nigeria opens AfCFTA air corridor to Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, cutting export costs by up to 75%
5-Jun-2025 Nairametrics
Nigeria has officially launched an AfCFTA air corridor aimed at boosting exports to key African markets — Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa — while cutting logistics costs for Nigerian exporters by between 50% and 75%.
Woodside Energy files arbitration proceedings against Senegal
5-Jun-2025 Reuters
Australia’s Woodside Energy (WDS.AX), opens new tab, which operates Senegal’s Sangomar oil and gas field, has filed a complaint with the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes against the West African country over taxes, a spokesperson for the company said on Monday.
Indiana Resources takes legal action after Tanzania breaches $90M settlement deal
4-Jun-2025 Grafa
Indiana Resources (ASX:IDA) has taken formal steps in response to Tanzania’s breach of its July 2024 settlement deed.
Estonian glass facade manufacturer Windoor prevails in ICSID arbitration against Kazakhstan
4-Jun-2025 Sorainen
The ICSID Tribunal has ruled in favour of one of Estonia’s largest glass and aluminium facade manufacturers, Windoor, in its dispute against the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Rockhopper "disappointed" by award annulment in case against Italy
4-Jun-2025 Morning Star
Rockhopper Exploration PLC suffered a blow in its campaign to win GBP190 million in tranche payments from the Italian government.
Joint industry statement: EU-Australia FTA “Time to get this done”
4-Jun-2025 Group of Eight Australia
Australia’s peak industry groups agree there has never been a more critical time for the Australian Government to conclude a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union.
India, EU may go for comprehensive FTA; investment, GI pacts to follow later
4-Jun-2025 The Economic Times
India and the European Union are likely to agree upon a comprehensive free trade agreement instead of an interim deal, an official said.
North American solidarity needed to navigate Trump’s trade wars
3-Jun-2025 Foreign Policy In Focus
An alternative to neoliberal trade policies is urgently needed, not Trump’s gunboat diplomacy and erratic deals.
Humans Group initiates arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Uzbekistan to protect its investment
3-Jun-2025 PR Newswire
Humans Mobile Ltd, an international holding company and owner of Humans’ business in Uzbekistan, has formally initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Uzbekistan.
AES wins landmark $733 million arbitration award against Argentina: the path to collection
3-Jun-2025 Panabee
The AES Corporation, a global power generation and utility company, has secured a significant victory in a long-standing dispute with the Argentine Republic.
US pushes countries for best offers by Wednesday as tariff deadline looms
3-Jun-2025 Reuters
The Trump administration wants countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners ahead of a self-imposed deadline in just five weeks.
Mongolia plans to sign interim trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union in June
3-Jun-2025 News.am
Mongolia’s interim trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is scheduled to be signed at the next meeting of the EAEU’s main governing body in June.
India, Russia-backed economic bloc to begin free trade talks
3-Jun-2025 NDTV
Moscow and New Delhi first discussed a potential trade agreement with the bloc in July last year.
RS faces potential €700 million arbitration over Ugljevik power plant debt
3-Jun-2025 Sarajevo Times
The issue stems from a €67 million debt owed by the Ugljevik Mine and Thermal Power Plant to Slovenia’s state-owned electricity company, Elektrogospodarstvo Slovenije.
(Yonhap Interview) Africa a ’market of certainty’ for S. Korea amid shifting trade climate: AfCFTA chief
2-Jun-2025 Yonhap News Agency
Africa offers South Korea a reliable alternative market grounded in a rules-based system and predictability, making it an attractive partner amid a shifting global trade environment, the head of the region’s free trade bloc has said.
Digital trade: the new frontline in the fight for our rights
2-Jun-2025 EDRi
The EU is signing digital trade deals that could undermine fundamental rights and block oversight of software systems shaping our lives. From data protection to algorithmic accountability.
2025 national trade estimate report on foreign trade barriers of the President of the United States on the trade agreements program
2-Jun-2025 USTR
The 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers is the 40th report in an annual series that highlights significant foreign barriers to US exports, US foreign direct investment, and US electronic commerce.
Trump accuses China of violating trade deal, doubles steel and aluminum tariffs
2-Jun-2025 Reuters
US President Donald Trump on Friday accused China of violating a bilateral deal to roll back tariffs and announced a doubling of worldwide steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%, once again rattling international trade.
Gulf countries look east and west for trade agreements
2-Jun-2025 Semafor
The GCC is looking east and west for free trade agreements and foreign investments to drive non-oil revenue.
India, Chile conclude first round of talks for wider FTA
2-Jun-2025 Business World
India and Chile have completed the first round of negotiations for a proposed comprehensive free trade agreement, the Department of Commerce said.