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Washington, Guaidó and the billion-dollar circus
With the US-backed "interim presidency" not going away, what are the implications for Venezuela’s foreign assets?
Palm oil attacks? Why EU’s latest sustainability plans risk alienating Indonesia amid free trade talks
Palm oil industry experts have warned that the European Union’s (EU) latest proposed regulations on deforestation carry major risk of upsetting Indonesia amidst ongoing free-trade negotiations.
Oman and Britain sign investment partnership as trade deal with GCC nears
Oman is keen to support the ambitions of British investors looking to inject capital in the country in sectors as varied as clean energy, mining, manufacturing, logistics, tourism and fisheries.
US allows S. Korea to pay compensation to Iranian investor over ISDS ruling
In June 2018, the ICSID ordered Korea to pay the Dayyani family about US$63 million, but the payment has not been made due to US sanctions on Iran.
US Chamber calls for new US trade deals, China strategy
The US Chamber of Commerce called on the Biden administration to pursue more international trade deals and articulate a coherent strategy to compete and cooperate with China.
Free trade pact with UAE nearing conclusion: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said a FTA with the UAE is nearing to conclusion, and negotiations for the proposed pact with Australia are at an advanced stage.
Japan, Singapore vow to keep TPP free trade pact’s high standards
Trade ministers of Japan and Singapore pledged to maintain the high standards of market access and rules of the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal, which China and Taiwan made a bid to join last year.
Will oppose any move to throw open dairy sector to Australia: BKU
Indian farmers will oppose the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Australia if it throws open the country’s dairy sector for Australian dairy majors.
Dhaka eager to sign FTA with Eurasian Economic Union
Bangladesh has formally conveyed to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) its intent to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) as the country prepares for a socioeconomic status change.
S. Korea, India to resume talks on upgrading trade pact next month
South Korea and India have agreed to resume negotiations to upgrade their bilateral trade pact next month after more than two years of hiatus, Seoul’s trade ministry said.
India to allow in imports of US pork and products, US officials say
India has agreed to allow imports of US pork and pork products into India, removing a longstanding barrier to US agricultural trade.
Minister of Trade: RI implements RCEP in mid 2022
Indonesia is expected to implement the RCEP agreement by mid-January 2022, according to the Ministry of Trade. This is due to the fact that the ratification procedure in the House of Representatives is still ongoing.
India, South Korea to discuss market access issues on Tuesday
India will take up concerns regarding the market access impediments and non-tariff barriers faced by Indian exporters with South Korea on Tuesday, a statement by the commerce and industry ministry said.
Taiwan, Canada to start talks on investment agreement
Taiwan and Canada have agreed to start talks on an investment protection agreement, both governments said on Monday, part of the Chinese-claimed island’s efforts to boost ties with fellow democracies in the face of growing pressure from Beijing.
Morocco, Egypt finally agree to sign trade agreement
An agreement has been reached following earlier troubles in the free trade between the two countries.
Gulf ministers visit China amid energy fears
The visit may "make breakthroughs" in talks over a China-GCC free-trade agreement.
Taiwan electronics sector looking for business opportunities in Nigeria
Taiwan hopes to update 1994 investment agreement.
China backs resumption of stalled FTA with Sri Lanka
China has signaled the desire to re-start a stalled Free Trade Agreement talks with Sri Lanka, during a visit of Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Devas can seize only 50% of Air India’s assets, says Canada court
It quashes order permitting seizure of funds belonging to Airports Authority of India.
India to keep sensitive dairy, agri items out of FTA with Australia
India is keeping sensitive dairy and agriculture items out of the India-Australia free trade agreement (FTA) as it does not want to compromise the interest of its farmers.