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Japan, Colombia agree to accelerate EPA negotiations
9-Nov-2021 Nippon
Japan and Colombia have agreed to proceed with negotiations on a bilateral economic partnership agreement swiftly.
Will Thailand ever join the CPTPP?
8-Nov-2021 The Diplomat
While there are clear benefits for large companies to joining the pact, there are also clear drawbacks that could make life harder for the average Thai.
S. Korea, Singapore aim to strike digital trade deal this year
8-Nov-2021 Korea Herald
South Korea and Singapore agreed to conclude their digital trade pact in 2021 in a move to deepen broader trade and economic ties, Seoul’s trade ministry said.
Iran-Pakistan free trade agreement to be implemented within 3 months
8-Nov-2021 Tehran Times
Iran and Pakistan are going to implement a free trade agreement within the next three months, Iranian Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister announced.
‘EU agrees on cooperation with Taipei’
8-Nov-2021 Taipei Times
European Parliament’s committee President said that he would continue to push for closer ties between the EU and Taiwan, and advocate for a bilateral investment agreement.
Campaign win: Australia cuts ties with Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)
8-Nov-2021 AFTINET
In a significant step forward in the campaign against Investor-State Dispute Settlements (ISDS), Australia has announced its withdrawal from its signatory status to the Energy Charter Treaty.
New Asia-Pacific free trade deal harmful to PH food producers, groups say
8-Nov-2021 Inquirer
The country’s agricultural groups urged the government to step on the brakes and review the condition of the farm sector before signing up to a new Asia-Pacific free trade deal that will worsen the already dire state of domestic food producers.
Thai envoy stresses FTA critical to balance bilateral trade
8-Nov-2021 International The News
Trade between Pakistan and Thailand could be balanced if the government of Pakistan tackles the hurdles efficiently, particularly the delay in signing a free trade agreement (FTA), said acting Thailand Consul General Paoyee Waesahmae.
Japan FTA talks stalled on farm product access
8-Nov-2021 Business World
The process of reviewing the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and Japan has stalled on the issue of access to Japanese markets for Philippine farm products, according to the Board of Investments (BoI).
Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) text (Jun 2020)
5-Nov-2021 New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade
Xi says open to discussion on state-owned companies in CPTPP talks
5-Nov-2021 Nikkei Asia
President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China is open to negotiations on industrial subsidies and state-owned enterprises in order to be accepted into the CPTPP.
China’s interest in DEPA digital trade pact raises questions about ‘domestic reforms’ and what could be the next big multilateral deal
5-Nov-2021 South China Morning Post
Analysts and trade experts weigh in on China’s bid to join yet another economic pact that could draw interest on a global scale
US, India are set for tough talks as US Trade Representative Tai comes calling this month
5-Nov-2021 The Print
Katherine Tai is embarking on her maiden visit to India as US Trade Representative from 22 to 24 November. The two sides will resume the Trade Policy Forum after a gap of four years.
Cameroon-India growing: trade development cooperation celebration
5-Nov-2021 All Africa
Cooperation ties between Cameroon and India have witnessed a great bolster within the past two years.
TUC schools trade union leaders on AfCFTA
5-Nov-2021 Modern Ghana
The Trades Union Congress, Ghana, in partnership with the International Trade Union Africa has organized a capacity building training on the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement for Trade Union Leaders in the country.
Secretive court system poses threat to Paris climate deal, says whistleblower
4-Nov-2021 The Guardian
Treaty allows energy corporations to sue governments for billions over policies that could hurt their profits.
The US appears poised to pursue a digital trade agreement in Asia – What does that mean?
4-Nov-2021 Steptoe
Momentum is building for the United States to pursue a plurilateral digital trade agreement (or possibly a series of bilateral agreements) with trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
China to apply to join Digital Economy Partnership Agreement
4-Nov-2021 Bloomberg
China will apply to join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement to strengthen international cooperation on digital regulation, President Xi Jinping said.
Ukraine, Canada agree to start talks on revision of FTA agreement
4-Nov-2021 Kyiv Post
The talks include cross-border trade in services, financial services, investments, telecommunications, and other sectors.
Cairn Energy moves to settle $1 billion tax dispute with India
4-Nov-2021 Mint
The settlement is under the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, introduced this year to put an end to 17 tax disputes India has with multinational companies like Cairn and Vodafone Plc.