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HK keen on starting formal talks on joining RCEP, says official
7-Jun-2021 The Straits Times
Hong Kong is looking forward to commencing formal dialogues on its accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) when the partnership is ready to take on new members.
Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan mull FTA talks
7-Jun-2021 Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan are exploring the possibility of launching formal negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), among other bilateral arrangements, according to the Kyrgyz embassy in Ankara.
India and Australia in talks to revive negotiations for a free trade agreement
7-Jun-2021 Swarajya
In a sign of further deepening of the strong bilateral ties, India and Australia could soon resume the parleys regarding a free trade agreement as per the details shared by Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell.
Deputy minister on Mozambique and the African Continental Free Trade Area
7-Jun-2021 Club of Mozambique
Mozambique’s deputy minister of Industry and Commerce says that tariff liberalisation and other commitments that will be made within the scope of the AfCFTA must align with national development priorities and the policies and strategies in force in the country.
Malaysia, New Zealand agree to advance work on ASEAN-Australia-NZ FTA, says Azmin Ali
7-Jun-2021 The Edge Markets
Malaysia and New Zealand have agreed on upgrading the regional ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA), which is undergoing a comprehensive review, Senior Minister cum International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said.
China begins TPP groundwork as UK moves closer to entry
4-Jun-2021 Nikkei Asia
Wednesday’s decision to begin talks on having the U.K. join the Trans-Pacific Partnership has refocused attention on the 11-member trade agreement’s expansion plans, as China puts out unofficial feelers about getting on board.
EU seeks tighter bond with Indonesia: Top diplomat
4-Jun-2021 The Jakarta Post
The Indo-Pacific region will be the new “center of gravity” for the 21st century, the European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell exclaimed, as he kicked off his visit to Jakarta this week amid lasting tensions on palm oil.
S. Korea, Mercosur bloc hold 6th round of FTA talks
4-Jun-2021 The Korea Herald
South Korea on Tuesday held the sixth round of free trade talks with a group of South American countries, after around a year of hiatus amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
FM, his Australian counterpart discuss progress on TIFA
4-Jun-2021 The Financial Express
Bangladesh and Australia are in discussion to sign a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) as the two countries want to take the relations to a new height shifting from development assistance to trade and investment.
India, Canada resume talks on stalled trade pact
4-Jun-2021 Hindustan Times
After languishing for nearly four years, India and Canadian negotiators have resumed discussions towards a possible trade pact.
Talks over full-fledged EAEU-Iran free trade zone to begin soon
4-Jun-2021 Belta
The negotiations on a full-fledged free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran are set to start in the near future.
Govt. takes policy on free and preferential trade deals
4-Jun-2021 UNB
Bangladesh has adopted policy for executing bilateral agreements on free and preferential trade with different countries, says Finance Minister.
Sri Lanka explore ways to enhance bilateral trade under FTA
4-Jun-2021 Colombo Page
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are exploring ways to enhance the bilateral trade under the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
UK is close to announcing a free trade deal with Norway
4-Jun-2021 Bloomberg
The new deal is likely to include digital trade, added access to agricultural markets, and services.
11 TPP members to start talks concerning Britain’s entry
4-Jun-2021 Nikkei Asia
The 11 members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership decided Wednesday to start negotiations for Britain’s entry into the regional free trade agreement, a Japanese minister said.
National Energy Summit: Nigeria retains interest in joining the Energy Charter Treaty
3-Jun-2021 Energy Charter
Nigeria has completed all three of its accession reports but the Energy Charter Conference placed restrictions on ECT accession finalization procedures, placing Nigeria’s accession path into a state of pause.
Ecuador to seek ’payment plan’ for award to French oil company
3-Jun-2021 Reuters
Ecuador has 60 days to make the payment and has already contacted Perenco to start negotiations. In 2020, the country inked a $6.5 billion emergency deal with the IMF.
UK, Australia hold further talks in bid to strike trade deal within weeks
3-Jun-2021 Reuters
Britain and Australia held another round of talks to progress a free trade deal, the British envoy said, as both countries seek to strike an agreement in mid-June.
It’s time to learn if the new Nafta’s worker protections have any teeth
3-Jun-2021 Quartz
Nafta did not improve the lot of most Mexican workers. But like many agreements that reduce tariffs and other obstacles to trade, Nafta was intended to boost the rights of workers in Mexico.
US-China tech war: why a digital trade deal with Japan and South Korea is key to gaining the upper hand
3-Jun-2021 South China Morning Post
In this competition over standards, whichever nation first strikes a trilateral deal with technology leaders Japan and South Korea will secure a strategic chokepoint in the digital architecture of Asia.