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Next round of FTA talks between Philippines, European Union set in October
23-Jun-2025 Philstar Global
The Philippines and the European Union are set to hold the next round of talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) in October following last week’s negotiations.
Lee, Starmer call for Korea-UK FTA upgrade
23-Jun-2025 The Korea Herald
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged the need to upgrade the Korea-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.
India eyes critical minerals as trade talks with Canada revive
23-Jun-2025 Financial Express
India and Canada revive FTA talks, eyeing collaboration on critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. As India diversifies from China, Canada’s rich reserves and ESG-compliant supply offer strategic opportunities for EV, solar, and tech sectors through joint ventures and trade pacts.
Canada-Indonesia free trade pact reaches final stage, ready to be signed
23-Jun-2025 Tempo English
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Indonesia and Canada has been finalized and is ready for signing. Canadian Ambassador Jess Dutton announced that after a legal review, the agreement will soon undergo ratification by both countries with full implementation expected in 2026.
Bhutan-Thailand FTA set for implementation by 2026
23-Jun-2025 Kuensel Online
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Kingdom of Thailand is expected to be implemented by January 2026.
UAE and Mexico sign economic, investment agreements
20-Jun-2025 ARN
The terms for negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and Mexico was signed.
India, UK review FTA progress, pact may be signed by September
20-Jun-2025 Financial Express
India and the UK reviewed progress on their Free Trade Agreement, aiming to sign it by September 2025. The pact, under legal review, may take up to 15 months to become operational and will boost cooperation in trade, tech, defence, and innovation.
India readies 4-pronged trade deal strategy
20-Jun-2025 The Times of India
India has drawn up a four-pronged strategy for free trade agreements, focused on developed economies, mineral-rich countries, developing nations, and neighbours.
China has made full preparations to join the CPTPP: MOFCOM
20-Jun-2025 Global Times
China has prepared market access offers in areas such as goods trade, services, investment, and government procurement.
Franco Nevada releases Cobre Panama arbitration update
20-Jun-2025 Resource World
Following an engagement with the government of Panama’s legal counsel, Franco Nevada said it has agreed to suspend its arbitration proceeding.
A closer look at the India-Uzbekistan BIT 2024: Key provisions and implications
20-Jun-2025 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
The treaty is a prime illustration of India’s post-2016 BIT policy in action and follows India’s Model BIT closely.
Samvel Karapetyan sues France over seized villa on the French Riviera
20-Jun-2025 Public Radio of Armenia
Russia-based Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, the owner of Tashir Group, has initiated arbitration proceedings against France at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
S.Korea trade chief expects talks with US to gather momentum in coming weeks
20-Jun-2025 Reuters
South Korea’s trade talks with the U.S. faced slow progress due to domestic political upheaval, including leadership changes that created uncertainty. President Lee Jae Myung, who won a snap election in early June 2025, initially signaled no urgency for a U.S. deal during his campaign but has since committed to accelerating negotiations.
AfCFTA & digital governance
19-Jun-2025 The US Kenya FTA insights
Africa’s AfCFTA quietly adopted a controversial digital trade protocol, mirroring outdated U.S. tech rules that risk undermining data sovereignty and regulatory power.
Morocco to review Turkey trade deal over expanding deficit, sources say
19-Jun-2025 Reuters
Morocco is planning to review its trade agreement with Turkey and push for more Turkish investment to offset an expanding trade deficit driven largely by Turkish fabric imports.
EU-Mexico FTA: Agreement in principle text (Apr 2018, updated in 2025)
19-Jun-2025 European Commission
As published by the European Commission.
India, Canada to resume FTA talks after 21-months pause
19-Jun-2025 Financial Express
India and Canada to resume FTA talks after 21 months, aiming to revive the Early Progress Trade Agreement and move toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Global trade at gunpoint
19-Jun-2025 In These Times
Trump is setting up a protection racket to expand corporate power around the world.
Scottish farmers worried over imported trade deal meat
19-Jun-2025 BBC
Scotland’s meat industry says it is becoming concerned about the "creepage" of imports from countries which have signed trade deals with the UK.
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz asks Anthony Albanese whether he can help speed up Australia-EU free trade agreement
18-Jun-2025 Mercury
Australia could be on the verge of cementing a free trade deal with multiple major countries, with both parties acknowledging the symbolic significance of the pact.