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Taiwan and China’s applications to the CPTPP both put on hold
29-Nov-2024 RTI
At the annual meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership’s executive committee in Vancouver, Canada, delegates put off making a decision regarding Taiwan and China’s applications.
Japan, UAE hold first round of negotiations on Economic Partnership Agreement
29-Nov-2024 Arab News
Japan and the UAE had the first round of negotiations for the Japan-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) from Nov. 26-28 in Tokyo.
New free trade agreement with China still 2025, according to Aeschi
29-Nov-2024 Blue news
The revised free trade agreement between Switzerland and China is due to come into force in 2025. This is the assumption of Thomas Aeschi, SVP National Councillor from Zug and President of the EU-Efta delegation.
S. Korea strikes economic partnership deal with Georgia
29-Nov-2024 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea has struck an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Georgia, while some agricultural products are excluded, the FTA is expected to boost bilateral trade and position South Korea as a gateway to the Caucasus region.
India seeks lower non-tariff barriers, easier mobility; EU wants major duty cuts in potential FTA
29-Nov-2024 CNBCTV18
Several important issues pertaining to bilateral trade emerged between India and the European Union (EU) in the 10th round of negotiations. Both India and EU are learnt to have expressed reluctance to open up their respective dairy and agricultural sectors for foreign trade owing to local sensitivities.
Pakistan - Sri Lanka FTA text (2005)
28-Nov-2024
Sri Lanka – Singapore FTA text (2018)
28-Nov-2024 Enterprise Singapore
Saudi Arabia wants bilateral investment treaty with India before proceeding with an FTA: Sources
28-Nov-2024 CNBC TV18
Saudi Arabia seeks a Bilateral Investment Treaty with India before advancing a Free Trade Agreement. However, differing stances may delay FTA negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Panama agrees $26m payment to settle dispute with US miner
28-Nov-2024 Mining.com
Panama has agreed to pay $26 million to settle a dispute with Dominion Mineral Corp. after losing an arbitration award in 2020 over the US mining company’s copper-gold exploration licences.
Want to do something good for farmers? Stop the EU-Mercosur trade deal
28-Nov-2024 Greenpeace
Farmers across Belgium, Poland and France took to the streets of Paris, Brussels and dozens of other cities and expressed their strong opposition to a trade deal between the EU and the “Mercosur” countries: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
The EU-Mercosur trade deal must be stopped – NOW!
28-Nov-2024 ETJC
No more toxic trade deals between the EU and Latin American countries.
Poland, France join forces against EU-Mercosur trade deal
27-Nov-2024 Euractiv
The Polish government and the French National Assembly have passed resolutions opposing the EU’s trade deal with Mercosur, as farmers from both nations have voiced their opposition, which they say will lead to unfair competition for European agriculture.
S. Korea, Mongolia to hold fourth round of talks on economic partnership deal
26-Nov-2024 KBS
The two nations plan to hold in-depth negotiations on 19 areas including commodities, services, investment and government procurement.
Mercosur: France seeks to rally blocking minority against trade deal
26-Nov-2024 Euronews
While Germany and Spain strongly endorse the Mercosur deal, France is trying to rally a blocking minority to halt the agreement. It is hopeful that Italy, Austria, Poland and the Netherlands will join Paris.
Saudi Arabia wants bilateral investment treaty with India before proceeding with an FTA: Sources
26-Nov-2024 CNBCTV18
Saudi Arabia seeks a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with India before advancing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). However, differing stances may delay FTA negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
M’sia-South Korea FTA to be finalised next year
26-Nov-2024 The Star
Malaysia and South Korea are set to finalize their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2025. Both countries are accelerating negotiations to strengthen economic ties, focusing on ESG-aligned investments, technological exchange, and emerging sectors like digital and green economy.
Civil society groups unite to monitor the 4th round of Thailand-EU FTA negotiation
26-Nov-2024 Thaiplus Net
Thai civil society groups, including FTA Watch and the Thai Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS, have expressed serious concerns over the ongoing Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Key issues include stricter intellectual property rights, which could impact access to affordable medicines, and potential threats to food security and public health. The groups are urging the Thai government to prioritize public health and environmental concerns over corporate interests.
Korea, Malaysia discuss closer bilateral trade ties
25-Nov-2024 The Korea Times
Korea’s trade ministry said it has discussed ways to bolster trade cooperation with Malaysia by expediting ongoing negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement.
Commerce Secretary visits Norway to discuss early implementation of trade pact with EFTA bloc
25-Nov-2024 The Hindu
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal has visited Norway to discuss the possibility of an early implementation of a free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA, an official statement said.
Azerbaijan files arbitration claim against Armenia for violating Energy Charter Treaty
25-Nov-2024 Caspian News
Azerbaijan filed a Statement of Claim with the Permanent Court of Arbitration against Armenia, as part of the international legal proceedings from February 2023, detailing Yerevan’s violations of Baku’s sovereign rights over its energy resources in the once-occupied territories.