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Cambodia, China to sign bilateral FTA before August 12
27-Jul-2020 Vietnam Plus
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Hor Nam Hong said on July 23 that Cambodia and China will sign a free trade agreement before August 12 ahead of the European Union’s partial withdrawal of the Everything-but-Arms (EBA) trade status.
India, U.K. affirm committment to an FTA
27-Jul-2020 The Hindu
India and the U.K. have affirmed their commitment to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with a view to further strengthening economic ties, the Commerce Ministry.
Interview: UK-Japan speedy trade deal not easy, says expert
27-Jul-2020 Xinhua Net
Despite Japan’s efforts to seek closure in post-Brexit trade talks with Britain by the end of this month, the pathway to reaching an agreement is complicated, a trade expert has said.
With renewed focus on US, EU and UK, India looks to reset FTAs, exit fruitless deals
27-Jul-2020 The Economic Times
India is eyeing a major reset of its free trade agreements, including exiting those that have brought few tangible benefits to the country and have instead hurt domestic industry.
Japan, Britain to protect encryption keys in trade pact: report
26-Jul-2020 Japan Today
Japan and Britain have agreed not to force their companies to disclose algorithms or set up local data servers, as part of talks aimed at a bilateral trade deal, the Nikkei said on Saturday.
What Kenya is seeking in free trade deal talks with America
26-Jul-2020 The Nation
Kenya’s need to export value-added agricultural products dominated the first round of talks with America after its formal launch on Wednesday last week.
Pakistan suspended trade with India due to violation of article 7 of SAFTA, MPs told
26-Jul-2020 The Nation
The ministry of commerce on Friday said that India has violated article 7 of SAFTA (Trade Liberalization Programme), therefore, Pakistan has formally suspended imports and exports with India in last year.
Experts warn Cambodia’s trade deal with China is poor substitute for EU scheme
24-Jul-2020 Radio Free Asia
Cambodia’s bid to offset the partial loss of a European Union preferential trade scheme by pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) with China will leave the country poorer and beholden to Beijing.
FTA with Bhutan within a month: Munshi
24-Jul-2020 The Daily Star
Bangladesh will sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Bhutan within the next one month in a bid to increase bilateral trade with the landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said yesterday.
China and Cambodia reach free trade agreement
24-Jul-2020 Fresh Plaza
Chinese Commerce Minister Zhong Shan and his Cambodian counterpart Pan Sorasak have announced the completion of China-Cambodia Free Trade Agreement talks. The FTA comes half a year after the two sides launched the negotiations.
ECOWAS holds Regional Meeting on AfCFTA for ECOWAS Institutions and Specialised Agencies
23-Jul-2020 Journal du Cameroun
The Economic Community of West African States held a virtual meeting on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for ECOWAS Institutions and Specialised Agencies on the 21st of July 2020.The AfCFTA seeks to create a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of business persons and investments, in order to engender the acceleration and establishment of a continental Customs Union.
Kenya reluctant to seek Comesa shield, opts for rehabilitation of sugar factories
23-Jul-2020 East African
Kenya is reluctant to seek extension of safeguards that protect the country from importation of cheap sugar from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa).
Indian dry bulk terminal business of French group Louis Dreyfus Armateurs collapses
23-Jul-2020 Hindu Business Line
ALBA Asia Pvt Ltd, the Indian dry bulk port operating company controlled by French shipping group Louis Dreyfus Armateurs SAS (LDA), has collapsed with state-run Visakhapatnam Port Trust terminating a contract for running a dry bulk terminal at the port just five years into a 30-year deal.
Pompeo says hopes for quick free trade deal with UK
22-Jul-2020 Reuters
The United States and Britain still have more work to do on a free trade deal, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday during a visit to London, adding that he hoped a deal could be finalised before too long.
Can CARICOM-Canada Trade And Investment Flows Be Revitalised?
22-Jul-2020 The Gleaner
Canada, although having a long-standing relationship with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and its Member States, being in the hemisphere and the Commonwealth and the third major trading partner, does not usually generate much attention and scrutiny in the region. The planned visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in February, as Canada campaigned for a seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council, sparked region-wide media interest. This visit was postponed. Canada was unsuccessful in its bid for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council.
Thai TPP ambition loses steam as COVID-19 stokes wrath of farmers
22-Jul-2020 Nikkei Asian Review
Thailand’s proposed participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership stands on a precipice.
Africa free trade area to create new opportunities for China-Africa cooperation: expert
22-Jul-2020 XinhuaNet
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will create new opportunities for China-Africa cooperation, an Ethiopian expert said on Tuesday.
India, US need to sit down on negotiating table for free trade agreement: Piyush Goyal
22-Jul-2020 Financial Express
After concluding a “quick” trade deal, India and the US need to sit down on the negotiating table for working towards a more sustainable, robust and enduring partnership in the form of a free trade agreement (FTA).
Joining China-backed RCEP not in New Delhi’s interest – Indian Foreign Minster
22-Jul-2020 The Eurasian Times
The top minister said that the trade deficit of countries part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has nearly doubled over the past 15 years, while their manufacturing levels also remain abysmally low.
Indonesia seeks to conclude trade negotiation with EU next year to bolster recovery
22-Jul-2020 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia hopes to conclude negotiations for a trade agreement with the European Union next year to bolster the country’s economic recovery after the pandemic, but policies on palm oil remain a major sticking point.