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UK eyes free trade agreement with GCC countries in future, UK Minister tells WAM
11-Feb-2019 MENAFN
UK Secretary of State for International Trade, has said that the UK enjoys strong trading relations with GCC countries and is looking forward to have a free trade agreement with the bloc in the right time.
Tanzania allowed 4 months to resolve EPA impasse
11-Feb-2019 The East African
The discussion on the EPA took place during the East Africa Community summit, with Tanzania insisting that it must be allowed more time to send experts to EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, to present its grievances.
US investors demand $96m for loss of Rwanda contracts
11-Feb-2019 The East African
A group of US investors have taken Rwanda to an international court, seeking compensation of $95 million after the government seized their mining concessions, effectively denying them operating licences.
Somkid presses Commerce Ministry on CPTPP
11-Feb-2019 Bangkok Post
Thai Deputy Prime ordered the Commerce Ministry to submit a request to become a CPTPP member while the government remains in power.
Japan, Turkey to hold talks on EPA
11-Feb-2019 NHK World Japan
Japan and Turkey will hold talks in Tokyo on a bilateral economic partnership agreement.
Fate of Maldives-China FTA uncertain as Male loosens ties with Beijing
10-Feb-2019 NewsIn Asia
The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement (MCFTA) is in limbo as the new Maldivian government is looking into all deals, including the MCFTA, entered into by the previous regime.
India, Peru to hold next round of FTA talks in March in Lima
10-Feb-2019 Telangana Today
India and Peru will hold the next round of negotiations for a proposed free-trade agreement (FTA) in the South American nation in March
Expanding scope of FTA from goods to services, investment stressed
10-Feb-2019 International The News
High Commissioner of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has suggested expanding the scope of Free Trade Agreement between Sri Lanka and Pakistan from goods to services and investment.
India should not sign this trade deal
10-Feb-2019 The New Indian Express
Alleged the proposed RCEP would be detrimental Indian trade and access to medicine, government asked to not to sign it.
Talks are ongoing for possible PHL-US free trade pact —envoy
10-Feb-2019 GMA News Online
The US and Philippine forge can forge a free trade agreement (FTA) as both countries continue holding dialogues on strengthening bilateral trade relations.
China, Pakistan inching towards BoP deal, FTA-II
10-Feb-2019 Business Recorder
China and Pakistan are reportedly inching towards a deal on Balance of Payment (BoP) support with commercial loans and the second phase of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) expected to be finalised prior April, 2019
Korea-China-Japan FTA still long way to go
10-Feb-2019 The Korea Herald
South Korea, Japan and China are making slow progress on FTA negotiations amid contentious issues involving each country’s interests.
Pakistan, Turkey in talks for FTA
9-Feb-2019 The Express Tribune
Pakistan concerned authorities are in the process of building consensus with Turkish for a meaningful free trade agreement (FTA) and increase in economic integration.
Turkish RPP ship: Pakistan breathes $900mn sigh of relief
8-Feb-2019 Express Tribune
Pakistan said to have gathered fresh ‘evidence of corruption’ in the procurement of a rental power project (RPP) contract by the Turkish company.
Provision that could raise drug costs emerges as key obstacle to NAFTA approval
8-Feb-2019 The Star
Some Democrats in the US, like Canada’s generic drug industry, warn that the new biologics rule would keep drug prices high by requiring citizens to wait longer before they can get their hands on lower-cost similar drugs known as biosimilars.
Russia plans to sign free trade zone agreements with five countries soon
7-Feb-2019 TASS
Russia expects to make free trade zones agreement with Israel, Singapore, India, Egypt and Iran in coming future, First Deputy Minister of Industry Sergey Tsyb said.
Faroe Islands and UK ink free trade agreement
7-Feb-2019 Seafood Source
The Faroe Islands and the United Kingdom have signed a free trade agreement to ensure that trade between the countries continues after Britain’s departure from the European Union.
Minister Carr welcomes new gender chapter in modernized Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
7-Feb-2019 Government of Canada
Canada and Chile celebrated the coming into force of the modernized Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement.
The great transatlantic trade charade
7-Feb-2019 Politico
Talks between the US and EU don’t look like they can make progress. That was never the big idea.
MPs endorse Rwanda-Qatar investment treaty
7-Feb-2019 The New Times
Rwandan Members of Parliament kicked off their ordinary sessions by approving a bilateral investment treaty between Rwanda and Qatar.