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Spain suffers energy award setback in US
Three energy companies took a step closer to enforcing their respective Energy Charter Treaty-related arbitral awards in a US appellate court, but the saga is far from over.
Next round of India-Australia comprehensive trade pact talks in November
Senior officials of India and Australia are expected to hold their next round of talks for a compressive free trade agreement in November, the commerce ministry said.
In India’s FTA talks with EU, sustainability a key issue
The next round of talks between the two sides is scheduled for September 23-27. This will be the ninth round since talks were relaunched in 2022.
RSF and 59 other organisations call on EU to suspend Association Agreement with Israel
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 59 other organisations are calling on the European Union to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel in response to the unprecedented number of journalists killed.
Peru ratifies protocol for UK’s accession to CPTPP
Peru has ratified the accession protocol of the United Kingdom to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the former’s ministry of foreign affairs recently announced.
Japanese firms keen on AfCFTA success
JAPANESE private companies are closely monitoring the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with a senior official revealing this week that the success of the bloc is crucial to their interests.
How the treaty signed with China under OBJ got Nigeria’s jets seized, – ex-Presidential aide
Laolu Akande, former presidential aide, has shed light on the complexities and consequences of Nigeria’s bilateral investment treaty with China, which has led to significant legal challenges for the country.
Kenya braces for revenue loss as Africa implements free trade pact
A recent study by Kenya’s Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis suggests that Kenya may face a reduction in revenue once the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is implemented.
EAEU, UAE discuss issues for speedy conclusion of talks on economic partnership agreement
Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister discussed issues regarding the conclusion of negotiations on an economic partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates.
Korea, Paraguay sign economic partnership agreement on trade and investment
A TIPF is a nonbinding agreement that calls for enhancing economic ties and facilitating cooperative exchanges in various areas. The agreement, however, does not include tariff-free terms like a traditional FTA.
China, Belarus to sign FTA
Belarus, which has been hit by Western sanctions over its support for Russia’s offensive in Ukraine, said it will sign a free trade deal with China for services and investment.
Free trade talks with GCC on FTA with UAE by year end, says Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia is continuing discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for a free trade agreement (FTA) while a bilateral pact with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be concluded by the end of this year.
Canada-Asean FTA in sight by ’next year’
A free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is expected to be concluded by next year, according to Canadian and Thai officials who are privy to the talks.
Paraguay open to China trade deals via Mercosur despite Taiwan ties, Pena says
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena is "fully open" to trade deals with China via South American trade bloc Mercosur, despite his country’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
S. Korea will expand free trade deals with emerging markets: PM
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said that South Korea will push to expand free trade agreements with emerging markets in Asia and Africa to boost the export-driven economy and enhance supply chain resilience.
India seeking review of certain provisions of free trade agreement with UAE
Concerns have been raised over increased imports of precious metals from the UAE, potentially leading to revenue losses and tariff evasion.
Rwanda expresses interest in joining Kenya-EU economic partnership deal
Rwanda has expressed interest in joining Kenya’s Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU), a top official said, becoming the first partner State of the East African Community (EAC) to do so.
International day of action against the WTO and free trade agreements: Call to action!
The 10th of September is recognized by La Via Campesina and its allies worldwide as the International Day of Action Against the World Trade Organization and Free Trade Agreements.
Fossil fuel companies reap billions from arcane dispute clause
Fossil fuel companies have claimed billions of dollars from countries through an arcane legal provision that could deter governments from imposing more stringent climate laws.
India-Malaysia trade to go beyond bilateral partnership, push new tech
India and Malaysia are part of two free trade pacts – the India-ASEAN FTA (Malaysia is one of the ten ASEAN countries that are signatories to the agreement) and the India-Malaysia CECA. Both pacts are now under review.