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India-Oman free trade pact talks at advanced stage
28-Aug-2024 Muscat Daily
The Indian Ambassador to Oman, H E Amit Narang, announced that negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman are progressing well. Both countries aim to finalize this agreement soon, which would significantly boost bilateral trade and investment.
Government lays groundwork for Philippines-UAE FTA
28-Aug-2024 Philstar Global
The Tariff Commission is set to conduct a public consultation this week for the planned free trade agreement between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Malaysia works On FTA with GCC countries - Minister
28-Aug-2024 MENAFN
Malaysia’s Minister of Investment, Trade and industry Tengku Zarful Abdul Aziz said on Friday that his country is holding talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Earth Thrive: Has Rio Tinto initiated arbitration over the Jadar project?
27-Aug-2024 Mining See
Rio Tinto has officially notified the Serbian government about initiating arbitration proceedings concerning the halted Jadar project, under the bilateral investment treaty between the UK and Serbia.
PM urges early conclusion of Vietnam-UAE CEPA negotiations
27-Aug-2024 Vietnam+
Vietnamese Prime Minister called for the early conclusion of negotiations on the Vietnam-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement at a reception in Hanoi on August 26 for UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade.
Spain suffers energy award setback in US
26-Aug-2024 CDR
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
26-Aug-2024 Business Standard
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
26-Aug-2024 Hindustan Times
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
26-Aug-2024 Reporters Without Borders
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
26-Aug-2024 Fibre2Fashion
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
26-Aug-2024 Zimbabwe Independent
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
26-Aug-2024 Daily Trust
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
26-Aug-2024 The Heritage Times
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
23-Aug-2024 Interfax
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
23-Aug-2024 Korea JoongAng Daily
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
23-Aug-2024 New Age
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
23-Aug-2024 The Malaysian Reserve
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’
23-Aug-2024 Bangkok Post
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
22-Aug-2024 Reuters
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
22-Aug-2024 Yonhap
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.