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Third-party funding continues to reshape international arbitration
29-May-2026 Arbitration Monitor
Third-party litigation funding is becoming one of the most influential and closely debated developments in international arbitration, as investors and law firms increasingly rely on outside capital to pursue large and complex disputes.
India, South Korea form sub-groups on digital trade, supply chains as part of trade deal upgrade
29-May-2026 Money Control
The decision was taken during the 12th round of India-Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations held in New Delhi from May 25-27, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on May 28.
The West only discovers property rights when the landowners are white
29-May-2026 Al Jazeera
Zimbabwe will return 67 farms, which were seized during the country’s land reform programme and are protected under investment agreements, to European nationals from Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
India, Canada to avoid sensitive sectors in trade pact talks: Piyush Goyal
29-May-2026 Business Standard
India and Canada have decided to focus on low-hanging fruit, work on areas of convergence and avoid seeking concessions in sensitive sectors in the negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement.
US trade chief says German streaming quotas violate trade deal
29-May-2026 MSN
President Donald Trump’s top trade official criticized a German draft law that would force American streaming services to invest in the country’s film sector, calling the measures discriminatory and a violation of the European Union’s trade deal with the US.
PH, Israel explore partnership on AI, minerals; free trade agreement talks begin
28-May-2026 GMA News Online
The Philippines and Israel started negotiating a free trade agreement and specific MOUs relating to minerals, AI solutions and cybersecurity.
Trade resilience: CAFTA-DR remains the ‘engine’ for US beef and pork growth
28-May-2026 Drovers
Central America continues to solidify its position as a premier growth market for U.S. red meat, driven by the enduring stability of the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
US, Mexico set three rounds of trade deal talks without Canada
28-May-2026 Reuters
The Trump administration’s trade agency said on Wednesday ​it will kick off the first of three negotiating rounds with Mexico this week to revamp the North American trade agreement, but made no mention ‌of any talks with Canada.
Streaming tax clouds USMCA review
27-May-2026 Politico
The Trump administration is sharpening its criticism of Canada’s new content spending rules for streaming companies after Hollywood studios and US industry groups pushed Washington to treat the move as a trade issue ahead of USMCA talks.
Russia ratifies Indonesia-EAEU free trade agreement
27-May-2026 Russia’s Pivot To Asia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that ratifies a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and its member states Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia on one side, and Indonesia.
Russia ratifies UAE free trade agreement
27-May-2026 Russia’s Pivot To Asia
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has signed a bill ratifying an intergovernmental agreement on services trade and investments between Russia and the UAE.
US lobbyists claim plan to force Meta and Google to pay for news violates our free trade agreement. Do they have a point?
27-May-2026 Crikey
Blowback from US tech giants is surely something Labor has baked into its political calculations surrounding the proposed new system.
ICSID tribunal rejects Sanitek’s $36 million claim against Armenian government
27-May-2026 Armenpress
The arbitral tribunal of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes issued an award fully rejecting all claims brought against the Republic of Armenia by the Lebanese company Sanitek and its owners, the Armenian government said.
Turnberry explained: The EU-US trade deal that never was
27-May-2026 Euractiv
Will Brussels let Washington freestyle its way to a terrible deal for Europe?
Manila targets June conclusion for EU free trade deal
26-May-2026 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines will hold the next round of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union next month, taking one step closer towards the conclusion of a historic deal that would grant wider market access to the country’s exports.
Textile companies look to tap into prospects offered by FTAs
26-May-2026 The Times of India
Free trade agreements offer the Indian textile industry a significant opportunity to expand its share in the EU, UK, and other markets, as they boost competitiveness.
India, South Korea begin next round of negotiations on upgrading trade pact
26-May-2026 Devdiscourse
India and South Korea have begun the 12th round of negotiations to upgrade their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, amid concerns over India’s widening trade deficit with the country.
Written notification of withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
26-May-2026 Energy Charter
Romania deposited with the Energy Charter Secretariat a written notification of its decision to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty.
EU, Mexico sign revamped trade deal amid Trump tensions
26-May-2026 Euractiv
The EU and Mexico signed a revamped trade agreement at a summit in Mexico City, attended by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa.
India’s Goyal to visit Canada with 150 business leaders to boost trade ties
26-May-2026 Reuters
India expects to sign ​a free trade agreement with Canada covering sectors such as energy and critical minerals, while creating opportunities for Indian textile and ​leather companies, India’s Trade Minister said.