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28-Aug-2024
blue News
The Swiss National Council committee welcomes the Federal Council’s approach to the negotiating mandate for a new free trade agreement with China. Binding regulations on the protection of human rights should not be part of the negotiations
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28-Aug-2024
The Investor
The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance is drafting a government decree on tax for the implementation of the Vietnam-Israel Free Trade Agreement in 2024-2027, aiming to start the decree from October 15.
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28-Aug-2024
Hindustan Times
The EU’s deforestation rules and carbon tax on imports are seen as non-tariff barriers that could hinder the negotiations. India, while committed to environmental protection, opposes these measures as they are perceived as protectionist and could negatively impact Indian exports. The EU’s stance on CBAM and EUDR, which they claim are not protectionist and are essential for their climate agenda.
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28-Aug-2024
Business World Online
The Philippines is seeking to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada, focusing on liberalized trade in semiconductors, electronics, garments, and farm products. The country aims to optimize market access for these products and strengthen the competitiveness of its agricultural exports. The Philippines is also pursuing FTAs with the UAE, EU, and Chile, as well as seeking to join the CPTPP and negotiate other regional trade agreements.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
