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6-Aug-2024
The Week
Maldives on Tuesday said it has begun efforts to establish a Chinese bank in the country and announced that the implementation of the FTA between the archipelago nation and China is set to commence in September.
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6-Aug-2024
Nikkei Asia
Southeast Asian countries support Hong Kong’s bid for "early accession" to the Pacific mega-trade deal they lead with China, the city’s Chief Executive John Lee said.
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5-Aug-2024
VOV
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) recently met with the Ministry of Economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to reach a general consensus on the final contents of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations between the two countries.
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5-Aug-2024
The Economic Times
India and Asean will meet from November 19 to 22, 2024, for the next phase of negotiations on their free trade agreement. The third round was completed in August 2023 in Jakarta. The review seeks to alleviate barriers and promote mutually beneficial trade.
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5-Aug-2024
Mehr News
The deputy head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be launched soon.
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2-Aug-2024
The Kyiv Independent
Turkey ratified the agreement on a free trade zone with Ukraine on Aug. 2, more than two years after the agreement was originally signed.
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2-Aug-2024
RTHK
Chief Executive John Lee has hailed his six-day trip to Southeast Asia with a total of 55 non-binding deals signed with three countries.
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1-Aug-2024
Jakarta Globe
Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking forward to the yet-to-be-signed trade pact between Indonesia and the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
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1-Aug-2024
The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia’s first free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE),s expected to be signed in two months.
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1-Aug-2024
The Edition
The Maldives is facing a political divide over a newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China. The government anticipates increased exports and economic growth due to duty exemptions on various products. However, the opposition MDP argues that the FTA will primarily benefit China, leading to an influx of Chinese goods and potential harm to local businesses.
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1-Aug-2024
The Jakarta Post
Indonesia and the EU are nearing the end of lengthy negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. Despite both sides expressing optimism, key differences remain, particularly on export and import restrictions, and investment conditions. While Indonesia aims to finalize the deal before the presidential transition, the EU remains cautious, citing unresolved issues.
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1-Aug-2024
Fair Planet
Seed laws, often influenced by corporate interests, criminalize traditional farming practices and threaten food security. Farmers worldwide are increasingly restricted from saving and exchanging seeds, leading to a decline in agricultural biodiversity. While international agreements like UPOV and trade deals solidify corporate control including UK trade deals.
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1-Aug-2024
Daiji World
Daiji World - 31 July 2024
Indonesia, GCC launches free trade agreement talks
Indonesia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) initiated negotiations for the Indonesia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (I-GCC FTA) at the Trade Ministry here on Wednesday.
The event was highlighted by the signing of a joint statement by Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
"Through the I-GCC FTA, Indonesia aims to strengthen trade relations while opening (...)
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31-Jul-2024
Londra Gazete
The British Ambassador to Türkiye, Jill Morris, has announced the U.K. government’s intention to resume Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with Türkiye.
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31-Jul-2024
E3G
Globally, 2 gigatonnes (Gt) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) of potential annual greenhouse gas emissions is protected via investment treaties.
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31-Jul-2024
Deccan Herald
The negotiations to review the free trade agreements (FTAs) implemented with Japan, Korea, and Asean are moving slow but India is pursuing those talks.
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29-Jul-2024
Bangkok Post
Thailand is ready to start negotiations on concluding a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
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29-Jul-2024
The Chanzo
Tanzania and an Australian-based company Indiana Resources Limited have settled for USD 90 million.
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29-Jul-2024
Middle East Economy
The UAE and Morocco have finalized the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
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29-Jul-2024
ARN News Centre
The UAE and Chile have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aimed at stimulating non-oil bilateral trade by removing trade barriers and simplifying customs procedures.
