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25-Sep-2024
Antara News
Indonesia’s negotiations for the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) have been slowed due to a change in the European Union cabinet. While the negotiations are nearing completion, changes in European negotiators have led to revised requirements for Indonesia.
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25-Sep-2024
Business Standard
India’s dairy sector remains protected from duty concessions under FTAs to safeguard small farmers’ livelihoods. Despite discussions with trading partners like Switzerland, Norway, and Australia, India has maintained its stance on protecting the dairy industry. While open to trade, India imposes customs duties on dairy products to ensure a level playing field for its domestic farmers.
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25-Sep-2024
Business World Online
The Philippine Senate has ratified a free trade agreement with South Korea. This move will reduce tariffs on various goods between the two countries. The Philippines aims to increase exports of bananas and processed pineapples to South Korea, while South Korean automakers are expected to benefit from reduced tariffs on their products.
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25-Sep-2024
The Jakarta Post
Indonesia has officially applied to join the CPTPP. The decision comes after both the incumbent and incoming presidents expressed support for joining the trade agreement. While Indonesia has been hesitant to join in the past due to its focus on the RCEP, it now sees the CPTPP as a way to stay competitive and expand its trade partnerships.
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24-Sep-2024
CGTN
China and Switzerland have started negotiations to upgrade their free trade agreement (FTA). Both countries aim to intensify consultations and quickly reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
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24-Sep-2024
Business Today
Malaysia is nearing the completion of a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The foreign minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, announced the progress and highlighted the importance of this economic cooperation. Both Malaysia and the GCC members are expected to sign the FTA soon.
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20-Sep-2024
Hindustan Times
Following the expiration of their previous investment treaty, India and Russia are negotiating a new agreement to boost investments and business cooperation. The negotiations, which began in July, were initiated after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
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20-Sep-2024
Bloomberg
The European Union is considering working toward a trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as the 27-member bloc seeks to cooperate more with the Gulf states on issues including energy and security.
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20-Sep-2024
ABC
Australia has agreed to its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation, the United Arab Emirates, in a major deal that will boost profits in our largest vegetable export market and with one of our rapidly growing red meat trade partners.
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20-Sep-2024
The Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia has officially ratified the UK’s entry into the CPTPP, marking their first bilateral free trade agreement. The agreement is expected to enter into force by the end of 2024 for the UK and ratifying countries.
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20-Sep-2024
Nikkei Asia
Two sides agree to economic partnership talks with eye on energy investment.
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20-Sep-2024
Pakistan Observer
Pakistan and the Eurasian Economic Union explored the possibilities for implementing a free trade agreement and plan to continue discussions to finalize the agreement.
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20-Sep-2024
MedaFrica
The governments of Mozambique and Qatar are working on concluding an agreement aimed at promoting and protecting mutual investments.
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19-Sep-2024
ACTU
The ACTU has spoken out against Australia’s new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as one of the worst countries Australia has ever negotiated a bilateral free trade agreement with.
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19-Sep-2024
Mirage News
The UK and Thailand have signed an Enhanced Trade Partnership to boost trade and investment. The pact focuses on sectors like automotive, tourism, and digital trade. It includes changes to vehicle emissions testing and simplified procedures for importing UK food and drink. The UK aims to increase trade with Thailand, a rapidly growing economy in Southeast Asia.
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19-Sep-2024
Antara News
ndonesia is pushing for the completion of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) in 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen economic cooperation among Southeast Asian countries. Indonesia has been actively involved in the negotiations and is committed to monitoring its implementation.
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18-Sep-2024
Muscat Daily
The discussions focused on increasing trade and investment, enhancing inter-trade growth, and advancing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the UK.
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18-Sep-2024
Business Wire
The award orders Mexico to pay US$37.1 million for breaching its obligations under NAFTA, plus interest.
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18-Sep-2024
DD News
India and the EU are continuing negotiations for a free trade agreement. The next round of talks will focus on trade, investment, and other key areas. Both sides are discussing concerns about sustainability measures and the impact on Indian industries. The UK and India have held eight rounds of negotiations so far.
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17-Sep-2024
The Australian
The solicitor-general has pilloried Clive Palmer’s $300bn legal claim against Australia as weak, absurd and demonstrably inadequate.
