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31-Oct-2023 Zawya
CEPA set to drive UAE-Turkiye’s trade
The UAE-Turkiye CEPA entered into force on September 1, 2023. -
30-Oct-2023 Zawya
Saudi Arabia intends to sign more free trade agreements – report
Trade talks will be negotiated through the six-nation GCC bloc, says economy minister. -
30-Oct-2023 Corporate Knights
Why this Canadian-owned copper mine is facing fierce opposition in Panama
First Quantum notified the government of its intent to initiate arbitration under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement in 2022, during the contract’s negotiation process. -
30-Oct-2023 Watson Farley & Williams
Investment changes coming to ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement
On 21 August 2023, ASEAN, Australia, and New Zealand brought several amendments, improvements and additions to their longstanding free trade agreement known as AANZFTA -
30-Oct-2023 Reuters
EU, Japan conclude agreement on data flows, EU says
The European Union and Japan concluded an agreement on cross-border data flows, which should drive business and may help shape global rules for data, the European Commission said. -
30-Oct-2023 Rethink Trade
To strengthen ties with countries in the Americas and deliver on climate, health, and democracy APEP goals, Pres. Biden should launch all-Americas exit of the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) regime
The Investor-State Dispute Settlement regime to date has generated $47 billion in pending corporate demands for taxpayer compensation in claims against the 12 APEP nations’ climate, health, and other public-interest policies. -
30-Oct-2023 The Sydney Morning Herald
‘End game’ trade deal with EU collapses as both sides walk away
A last-ditch attempt to secure a free trade agreement with the European Union over better access for Australian meat and protections for continental goods has fallen apart before the “end game” negotiations could start, a move that will set any deal with the bloc back years. -
30-Oct-2023 Live Mint
End of year deadline for India-EU FTA is unrealistic: EU ambassador
An end of year deadline for a free trade deal between India and the European Union is unrealistic, the 27-nation grouping’s Ambassador to India, Hervé Delphin, said in an interview. -
27-Oct-2023 Reuters
Australia wants better EU offer on meat and sugar to clinch trade deal - minister
The European Union must offer greater market access for Australian beef, lamb and sugar if it wants Canberra to agree a trade deal, Australia’s Trade Minister Don Farrell said. -
27-Oct-2023 Reuters
US drops digital trade demands at WTO to allow room for stronger tech regulation
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai has dropped longstanding US digital trade demands in World Trade Organization talks in order to give Congress room to regulate big tech firms. -
26-Oct-2023 Business Insider Africa
US trade with Kenya may be breeding some anxiety
According to officials, even as trade and investment negotiations with Kenya continue, the US appears to be more interested in the African Continental Free Trade Area and the AGOA agreement. -
26-Oct-2023 Daily News
Africa-Türkiye link to boost trade
THE Fourth Africa-Türkiye Economic and Business Forum (TABEF) has called for augmentation of seamless operation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to guarantee and promote increased intra-African trade. -
26-Oct-2023 Mining.com
Winshear Gold moves on from Tanzania project, takes $30 million settlement
Canadian gold explorer Winshear Gold (TSXV: WINS) has ended a longstanding dispute with the Tanzanian government in regards to the company’s licences for the SMP project. -
26-Oct-2023 The Guardian
Nigeria may miss October trading date for AfCFTA
From all indications, Nigeria may likely fail in its bid to commence trading in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), under the Guided Trade Initiative (GTI). -
25-Oct-2023 The Hindu BusinessLine
India-UK FTA: Efforts on to also finalise dispute settlement in investment pact
Full-throttle efforts are being made to ensure India-UK FTA and BIT, get finalised simultaneously. -
25-Oct-2023 Reuters
Canada, Taiwan complete talks on bilateral investment deal
Canada and Taiwan have completed talks on a bilateral deal to boost foreign investment and will work to make sure it takes effect promptly, Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng and Taiwan’s government said. -
25-Oct-2023 Mondaq
Double hatting in international arbitration
This article aims to explore the issue of double hatting in the field of arbitration in the context of recent developments in the field of international arbitration and the critique against it. -
25-Oct-2023 Global Justice Now
UK at risk of lawsuits if Pacific trade deal not amended, warn civil society organisations and academics
The UK faces “huge financial risk” of lawsuits if the Pacific trade deal is not amended, warn civil society organisations and academics in a joint letter published today. -
24-Oct-2023 Inside Climate News
A shadowy corner of international law is threatening climate action, UN expert warns
An obscure but far-reaching system allowing corporations to sue governments is being “weaponized” by the fossil fuel and mining industries, according to a new UN report, jeopardizing progress in developing nations. -
24-Oct-2023 The Guardian
Low-welfare eggs from caged hens imported to UK in ‘staggering’ numbers
Concerns grow that post-Brexit trade deals could lead to further decline in quality as battery farm eggs are reintroduced.