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28-Nov-2023
DW
Malaysia and Indonesia want to bring other Southeast Asian countries on their side amid ongoing disputes with the European Union over environmental and deforestation regulations that are set to take effect in late 2024, with the two nations worried about the regulations’ impact on the region’s agriculture exports.
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28-Nov-2023
Business World Online
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that the free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Philippines is currently at the “scoping stage,” which is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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28-Nov-2023
Jakarta Globe
A senior minister recently said that Indonesia should substantially wrap up the negotiations of its trade pact with the European Union (EU) before the elections.
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27-Nov-2023
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27-Nov-2023
The Express Tribune
Pakistani business leaders are urging the initiation of negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement in the medium term, with an eventual FTA as part of the long-term strategy for Central Asian Republics.
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27-Nov-2023
Reuters
Chinese foreign minister called on the three countries to restart negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement as soon as possible.
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27-Nov-2023
Beef Central
Almost all Australia’s red meat exports are being realised into countries the nation had free trade agreements with, producers were told.
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27-Nov-2023
Reuters
Canada’s First Quantum intends to start arbitration against Panama, the Central American nation’s trade ministry and the company said, as Panama’s top court considers annulling a copper contract that opponents call unfair.
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27-Nov-2023
CBC
Americans argued Canada’s allocation of tariff-free dairy import permits is unfair.
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27-Nov-2023
The Hindu BusinessLine
India’s long-pursued demand for a review of the India-Japan Free Trade Agreement may be met with the two sides preparing to take a relook at the rules of origin and product specific rules for greater market access for goods.
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27-Nov-2023
The Financial Express
Bangladesh and India agree to wrap up negotiations on a much-vaunted comprehensive partnership forum by 2026, trying to give their close cooperation a further fillip.
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27-Nov-2023
Sun Star
To increase trade and facilitate more investment flows, the Philippine and Indian governments are currently in negotiations on a bilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA), that will reduce and eliminate tariffs on various goods.
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24-Nov-2023
Tribune
American billionaires are suing the Honduran government for blocking the creation of a libertarian city-state in the country. If they win, it will be a devastating victory for corporate colonialism over democracy.
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24-Nov-2023
Africa Intelligence
The battle over block OPL 245 between Nigeria and Italian major ENI was suspended on 16 November.
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24-Nov-2023
The National
UK government confirms that fifth round of talks aimed at creating a free trade agreement with the GCC successfully concluded in Riyadh.
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24-Nov-2023
UNCTAD
A UNCTAD report highlights the interplay between efforts to tackle tax avoidance and protect investment, calling for accelerated reforms to align investment agreements with new global tax rules.
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24-Nov-2023
bilaterals.org
Free trade agreements, free trade zones and special economic zones are all designed to promote business-friendly regulations and encourage economic liberalisation, but they are different in nature.
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24-Nov-2023
Global Justice Now
Notes from the Energy Charter Treaty Conference reveal plans for the controversial Energy Charter Treaty to expand to more oil-producing countries.
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24-Nov-2023
Business Standard
India needs to follow a cautious approach while negotiating labour provisions in free trade agreements (FTAs) as those could have potential repercussions on domestic manufacturing and overall trade competitiveness.
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24-Nov-2023
The Financial Express
The ROO revision would be in line with the provisions in the trade agreements that are currently being negotiated, where extent of value addition in a product originating from the exporting country is different for each chapter or product.
