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United Arab Emirates plans to conclude trade deal with Chad by end 2025
UAE could conclude negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement with Chad by the end of the year. Known as Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements, or CEPA, the trade, investment and cooperation deals are a key element of the oil-rich UAE‘s strategy to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and bolster long-term growth.
(Yonhap Interview) Africa eyes closer economic ties with S. Korea in auto, tech sectors: AfCFTA chief
Africa has the potential to become a strategic partner for South Korea in the car manufacturing and tech industries, with its abundant critical mineral resources, and push for industrialization and digitalization of the continent, the head of the region’s free trade bloc said Tuesday.
Digital trade gets a leap forward as the Africa Trade Gateway launches national adoption drive in Rwanda
Afreximbank and the AfCFTA Secretariat have taken a major step towards realising Africa’s digital trade potential with the launch of the Africa Trade Gateway’s national adoption campaign in Kigali — a move set to accelerate intra-African commerce and integration.
Madagascar : l’Union européenne attend des actes concrets du nouveau pouvoir
à l’occasion de l’8e Table Ronde Économique organisée par l’UE la première de cette ampleur depuis la transition militaire dite Refondation, les représentants de tous les ministères, du secteur privé malgache et des partenaires internationaux se sont réunis autour d’un objectif commun : accélérer la refondation économique du pays. Un nouvel accord de partenariat économique est en préparation. Il inclura désormais les services et les investissements.
Seoul calls for steps to protect Korean firms against new EU trade regulations in FTA meeting
Korea has urged the European Union to protect Korean businesses during the 13th Committee on Trade in Goods meeting in Seoul, advocating for a fair solution amid the EU’s proposed stricter steel safeguards.
Thai commerce minister asks India to resume FTA negotiations
Thailand’s Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun met with Indian Ambassador Nagesh Singh to strengthen economic ties, proposing the resumption of negotiations for a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) covering goods, services, and investment.
India in talks for free trade agreements with US, EU, New Zealand, and others: Piyush Goyal
India is advancing its global trade agenda through active free trade agreement negotiations with countries like the US, EU, and Chile, building on existing deals with the UAE, Australia, and EFTA, while simultaneously enhancing infrastructure and significantly improving the ease of doing business by eliminating 42,000 compliances and 1,500 outdated laws.
Türkiye and Bosnia sign updated trade pact as commerce exceeds $1 billion
Türkiye and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed an updated trade agreement to streamline customs procedures between the two countries.
White House agrees to lower tariffs on some goods from Latin America — including Argentinian beef
The US announced new trade agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador.
Factbox-US, South Korea release details of trade deal
The two countries released a joint fact sheet on the summit meeting last month between US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
The curious case of S Alam and our investment treaty regime
The S Alam arbitration should therefore be seen not simply as a legal challenge but as a policy signal.
Taiwan signs fresh investment, promotion deals
In addition to new pacts with the UK and Canada, Taiwan is working on updating an agreement with Singapore and could renew another one with Indonesia.
Canada eyes fresh start in trade talks with India, says minister Sidhu
Canada and India are working to rebuild trade ties and explore new areas of cooperation after a two-year chill, with Ottawa keen to restart trade negotiations under "a new process", Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said.
Tariff agreement to be signed upon White House approval
The principal negotiations on the US-Bangladesh reciprocal tariff reduction agreement concluded at the end of July, with the process expected to be promptly completed once the White House grants its approval.
Singapore pushes for historic ASEAN-EU digital trade deal
Singapore is driving talks for a groundbreaking digital economy agreement between ASEAN and the European Union, a move that could reshape $300 billion in Southeast Asian digital trade.
India, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to conclude bilateral investment treaty soon
India and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed commitment to conclude a proposed bilateral investment treaty early to unlock robust two-way investment inflows and further deepen mutual cooperation, the Indian finance ministry said.
Korean court prepares to enforce ICSID award, Lone Star faces 316 billion won damages
Korean court set to implement ICSID compensation order, lone star may owe roughly 316.5 billion won plus interest.
UK trade minister says UK-Mercosur trade deal a ‘no brainer’
The South American trading bloc includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia.
The constitutional shield: how Colombia’s judiciary shapes investment treaties through joint interpretation
This policy brief examines an innovative judicial approach by the Colombian Constitutional Court in response to an increase in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) claims.
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