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Luanda summit rallies renewed investor support for African infrastructure
This high-level gathering convened heads of state, ministers, global investors, heads of multilateral development banks, and private sector leaders from Africa and beyond to deliberate on strategies to address one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: transforming Africa’s infrastructure ambitions into bankable, investment-ready projects.
Egypt manages to reach African consensus on the rules of origin pending in AfCFTA agreement
Adoption of eight annexes to the Intellectual Property Protocol in preparation for their submission to the upcoming African Union Summit.
Singapore, Chile and New Zealand launch negotiations for new green trade pact
Singapore, Chile and New Zealand have launched negotiations for a green trade pact which could include cooperation in areas like sustainable aviation fuel, carbon credits and renewable energy certificates.
UK, Switzerland advance enhanced FTA talks
An enhanced FTA with Switzerland will deliver long-term certainty for UK services firms, by locking in access to the Swiss market, guaranteeing the free flow of data and cementing business travel arrangements.
Romania withdraws from the Energy Charter Treaty
The Government has approved a draft law approving Romania’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty.
Trump’s secret trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia revealed: Imperialist bullying on behalf of Big Tech, other corporate interests
An early review of the texts reveals new handouts to Big Tech and other corporate interests, with little to nothing that will help working people in the US.
S Alam files international arbitration claims over asset freeze: FT report
Mohammed Saiful Alam, founder and chairman of the controversial business conglomerate S Alam Group, has filed an international arbitration claim alleging that Dhaka’s asset recovery drive has cost his family’s business "hundreds of millions" of dollar.
Canada nears free trade pact with ASEAN, says Prime Minister Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country is working to finalize a new free trade agreement with the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Trump announces trade breakthrough with South Korea
US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung finalized details of their fraught trade deal at a summit in South Korea.
French farmers petition Macron to block Mercosur trade agreement
Forty-four French farmers’ organisations have signed an open letter urging President Emmanuel Macron to “clarify” France’s stance and take action to block the South American Mercosur trade agreement, which they regard as both unfair and even dangerous.
US trade talks ‘going nowhere fast’: Trew on additional tariffs on Canadian products
International Trade Policy Researcher Stuart Trew on Trump announcing additional tariffs on Canadian products and why he thinks ‘CUSMA is going down the pipes.’
India-EU FTA: Both sides eye final deal by 2025 end; agreement on steel, auto and other sectors remaining
The talks were described as productive, with both sides reviewing unresolved areas within the negotiations and identifying what they termed “possible landing zones” on pending issues.
Russia, China, update bilateral investment treaty as Belt & Road Initiative projects look set to increase
The reference to infrastructure construction suggests that Chinese participation as part of its Belt & Road Initiative projects and investments into Russia will increase.
US-Cambodia trade agreement text (Oct 2025)
US-Malaysia trade agreement text (Oct 2025)
Gulf trade deal could ‘lock in’ more rights for fossil fuel industry, campaigners warn
UK government reported to be demanding corporate courts as a red line in deal with six Gulf countries.
OIC member states move to modernize investment agreement
Held the first meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Agreement on Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments.
Trump signs rare earth minerals deal with Japan ahead of China meeting
President Donald Trump and Japan’s newly‑appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a framework on critical minerals, aiming to curb US dependence on China’s dominant supply of rare earths essential for modern technology.
China and ASEAN, hit by US tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact
China and ASEAN have signed an upgraded free trade agreement—officially named the "3.0" version—at a summit in Malaysia, aiming to deepen economic integration by slashing trade barriers and expanding market access in digital, green, and other emerging industries.