19-Aug-2025
Maeil Business newspaper
The Japanese government is considering signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with African countries. The priority is the eastern part, which is a major logistics hub such as Kenya, and Nigeria, which has a large population.
19-Aug-2025
Africa sustainability matters
After years of hesitation, Ethiopia has finally taken a decisive step toward joining the AfCFTA. Nearly six years after ratifying the agreement, the country has published regulations in the Negarit Gazette outlining which goods and services will benefit from tariff concessions.
19-Aug-2025
Business Today
Malaysia has completed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, aiming to sign it in October. This reflects Malaysia’s efforts to expand market access amid global uncertainties, with 18 FTAs already in place.
19-Aug-2025
bilaterals.org
The third summit on financing African infrastructure development is set to take place in Luanda from 28 to 31 October 2025. It aims to mobilise capital from Africa and elsewhere to strengthen the corridor strategy and boost investment in infrastructure to increase trade within the AfCFTA.
19-Aug-2025
La Via Campesina
The 10th of September is commemorated by La Via Campesina and its allies worldwide as the International Day of Action Against the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
18-Aug-2025
Business insider Africa
A preliminary trade agreement with China focuses on the export of five types of stone fruit.
This development signifies a strategic shift by South Africa to diversify its trade partnerships.
14-Aug-2025
Focus on the Global South
The Forum for Trade Justice condemns the UK-India CETA for allowing India to make severe concessions that undermine its ability to maintain public health safeguards, control digital data sovereignty, and protect domestic industries, while the promised export gains are minimal or illusory.
14-Aug-2025
Financial Express
India’s Ministry of Commerce announced the completion of CEPA negotiations with Oman. The government is also monitoring and mitigating the effects of US-imposed tariffs on Indian exports, while continuing efforts to expand trade partnerships globally through negotiations with the EU, Australia, and others.
14-Aug-2025
Tribune India
Farmers in Faridkot protested against the proposed India-US free trade agreement by burning effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, fearing the duty-free import of US agricultural products would devastate Indian farmers dependent on small landholdings.
6-Aug-2025
Financial Express
India and the Philippines begin talks for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to boost bilateral trade, building on AITIGA terms.
6-Aug-2025
https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/08/06/vietnam-and—egypt-strengthen-economic-ties-eye-bilateral-fta
Egypt and Vietnam agreed to establish a joint working group to study the feasibility of a Vietnam–Egypt Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
1-Aug-2025
European Coordination Via Campesina
ECVC expresses outrage at the disastrous EU-US trade deal, sealed by Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen last Sunday in Scotland.
