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India, Australia conclude another round of talks for comprehensive trade pact
27-Aug-2025 The Economic Times
India and Australia concluded the 11th round of negotiations Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). Discussions encompassed goods, services, digital trade, and various regulatory aspects. Both nations are committed to maintaining momentum through virtual sessions, striving for an early and mutually beneficial agreement.
EU Commission moves to revise trade deals with Morocco to comply with CJEU rulings on Sahara
26-Aug-2025 Yabiladi
After months of waiting, the European Commission has finally responded, following Morocco’s demand on November 25, 2024, by taking steps to address the October 4, 2024 rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), which excluded Western Sahara from EU–Morocco agreements.
Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana launch agricultural value chain
25-Aug-2025 New Business Ethiopia
The new initiative that focuses on Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana to boost intra-regional trade in agricultural goods and aimed at advancing the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is launched this week.
Africa50, AfDB, and AfCFTA to bridge infrastructure gaps and drive digital transformation
23-Aug-2025 Tech Africa News
Kenya, US agree to initiate plans on new trade deal as AGOA winds down in September
22-Aug-2025 The eastleigh voice
Kenya and the US have agreed to begin the process of negotiating a reciprocal trade deal as Trump’s administration doubles down on protectionism. The agreement sets stage for a new era of bilateral economic engagement as the AGOA nears its expiry in September.
Japan proposes ‘economic zone’ linking Indian Ocean to Africa, seeks greater role in the region
22-Aug-2025 The Asahi Shimbun
Japan’s Prime Minister proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian Ocean to Africa as the country seeks to play a greater role in the African continent while America’s presence there decreases and China’s influence rapidly grows.
UK, S Korea pledge to complete talks on upgrading FTA by 2025 end
22-Aug-2025 Fibre2Fashion
British and South Korean officials yesterday agreed to speed up talks to upgrade a bilateral FTA as part of their efforts to expand trade and investment. Five rounds of negotiation are over and both sides pledged to complete the talks by the year end at a bilateral senior economic dialogue in Seoul.
Neighbors weigh trade frameworks as US tariffs, China rivalry reshape global order
22-Aug-2025 Korea Herald
With the US imposing a sweeping 15% tariff on all South Korean goods, the nations face mounting export pressure. The protectionist shift under a second Trump administration has accelerated the search for alternative trade partnerships and economic collaboration with allies.
DTN concedes Thai-EU FTA talks unlikely to conclude this year
22-Aug-2025 The Nation
Thailand’s Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) has conceded that the free trade agreement (FTA) talks with the EU are unlikely to conclude this year due to unresolved sensitive and complex issues. Key sticking points preventing a conclusion include the EU’s demands on government procurement, as well as disagreements over energy policy, intellectual property rights, and strict environmental standards.
India turns to Russia-led Eurasian bloc for FTA: How New Delhi is expanding trade beyond US and UK | Explained
22-Aug-2025 Money Control
India is accelerating its global trade footprint with a major step forward: formal negotiations have begun with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) — a powerful bloc including Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan — for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
AfCFTA | bank of Algeria joins PAPSS network as Algeria prepares to host Intra-African Trade Fair 2025
21-Aug-2025 BitcoinKE
Algeria now becomes the 18th country of presence for PAPSS, marking a significant step in advancing Africa’s journey towards deeper financial integration. Algeria’s accession to PAPSS comes at a moment when the nation prepares to host the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) from September 4-10 2025 in Algiers, Algeria.
Japanese government is considering signing a free trade agreement (FTA) with African countries
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.
Ethiopia issues AfCFTA tariff rules but excludes coffee and key services off tariff-free list
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.
Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to move forward towards FTA
19-Aug-2025 The Nation
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to move forward towards a FTA, providing a long-term framework for expanding bilateral agricultural trade. To ensure these decisions are implemented effectively, a Joint Committee on Agricultural Cooperation was formally established.
Malaysia expects to sign FTA with S Korea in October
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.
New white elephants in Africa?
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.
10 September 2025 – The international day of action against WTO and FTAs
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).
South Africa counters U.S. trade pressure with new trade deal with China
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.
Kenya revives FTA negotiations with US as clock ticks towards Agoa expiry
15-Aug-2025 Zawya
Kenya has announced plans to kickstart negotiations with the United States on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that President Donald Trump initiated during his first administration.
Spanish People’s party calls on European Commission to review trade agreement with Morocco
15-Aug-2025 SPS Rasd
Member of the European Parliament and spokesperson for agricultural affairs, Carmen Crespo, has once again called on the European Commission to review the trade agreement between the EU and Morocco, explicitly excluding occupied Western Sahara, in compliance with the rulings of the European Court of Justice.