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Malaysia signs free trade pact with Norway, Iceland and other EFTA countries
25-Jun-2025 ScandAsia
Malaysia has signed a wide-ranging economic partnership agreement with the four member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
EU launches €6m project to hasten ethiopian AfCFTA participation
24-Jun-2025 The reporter
The European Union has launched a six million Euro project geared towards kickstarting Ethiopia’s belated participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Mali signs trade deal with Russia as ties strengthen
24-Jun-2025 BBC
Mali and Russia have signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding mutual trade and strengthening economic ties.
Ethiopia conducts last validation workshop on implementation of AfCFTA
24-Jun-2025 ENA
The last validation workshop of Ethiopia’s African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy was conducted today with a view to finalizing the roadmap for the country’s engagement with the free trade area.
Statement on the voices of Thai civil society regarding the free trade agreement between Thailand and the European Union
24-Jun-2025 FTA Watch
Thai civil society organizations expressing serious concerns about the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between Thailand and the European Union (EU), highlight potential negative impacts on agriculture, food security, environment, labor rights, public health, and other social issues.
Trading away tax sovereignty? How trade rules shape taxation of the digital economy in Africa
24-Jun-2025 Journal of International Economic Law
The advent of digital and data-driven business models has heightened the risks of tax base erosion and evasion, adversely affecting revenue generation, economic recovery, and advancement of tax justice in African economies. We develop a framework examining how trade rules on services, electronic transmissions, and digital products shape the ability of African countries to tax their digital economies.
No digital justice without fiscal justice
24-Jun-2025 Global Digital Justice Forum
An international digital trade regime should respect and enable the fiscal sovereignty of all countries, including the right to tax cross-border digital services.
India seeks fairer ASEAN FTA terms amid trade deficit, flags asymmetry in tariff openings
24-Jun-2025 CNBC TV18
With nine rounds of renegotiation already having taken place for the ASEAN FTA review, sources pointed out that all offensive and defensive interests of the industry are being taken into account for FTAs with complementary economies.
EU cites ‘indications’ Israel is breaching human rights obligations over conduct in Gaza
24-Jun-2025 The Guardian
The EU has said “there are indications” that Israel is in breach of human rights obligations over its conduct in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for immediate sanctions.
Lee, Malaysian PM discuss FTA, expanding cooperation in 1st phone talks
23-Jun-2025 Yonhap
Korean President and Malaysian Prime Minister agreed to work together to expand bilateral cooperation in a "mutually beneficial and substantive" manner, including efforts to conclude a free trade pact.
EU: Suspend trade agreement with Israel
23-Jun-2025 Human Rights Watch
The European Union should immediately suspend its trade agreement with Israel as long as Israel’s atrocity crimes persist, Human Rights Watch and over 110 organizations and trade unions said in a joint statement.
Russia, Myanmar sign agreement on promotion, mutual protection of investments
23-Jun-2025 Interfax
Russia and Myanmar have concluded an agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments.
Vietnam, US hold negotiations on new trade deal, ministry says
23-Jun-2025 Reuters
Vietnam and the United States held an online round of negotiations on a new trade deal on Thursday night, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.
EU-Mercosur deal to be presented by early July
23-Jun-2025 Euractiv
EU agriculture ministers meet next week, but the controversial trade deal is still opposed by France and Poland.
Next round of FTA talks between Philippines, European Union set in October
23-Jun-2025 Philstar Global
The Philippines and the European Union are set to hold the next round of talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) in October following last week’s negotiations.
Lee, Starmer call for Korea-UK FTA upgrade
23-Jun-2025 The Korea Herald
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged the need to upgrade the Korea-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.
India eyes critical minerals as trade talks with Canada revive
23-Jun-2025 Financial Express
India and Canada revive FTA talks, eyeing collaboration on critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths. As India diversifies from China, Canada’s rich reserves and ESG-compliant supply offer strategic opportunities for EV, solar, and tech sectors through joint ventures and trade pacts.
Canada-Indonesia free trade pact reaches final stage, ready to be signed
23-Jun-2025 Tempo English
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Indonesia and Canada has been finalized and is ready for signing. Canadian Ambassador Jess Dutton announced that after a legal review, the agreement will soon undergo ratification by both countries with full implementation expected in 2026.
Bhutan-Thailand FTA set for implementation by 2026
23-Jun-2025 Kuensel Online
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Kingdom of Thailand is expected to be implemented by January 2026.
UAE and Mexico sign economic, investment agreements
20-Jun-2025 ARN
The terms for negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and Mexico was signed.