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Hong Kong and Peru conclude talks on free-trade pact, finance minister says
26-Jul-2024 South China Morning Post
The deal, which would be ninth such pact Hong Kong has in place, also covers investment and intellectual property.
EU clinches digital trade deal with Singapore
26-Jul-2024 Euronews
The EU concluded negotiations with Singapore on a new Digital Trade Agreement designed to increase online trade, help SMEs with digital transformation and facilitate data flows.
Taiwan, Thailand agreement to take effect this year: EY
26-Jul-2024 Taipei Times
A Taiwan-Thailand bilateral investment agreement inked last month is expected to take effect later this year, following a review by the Executive Yuan and subsequent ratification by the Legislative Yuan.
Blinken assures Africa of a revamped Agoa trade deal
25-Jul-2024 IOL
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has assured a newer, revamped version of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) as the current administration fully supported the re-authorisation of the trade deal.
UAE-Cambodia FTA (2023)
24-Jul-2024 Ministry of Economy - UAE
UAE-Georgia FTA (2023)
24-Jul-2024 Ministry of Economy - UAE
UAE-Türkiye FTA (2023)
24-Jul-2024 Ministry of Economy - UAE
UAE-Indonesia FTA (2023)
24-Jul-2024 Ministry of Economy - UAE
UAE-Israel FTA (2023)
24-Jul-2024 Ministry of Economy - UAE
EAC, Comesa, Sadc merger into seamless market begins Thursday
23-Jul-2024 The East African
At least 14 countries will trade freely within East, Central, and Southern Africa following the ratification of a Tripartite Free Trade Area Agreement.
UAE hopes to reactivate trade talks with EU this year
23-Jul-2024 Euractiv
The United Arab Emirates hopes to reactivate trade talks with the European Union by the end of the year, the UAE trade minister said, and is optimistic the talks would be bilateral.
APEP should be used to eliminate ISDS, say members of Congress, US and Latin American civil society
23-Jul-2024 Public Citizen
Members of Congress, grassroots activists, and civil society organizations from the US and Latin America urged the United States to use the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP) to undo the damage of decades of corporate-dominated trade policy.
PH eyes FTAs with LatAm, African countries
23-Jul-2024 Malaya
The Philippines is expanding its free trade agreements to include Latin American and African countries. Undersecretary Allan Gepty of the Department of Trade and Industry announced plans for potential FTAs with African nations and ongoing studies for an FTA with Chile to broaden engagements in Latin America.
Stop burdering people at the end of the term, Mr. President!
23-Jul-2024 Bilaterals.org
A total of 37 organizations and 29 people conveyed their urge to President Joko Widodo via open letter to stop negotiations between Indonesia - European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-EU CEPA). This demand was conveyed after Indonesia completed the 19th round of negotiations on 1-5 July 2024 behind closed doors.
UAE and Mauritius sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement
22-Jul-2024 The National
The UAE signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Mauritius, with the pact expected to boost both economies by removing tariffs and increasing market access.
India’s China loophole concerns fuel Asean free trade deal rethink
22-Jul-2024 South China Morning Post
New Delhi’s review of zero-duty tariffs under its trade pact with Asean comes amid domestic concerns about cheap Chinese imports.
Georgia and Hungary sign investment protection agreement
22-Jul-2024 1TV.ge
This agreement aims to boost trade and economic cooperation between the two nations and create new opportunities for bilateral investment.
Indonesia, Tanzania discuss revival of global south solidarity
22-Jul-2024 Tempo.co
Indonesia is interested in exploring the establishment of a preferential trade agreement and a bilateral investment treaty with Tanzania.
ASEAN hints at forming trade pact with Gulf Cooperation Council
22-Jul-2024 Jakarta Globe
ASEAN recently dropped another hint that they might try to strike a trade pact with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as the former tries to boost its trade with partners outside the region.
India-Peru to meet in August for FTA negotiations; Aim to ink deal by early 2025
19-Jul-2024 Mint
Top trade officials from India and Peru will meet in September to focus on building consensus on the trade of goods and services, two people aware of the matter said.