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Bangladesh-Singapore bilateral talks focus on trade and investment
11-Dec-2024 The Business Standard
During the meeting, Siddiqi expressed gratitude for Singapore’s continued support for Bangladesh and its collaboration with the interim government, particularly on the free trade agreement negotiations that commenced last month.
Civil society organisations push for transformative global investment rules
11-Dec-2024 SOMO
The Entebbe Declaration calls for justice and sustainability in global investment governance.
UAE finalises economic partnership deal with Eurasian bloc, including Russia
11-Dec-2024 Gulf News
The UAE finalized an economic agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union aimed at increasing non-oil bilateral trade through the reduction of tariffs and elimination of trade barriers.
Korea, China discuss closer bilateral economic ties building on FTA
11-Dec-2024 The Korea Times
Korea and China are working to strengthen their economic partnership. The two countries met to review their existing free trade agreement and discuss expanding it to include services and investment. The goal is to further boost bilateral trade and create a more favorable business environment for both countries.
Japan trade agreement overdue for review, trade department says
11-Dec-2024 Business World
Japan is aiming to upgrade their existing trade agreement to include provisions on digital trade, sustainable development, and supply chain resilience. The Philippines seeks to bolster its exports, particularly in electronics and semiconductors, and attract more Japanese investment. Both countries are also exploring opportunities in agriculture and food security.
Here’s what’s new in the EU-Mercosur trade deal
11-Dec-2024 Politico
Key elements include a “rebalancing mechanism” to be deployed in disputes where policy impinges on trade, along with a provision that would allow the trade deal to be suspended if one party is found to have violated the Paris climate accord.
UK and EU to begin formal talks on resetting ties next year
10-Dec-2024 Bloomberg
The UK and European Union will begin formal talks on a reset of their relationship next year, as Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she wanted to deepen economic ties with the bloc.
Bahrain, India hold fourth high joint commission meeting
10-Dec-2024 Bahrein News Agency
The ministers welcomed the launch of the first round of negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty and agreed to expedite its conclusion to enhance trade and investment.
USA and Taiwan’s first FTA now in force
10-Dec-2024 Asia Business Outlook
The United States and Taiwan have officially implemented their first trade agreement under the 21st Century Trade Initiative. While Taiwan was excluded from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, this agreement demonstrates the U.S.’s commitment to strengthening its economic partnership with Taiwan. The agreement covers areas such as anti-corruption, customs, and small and medium-sized enterprises.
The case against a UK Free Trade Agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council
10-Dec-2024 Trade Justice Movement
For the UK, entering into a trade deal with the GCC would fly in the face of public opinion, offer few projected benefits, and send a worrying message about the priorities of the UK’s trade policy when it comes to human rights and climate.
How to buy a piece of a lawsuit and impoverish a country
10-Dec-2024 Inside Climate News
Investors buying into claims against governments are winning huge payouts. Developing nations, and the environment, are losing big.
‘White gold’ seen as pivotal to Europe’s massive trade deal with South America
10-Dec-2024 CNBC
The strategic importance of lithium is likely to have played a major role in the European Union’s blockbuster deal with Brazil, Argentina and three other South American countries, analysts say.
Panthera Resources’ arbitration re-rating possibility too large to ignore, suggests broker
10-Dec-2024 Proactive
Panthera Resources PLC has been highlighted by VSA Capital as one of a growing number of small caps offering potentially significant upside via international litigation.
Norway planning to ratify India-EFTA free trade agreement next year
9-Dec-2024 Business Standard
Norway said that it plans to ratify the India-EFTA free trade agreement next year, the commerce and industry ministry said.
Emmerson launches arbitration against Morocco over potash dispute
9-Dec-2024 MSN
The company announced on its intention to file a case with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes following a setback related to the environmental assessment.
India flags concern over trade lines, potential Chinese product dumping in Oman FTA talks
9-Dec-2024 Mint
Indian officials fear China may seek to dump its goods on India through alternative routes – such as Oman – in response to stiff tariffs being imiposed by the EU and US.
Spanish farmers sound the alarm over EU-Mercosur trade deal
9-Dec-2024 Euractiv
Spain’s main farmers’ organisations are set to protest over the danger they believe the recently-agreed EU-Mercosur deal poses to their sector.
Warsaw counts on Rome to block Mercosur deal
9-Dec-2024 Euractiv
As an EU-Mercosur deal was reached after 25 years, it faces one last stumbling block: member state approval and Poland hopes Italy will play a part in blocking the deal.
Thailand and UK discuss prospects for free trade agreement
9-Dec-2024 ASEAN Now
Thailand and the UK are exploring ways to deepen their economic ties, including the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Recent discussions between the two countries’ trade ministers focused on enhancing trade and investment through mechanisms like the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) and the Enhanced Trade Partnership.
India firm on not joining RCEP pact: Industry min
9-Dec-2024 Tribune India
India in 2019 decided not to join the mega free trade agreement RCEP as the pact was not addressing its concerns, and, since then, there has been no change in that position, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.