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UK trade secy Jonathan Reynolds to visit India in Feb for FTA talks
28-Jan-2025 Business Standard
Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade plans to visit India next month with a focus on finalising the Free Trade Agreement.
India, Oman trade ministers discuss advancing FTA negotiations pact
28-Jan-2025 Business Standard
Trade ministers of India and Oman reviewed progress of the proposed free trade agreement between the two countries and focused on advancing the negotiations for the pact.
Mozambique approval of AfCFTA tariff offer to take place this quarter – Notícias
28-Jan-2025 Club of Mozambique
Mozambique is awaiting approval of its tariff offer at the next Summit of Heads of State and Government this quarter, in order to effectively begin commercial transactions within the continental free market.
Over 250 Parliamentarians from 17 EU countries urge the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel
28-Jan-2025 European Coordination of Committees and Associations for Palestine
Over 250 Parliamentarians from 17 EU countries called for the suspension of the EU Association Agreement with Israel citing Israel’s breaches of the art 2, so called ’human rights’ clause of the treaty.
Assessing five years of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Proposals on potential amendments
27-Jan-2025 South Centre
Africa’s experience of thirty years of failure in the application of the so-called free market policies of neoliberalism shows that the process of economic transformation and regional integration and the policies required cannot be left to the free-working of market forces.
The Slovak Republic won the arbitration proceedings against the American company Discovery Global LLC
27-Jan-2025 Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic
The subject of the dispute was the issue of conducting geological exploration for the purpose of future exploitation of oil and natural gas.
Iran, Oman sign MOU on preferential trade, customs cooperation
27-Jan-2025 Tehran Times
Iran and Oman have signed a memorandum of understanding on preferential trade and customs cooperation.
As Trump returns, the EU rediscovers the art of the trade deal
27-Jan-2025 Politico
The European Union has clinched a string of pacts after the United States, its top trading partner, flipped into full protectionist mode.
Tanzania, British developer head back to ICSID after stalled talks
27-Jan-2025 The Citizen
Tanzania and British developer Pennyroyal Limited could find themselves back to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) after talks between the two parties failed to yield an agreement.
Venezuela loses multi-billion dollar ConocoPhillips ICSID appeal
27-Jan-2025 Venezuelanalysis
The US oil giant has launched multiple efforts to collect international arbitration awards against the Caribbean nation.
India-Oman trade ministers to review progress of FTA talks
27-Jan-2025 Millennium Post
India and Oman will review their free trade agreement (CEPA) negotiations during an upcoming ministerial visit. While negotiations are largely concluded, Oman has requested revisions to market access for certain products. The visit aims to finalize a mutually beneficial agreement.
Thailand aims to conclude FTA talks with EU this year: commerce minister
27-Jan-2025 The Nation Thailand
Thailand is prioritizing the finalization of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this year, following a recent FTA signed with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The country is also pursuing FTAs with Canada, the UAE, South Korea, and Bhutan, aiming to expand its trade partnerships significantly.
Sri Lanka goes ahead with Singapore Free Trade Agreement
27-Jan-2025 Economy Next
Sri Lanka has decided to proceed with its existing free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore, despite a previous suspension. The decision is based on policy continuity, with some tariff reductions already implemented.
EU plans to shield farmers from free trade deal with South America
24-Jan-2025 Euronews
The European Commission has proposed financial support for farmers negatively impacted by the EU-Mercosur trade agreement – but the safety net would only be triggered in the ‘worst-case scenario’.
Philippines to push for free trade deal with US
24-Jan-2025 Business World
The Philippines will double down on securing a bilateral free trade agreement with the US, which it assumes would be more possible under the administration of President Donald J. Trump.
Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) of the free trade agreement between the European Free Trade Association and Thailand – A critical analysis
24-Jan-2025 Alliance Sud and Public Eye
The SIA falls short of its promises. It contains strong methodological and analytical shortcomings which limit its usefulness for negotiators, stakeholders or the general public.
Switzerland expands free trade network despite doubts
24-Jan-2025 Swiss Info
Switzerland is taking its tally of free trade agreements up to 37 with new economic deals being signed with Thailand and Kosovo.
’The name of the game is diversification’: UAE expands Cepa network to shield economy from trade risks
23-Jan-2025 The National
Looking ahead, financial services and manufacturing are poised to be key growth drivers for the UAE.
DR-CAFTA threatens survival of 80% of Dominican rice producers
23-Jan-2025 Dominican Today
Agricultural expert has raised alarms about the potential collapse of 80% of Dominican rice producers due to the implementation of tariff-free rice imports under the DR-CAFTA agreement.
Amid tensions, Algeria’s Tebboune seeks to re-negotiate EU association agreement
23-Jan-2025 The Arab Weekly
Le président algérien a présidé une réunion stratégique dédiée à l’examen de l’état d’avancement des préparatifs en vue de renégocier cet accord, en vigueur depuis 2005.