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Standardisation key to reaping AfCFTA benefits, says F.G
30-Nov-2022 This Day
The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Maryam Katagum, has said that the role of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) remained critical in helping the country’s manufacturing sector to fully benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Ghana, six others begin trade under AfCFTA
30-Nov-2022 Modern Ghana
Ghana and six other countries have started trading goods and services under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Mexico’s planned GM corn ban ’deep concern’ for US
30-Nov-2022 BBC
A row between the US and Mexico over a plan by the latter to ban imports of genetically modified corn by 2024 deepened.
What are the green promises that would facilitate the EU agreement with Mercosur?
30-Nov-2022 Pledge Times
The executive arm of the European Union is set to propose a series of environmental and climate commitments in an attempt to Facilitate the approval of a historic trade agreement with four South American countries.
Ukraine strikes digital trade agreement with Britain
30-Nov-2022 Reuters
Britain said it had agreed in principle a digital trade deal with Ukraine, the eastern European country’s first such agreement.
Arctic miner GreenX to pocket £740m in damages from Polish government
30-Nov-2022 City AM
Arctic miner GreenX to pocket £740m in damages from Polish government.
Dutch court dismisses damage claims by RWE and Uniper
30-Nov-2022 SOMO
The Dutch government will not have to pay damages to energy giants RWE and Uniper, a Dutch court in The Hague ruled.
Second round of UAE CEPA talks Dec 19-21
30-Nov-2022 Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia is set to host the second round of formal talks on the bilateral Cambodia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the deal expected to have substantial positive effects on the Kingdom’s trade with the Middle East.
India-UK FTA leaked draft reveals nobody’s gain except big pharma
30-Nov-2022 Info Justice
India - UK FTA provisions favor neither India nor the UK except the pharma industry in a big way. It defeats the firm stand taken by the Indian PM three years ago when he decided to pull out of the RCEP against the corporate interests over people’s lives.
AU summit showcases Common African Agro-Parks
29-Nov-2022 EABWNews
The African Union Members States, the Regional Economic Communities, the United Nations (FAO, UNIDO, ECA), and Development Partners converged to discuss the implementation and financing modalities for the establishment of the Common African Agro-Parks (CAAPs).
European parliament urged to review deal with pro-Russia Algeria
29-Nov-2022 The North Africa Post
A group of influential members of the European Parliament (MEPs) urged the head of the European Commission to review the association agreement with Algeria, a country that is about to pump 17 billion dollars into Russian coffers in arms deals that would give Moscow a financial boost.
Nigeria set to adopt Phase II Protocols of AfCFTA
29-Nov-2022 Nairametrics
The federal government has said it is set to adopt the Phase II Protocols of the African Continental Free Trade Area ( AfCFTA) later this week.
Kenya and South Korea in deal on free trade agreement
29-Nov-2022 Capital News
Nairobi — Kenya and South Korea have agreed on a roadmap that will lead to a free trade agreement between the two countries.
Tanzanian farmers mobilize for agroecology, food sovereignty and pan-Africanism
29-Nov-2022 Peoples Dispatch
On November 17-18, over 400 smallholder farmers gathered for the 27th annual meeting of MVIWATA or the National Network of Small-Scale Farmers Groups in Tanzania.
Groups urge PM to backtrack on CPTPP deal
29-Nov-2022 Malaysians Must Know The Truth
With just one day to go before Malaysia’s entry into the CPTPP is enforced, the Coalition of National Sovereignty urges Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to withdraw from the ratified agreement.
Letter: South Africa will take a heavy toll on AfCFTA
29-Nov-2022 Business Day
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement risks being unworkable if all members follow SANRAL’s example.
Businesses for signing FTA with Canada
28-Nov-2022 The Daily Star
Businesses in Bangladesh want the government to start the negotiation with Canada to sign the free trade agreement in order to retain the duty-free market access in the North American nation.
India, Canada likely to sign free trade pact
28-Nov-2022 The New Indian Express
Five rounds of trade talks have been held between India and Canada, the last round got over on November 18.
Reko Diq settlement hangs by thread
28-Nov-2022 The Express Tribune
The government urged all stakeholders to complete pending actions hampering the conclusion of the $900 million settlement deal in the Reko Diq case to avoid a $5.9 billion penalty.
India, Gulf Cooperation Council agree to pursue free trade agreement; resume talks, says Piyush Goyal
28-Nov-2022 First Post
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have agreed to pursue a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two regions and resume the negotiations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.