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Rockhopper "disappointed" by award annulment in case against Italy
Rockhopper Exploration PLC suffered a blow in its campaign to win GBP190 million in tranche payments from the Italian government.
Joint industry statement: EU-Australia FTA “Time to get this done”
Australia’s peak industry groups agree there has never been a more critical time for the Australian Government to conclude a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with the European Union.
India, EU may go for comprehensive FTA; investment, GI pacts to follow later
India and the European Union are likely to agree upon a comprehensive free trade agreement instead of an interim deal, an official said.
North American solidarity needed to navigate Trump’s trade wars
An alternative to neoliberal trade policies is urgently needed, not Trump’s gunboat diplomacy and erratic deals.
Humans Group initiates arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Uzbekistan to protect its investment
Humans Mobile Ltd, an international holding company and owner of Humans’ business in Uzbekistan, has formally initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Uzbekistan.
AES wins landmark $733 million arbitration award against Argentina: the path to collection
The AES Corporation, a global power generation and utility company, has secured a significant victory in a long-standing dispute with the Argentine Republic.
US pushes countries for best offers by Wednesday as tariff deadline looms
The Trump administration wants countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners ahead of a self-imposed deadline in just five weeks.
Mongolia plans to sign interim trade agreement with Eurasian Economic Union in June
Mongolia’s interim trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is scheduled to be signed at the next meeting of the EAEU’s main governing body in June.
India, Russia-backed economic bloc to begin free trade talks
Moscow and New Delhi first discussed a potential trade agreement with the bloc in July last year.
RS faces potential €700 million arbitration over Ugljevik power plant debt
The issue stems from a €67 million debt owed by the Ugljevik Mine and Thermal Power Plant to Slovenia’s state-owned electricity company, Elektrogospodarstvo Slovenije.
(Yonhap Interview) Africa a ’market of certainty’ for S. Korea amid shifting trade climate: AfCFTA chief
Africa offers South Korea a reliable alternative market grounded in a rules-based system and predictability, making it an attractive partner amid a shifting global trade environment, the head of the region’s free trade bloc has said.
Digital trade: the new frontline in the fight for our rights
The EU is signing digital trade deals that could undermine fundamental rights and block oversight of software systems shaping our lives. From data protection to algorithmic accountability.
2025 national trade estimate report on foreign trade barriers of the President of the United States on the trade agreements program
The 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers is the 40th report in an annual series that highlights significant foreign barriers to US exports, US foreign direct investment, and US electronic commerce.
Trump accuses China of violating trade deal, doubles steel and aluminum tariffs
US President Donald Trump on Friday accused China of violating a bilateral deal to roll back tariffs and announced a doubling of worldwide steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%, once again rattling international trade.
Gulf countries look east and west for trade agreements
The GCC is looking east and west for free trade agreements and foreign investments to drive non-oil revenue.
India, Chile conclude first round of talks for wider FTA
India and Chile have completed the first round of negotiations for a proposed comprehensive free trade agreement, the Department of Commerce said.
PTA, one of main documents signed by Iran, Oman recently
Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization referred to the details of trade documents and agreements recently signed between Iran and Oman, and mentioned preferential trade agreement as one of the most important.
Trump says Pakistani representatives coming to US next week for trade talks
US President Donald Trump said representatives from Pakistan are coming to the United States next week as the South Asian country seeks to make a deal on tariffs.
UAE-Serbia CEPA officially comes into force
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Serbia has officially come into force.
Protecting foreign investments in clean energy projects from regulatory changes
By protecting fossil fuel investments, investment treaties with ISDS are undermining the global energy transition. This briefing explores three alternative tools that may protect foreign investors from regulatory changes.