20-Mar-2025
The Jakarta Globe
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia is set to make his inaugural state visit to Russia in June, with the signing of a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as a key focus. Under Prabowo’s leadership, Indonesia is strengthening its relationship with Moscow, particularly through its recent entry into the BRICS grouping, which aims to counter Western influence.
20-Mar-2025
Business Standard
India and Malaysia have agreed to expedite the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to achieve a substantial conclusion by 2025, as announced by India’s commerce ministry.
19-Mar-2025
Esquerra Republicana
The Parliament of Catalonia has endorsed an Esquerra Republicana draft rejecting the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.
19-Mar-2025
Mining Weekly
Morocco-focused potash development company Emmerson has drawn down the first tranche of funding under the Capital Provision Agreement, which will provide the company with up to $11-million in both litigation finance capital and working capital.
18-Mar-2025
Philippines News Agency
The Philippines is ready to begin formal negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with India, aiming to tap into significant export potential. The current bilateral trade, though growing, favors Indian exports.
18-Mar-2025
Business Standard
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon aims to finalize a free trade agreement with India within 60 days, targeting a tenfold increase in bilateral trade over the next decade. While both nations express strong optimism and highlight complementary economies, sensitive agricultural products like dairy pose potential challenges.
18-Mar-2025
The Nation Thailand
Thailand and the EU are accelerating free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, aiming for completion by year-end, Thailand views the FTA as crucial for enhancing its global competitiveness and economic security, with the EU being a significant trading partner.
18-Mar-2025
Business Standard
A survey by the Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) reveals strong EU business support for the upcoming EU-India FTA, with 72% planning increased investment, contingent on the removal of non-tariff barriers like complex customs and data localization requirements.
18-Mar-2025
Public Seminar
How an unregulated techno-utopia came into existence and continues to sabotage a nation’s sovereignty.
18-Mar-2025
Nigerian Tribune
ITUC-Africa has issued a powerful call to action, urging governments and institutions to ensure that trade-led growth translates into decent jobs, social justice, and sustainable development.
18-Mar-2025
Hindustan Times
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently set their negotiators the target of finalising a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of the year.