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Swiss firms keen to expand India presence as FTA implementation draws near
Swiss firms eye India expansion as FTA with EFTA nears implementation. With $100B investment planned over 15 years, sectors like biotech, pharma, and engineering align with India’s growth goals, making it a key hub for global value chains and innovation.
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.
After India-Norway pact, Nordic cos eye Goa as hub
The recently signed India-EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Free Trade Agreement between India and Norway has prompted Nordic firms to explore Goa as a potential hub.
India trying to secure greater access for steel exports through FTA talks, minister says
India is trying to secure greater access for its steel exports through free trade agreement talks with various countries, federal trade minister Piyush Goyal said.
Europeche calls for exclusion of tuna from new free trade agreement with Thailand
As the European Commission and Thailand begin the fifth round of trade negotiations today until 4 April, calls are growing in Spain for tuna to be excluded from any future deal with Bangkok.
EU firms want removal of non-tariff barriers as part of FTA deal with India
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.
Meat Institute asks USTR to remove non-tariff trade barriers
The Meat Institute is calling for the removal of non-tariff barriers to trade and for access to new markets for meat and poultry products.
Business views on Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships (CTIPs)
The EU should adopt a pragmatic and open approach, pursuing CTIPs with countries with vast resources of raw materials and minerals, and with countries that present opportunities for cooperation on clean tech, based on a value-chain approach.
MY-UAE CEPA a boost for local palm oil exporters to expand in the Middle East
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council believes the recently signed Malaysia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is set to deliver substantial benefits to the local palm oil industry.
Kwara garment to leverage African free trade agreement
Kwara Garment Factory in Nigeria plans are underway to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, and explore export opportunities across Africa.
Panthera Resources’ arbitration re-rating possibility too large to ignore, suggests broker
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.
EU companies in PH support free trade deal
European companies support the resumption of negotiations for the EU-Philippines free trade agreement with 85 percent of survey respondents viewing it as critical to their business strategies.
Agriculture groups praise CEPA trade deal with Indonesia
The Canadian Meat Council says a new trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia holds significant potential for meat exporters.
Joint statement by 78 business associations on EU-Mercosur free trade agreement negotiations
We call for the swift conclusion of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement negotiations, a step that is key for preserving our joint competitiveness.
Honduras against the corporate Goliath
An impoverished country resisting foreign investors’ claims.
There are no free lunches in trade deals
How to cut through the PR and understand an agreement.
Japanese firms keen on AfCFTA success
JAPANESE private companies are closely monitoring the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with a senior official revealing this week that the success of the bloc is crucial to their interests.
Seed wars: how UK trade deals threaten global south farmers
Seed laws, often influenced by corporate interests, criminalize traditional farming practices and threaten food security. Farmers worldwide are increasingly restricted from saving and exchanging seeds, leading to a decline in agricultural biodiversity. While international agreements like UPOV and trade deals solidify corporate control including UK trade deals.
Dangote, Flour Mills, Tolaram make first AfCFTA exports
Dangote Group, Flour Mills of Nigeria and Tolaram are among nine companies that made first exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Dangote Refinery opens opportunity for shipping business, AfCFTA
Dangote Refinery is positioning Nigeria for the AfCFTA, which is also creating new trade opportunities between Nigeria and African countries.