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King witnesses signing of Joint Declaration on EU-Jordan Strategic, Comprehensive Partnership
30-Jan-2025 The Jordan Times
The comprehensive strategic partnership builds on the EU-Jordan Association Agreement signed in 1997 and entered into force in 2002.
Sri Lanka will review existing trade agreement before signing new ones: President
30-Jan-2025 Economy Next
Sri Lanka will review its existing free trade agreements, including the one with India, before pursuing new agreements. President Dissanayake emphasized the need to evaluate the benefits and shortcomings of past agreements to inform future trade policy.
EU wants to speed up free trade deal with PH
30-Jan-2025 Bilyonaryo
The EU is pushing for a fast-tracked free trade agreement with the Philippines, citing interest from European investors. Negotiations, which resumed in March 2024, are expected to continue, with the EU open to finalizing parts of the agreement even if some areas remain unresolved.
Malaysia to enhance trade with BRICS, FTA partners in 2025
30-Jan-2025 Xinhua English News
Malaysia has announced its 2025 trade targets, prioritizing partnerships with the BRICS group, leveraging existing Free Trade Agreements, and focusing on emerging markets. As the 2025 ASEAN chair, Malaysia will also emphasize regional integration, digital transformation, and sustainable growth in its trade strategy.
FTA with US more likely under Trump regime: Philippines
30-Jan-2025 Fibre2Fashion
The Philippines is optimistic about starting free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the US under a potential second Trump administration, citing past support from Trump appointees. This contrasts with the Biden administration’s cautious approach. The Philippines is also prioritizing its ongoing FTA negotiations with the EU.
Thailand, Israel consider free trade negotiations
30-Jan-2025 Bangkok Post
Thailand and Israel are exploring a free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade and investment. Discussions have begun, focusing on potential collaboration in technology, agriculture, and food security, with Israel also seeking Thai skilled labor. Israel views Thailand as a key partner and potential Southeast Asian hub.
Nigerian businesses yet to benefit from AGOA, says MAN
29-Jan-2025 The Guardian (Nigeria)
The Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria said Nigerian companies have not benefited much from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) since it came into effect.
Algeria to review association agreement with the European Union
29-Jan-2025 Atalayar
Algeria has decided to respond to the increase in criticism of its policies from European countries with the striking decision to review the Association Agreement with the European Union once again.
EU considering new trade regime with Ukraine, media reports
29-Jan-2025 The Kyiv Independent
The European Union does not plan to extend the preferential trade agreement framework in its current form past its June 5 expiration date and is considering a new set of rules instead.
EU-Mexico conclusion of a new trade agreement: the EU Commission adds more fuel to farmers’ anger
29-Jan-2025 European Coordination Via Campesina
ECVC condemns the decision of the leaders of the European Commission and Mexico to conclude the EU-Mexico trade agreement negotiations, just one and a half months after the EU-Mercosur deal negotiations were finalised.
India reviews support to Maldives as Male’s China FTA comes into force
28-Jan-2025 The Economic Times
India is reconsidering its financial aid to the Maldives after the island nation implemented a free trade agreement with China, leading to potential revenue losses.
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.