15-Jan-2025
Business Standard
Despite nine intense rounds of negotiations over two-and-a-half years, progress on the proposed free trade agreement negotiations between India and the European Union is now on a slow track over fundamental differences.
15-Jan-2025
Business Standard
The UK government told Parliament that the Free Trade Agreement talks with India have been relaunched to deliver a joint ambition of taking the bilateral relationship to even greater heights.
15-Jan-2025
The Parliament Magazine
As the Micula Case heads to the ECJ, it presents a pivotal moment for the intersection of EU law and international arbitration.
15-Jan-2025
The National News
Malaysia and the UAE are strengthening their economic ties through a newly signed CEPA, which aims to boost trade and investment between the two nations. The CEPA is expected to further facilitate this growth by reducing tariffs and improving market access.
14-Jan-2025
New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s free trade deal and investment treaty with the United Arab Emirates have been signed.
13-Jan-2025
The Financial Express
Bangladesh has formed a high-powered working group to prepare for negotiations with Japan on an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). This move follows a joint study and aims to secure duty-free market access to Japan after Bangladesh graduates from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026.
10-Jan-2025
Pearls and Irritations
Clive Palmer’s latest claims join a growing global list of ISDS claims by fossil fuel companies defined by the UN and the OECD as threats to the global climate transition.
10-Jan-2025
Access to Medicines
FTA Watch representatives warned that stricter IP rules in a potential EU FTA could impact access to medicines, increase healthcare costs, and harm Thailand’s domestic pharmaceutical industry. They also highlighted concerns about EU demands regarding government procurement, plant variety protection (UPOV 1991), and import of remanufactured goods.