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EU considering new trade regime with Ukraine, media reports
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
GreenX Metals defends £252 million award against Poland
GreenX Metals Limited has confirmed its stance in defending the £252 million arbitration award granted to the company, following Poland’s recent legal challenges.
The Slovak Republic won the arbitration proceedings against the American company Discovery Global LLC
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
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
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
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.
Venezuela loses multi-billion dollar ConocoPhillips ICSID appeal
The US oil giant has launched multiple efforts to collect international arbitration awards against the Caribbean nation.
Investment arbitration and the never-ending MOL v. Croatia saga
The intersection of international investment law and domestic politics often leads to high-profile arbitration cases, with the annulment of awards frequently making headlines.
India-Oman trade ministers to review progress of FTA talks
India and Oman will review their free trade agreement (CEPA) negotiations during an upcoming ministerial visit. While negotiations are largely concluded, Oman has requested revisions to market access for certain products. The visit aims to finalize a mutually beneficial agreement.
Thailand aims to conclude FTA talks with EU this year: commerce minister
Thailand is prioritizing the finalization of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) this year, following a recent FTA signed with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The country is also pursuing FTAs with Canada, the UAE, South Korea, and Bhutan, aiming to expand its trade partnerships significantly.
Sri Lanka goes ahead with Singapore Free Trade Agreement
Sri Lanka has decided to proceed with its existing free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore, despite a previous suspension. The decision is based on policy continuity, with some tariff reductions already implemented.
EU plans to shield farmers from free trade deal with South America
The European Commission has proposed financial support for farmers negatively impacted by the EU-Mercosur trade agreement – but the safety net would only be triggered in the ‘worst-case scenario’.
Philippines to push for free trade deal with US
The Philippines will double down on securing a bilateral free trade agreement with the US, which it assumes would be more possible under the administration of President Donald J. Trump.