10-Dec-2024
Bahrein News Agency
The ministers welcomed the launch of the first round of negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty and agreed to expedite its conclusion to enhance trade and investment.
10-Dec-2024
Asia Business Outlook
The United States and Taiwan have officially implemented their first trade agreement under the 21st Century Trade Initiative. While Taiwan was excluded from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, this agreement demonstrates the U.S.’s commitment to strengthening its economic partnership with Taiwan. The agreement covers areas such as anti-corruption, customs, and small and medium-sized enterprises.
10-Dec-2024
Trade Justice Movement
For the UK, entering into a trade deal with the GCC would fly in the face of public opinion, offer few projected benefits, and send a worrying message about the priorities of the UK’s trade policy when it comes to human rights and climate.
10-Dec-2024
Inside Climate News
Investors buying into claims against governments are winning huge payouts. Developing nations, and the environment, are losing big.
9-Dec-2024
Business Standard
Norway said that it plans to ratify the India-EFTA free trade agreement next year, the commerce and industry ministry said.
6-Dec-2024
Friends of the Earth Europe
After more than 20 years of secretive negotiations, an agreement has been announced on the EU-Mercosur free-trade deal.
6-Dec-2024
Manila Standard
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.
6-Dec-2024
Business Inquirer
Canada and the Philippines have initiated exploratory talks for a potential free trade agreement (FTA), aiming to boost bilateral trade currently valued at $1.49 billion. The first round of negotiations is set for the first half of 2025. This move aligns with the Philippines’ broader strategy of expanding its trade network through FTAs with countries like the United Arab Emirates and Chile.
