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Indonesia ready to negotiate free trade agreement with Pakistan: Envoy
12-Sep-2024 Pro Pakistani
Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma, Charge d’Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy, said Indonesia is ready to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan.
Serbia, Israel presidents announce free trade agreement
12-Sep-2024 Balkan Insight
During Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Belgrade, his Serbian counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, said that a free trade deal will be agreed ’as soon as possible’.
Day of action against the WTO and FTAs: Statement of organizations in Canada and the US
12-Sep-2024 La Vía Campesina
Organizations of La Via Campesina in Canada and the United State recommit ourselves to the struggle for food sovereignty here in North America and globally, in solidarity with our movement allies.
Serbia’s lithium gamble: Reviving Rio Tinto’s mine amidst protests and economic promises
12-Sep-2024 TNI
In 2021, Rio Tinto filed a notice of dispute related to the government announcement to cancel the Lithium project in the Jadar Valley under the UK-Serbia bilateral investment agreement.
Maldives-Türkiye FTA drawn up, awaiting Turkish parliament approval
12-Sep-2024 Maldives Republic
The Maldives-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement has been drawn up, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has confirmed. The Preferential Trade Agreement for the FTA was finalised.
India, UAE to review trade deal in talks this week, sources say
11-Sep-2024 Hindustan Times
Indian and Emirati officials are expected to review their trade agreement this week amid concerns raised by Indian industry over a sharp increase in imports of precious metals from the United Arab Emirates.
Mercosur deal ‘not ready’, Commission maintains amid calls to swiftly conclude talks
11-Sep-2024 Ends Europe
Divisions remain on agriculture and sustainability in EU-Mercosur trade talks, as 11 member states call for a final deal this year.
Kenya, US edge closer to landmark trade deal as talks enter eighth round
11-Sep-2024 Kenyans.co.ke
As Kenya and the United States gear up for the eighth round of negotiations under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP), the urgency to conclude a long-delayed free trade agreement has intensified.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): for whose benefit?
11-Sep-2024 bilaterals.org
This webinar, scheduled on Thursday 12 September 2024, aims is to collectively reflect on what does this trade deal mean for ordinary Africans in a time of deep climate, economic and food crises.
Korea, Mongolia hold new round of talks for economic partnership agreement
11-Sep-2024 Korea Times
Korea and Mongolia are actively negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership to strengthen bilateral ties. The third round of talks, held in Ulaanbaatar, focused on expanding trade, investment, and supply chain cooperation. Korea aims to diversify its markets and stabilize supply chains through this partnership.
India for stricter Rules of Origin in auto sector under India, UK trade agreement
11-Sep-2024 Deccan Herald
India and the UK are negotiating a free trade agreement. The UK seeks reduced tariffs on goods, while India wants greater market access for its professionals and protection for its auto industry. Both countries are also discussing sustainability and innovation in the automotive sector.
Privacy statement
10-Sep-2024
Georgia, South Korea finalise economic partnership agreement in Tbilisi meeting
10-Sep-2024 Agenda.ge
Georgian and South Korean officials held the final round of talks for an economic partnership agreement, resulting in agreement on “key areas” including trade in goods and services, intellectual property rights and customs.
GCC, Indonesia begin free trade agreement negotiations
10-Sep-2024 Arab News
The GCC and Indonesia are launching negotiations for a free trade agreement. The talks aim to reduce tariffs, simplify trade procedures, and promote investment. The agreement is expected to strengthen economic ties between the two regions.
SAMIR case: Morocco, Corral Holdings file for rectification of ICSID ruling
9-Sep-2024 Morocco World News
The SAMIR affair, dating back to the refinery’s 2015 closure, has seen Morocco and Corral Holdings locked in a bitter dispute before the ICSID tribunal.
A portrait of transnational power in Mexico: the investment protection system and its consequences
9-Sep-2024 TNI
This report looks at Mexico’s investment protection regime and outlines its main consequences for the country.
Mercosur-China trade talks must address imbalance, Paraguay says
9-Sep-2024 BNN Bloomberg
South American trade bloc Mercosur would be willing to negotiate a trade agreement with China if it addresses the lopsided commerce between the two trading partners, Paraguay Foreign Minister said.
The EAEU plans to establish free trade agreements with several countries
9-Sep-2024 Business Media
The Eurasian Economic Union intends to expand its network of free trade zones by signing agreements with several countries, including Egypt, the UAE, India, and Indonesia.
NFUniversity: Colonial roots of modern free trade agreements
9-Sep-2024 NFU
This talk explored the colonial origins of modern international trade. Geopolitics, power relations, and corporate interests have shaped trade rules for over 500 years before it reached its current form.
Flow of goods brings NZ-EU trade agreement to life
9-Sep-2024 Farmers Weekly
First consignment of beef from New Zealand arrives in Europe under new trade terms.