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India, Russia target $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030, FTA with EAEU
10-Jul-2024 Business Standard
There was one round of discussions between the Eurasian Economic Union and India and it is expected that this would be expedited in the months ahead.
Hong Kong’s bid to join RCEP trade bloc receives warm response, chief executive says
10-Jul-2024 South China Morning Post
A majority of the members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have responded positively to Hong Kong’s application to join the trade bloc, the city’s Chief Executive said.
Korea, Thailand launch first round of talks for trade deal
9-Jul-2024 Korea Times
Korea’s trade ministry announced Tuesday that it has launched the first round of negotiations with Thailand to seek an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) aimed at bolstering bilateral trade and investment.
Argentina urges Mercosur to sign FTA with Vietnam and Indonesia
9-Jul-2024 The Voice of Vietnam
Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino has urged the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) to be more flexible in negotiations and seek free trade agreements with Vietnam and Indonesia.
Dhaka, Bangkok to begin FTA talks next month
9-Jul-2024 Apparel Resources
Bangladesh and Thailand will begin Free Trade Talks in Dhaka next month to expand bilateral trade to the tune of US $ 2 billion, Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor announced.
World Bank arbitration tribunal dismisses Emirati oil firm’s EGP 3 bn case against Egyptian government
9-Jul-2024 Enterprise
The World Bank’s ICSID dismissed claims brought against the Egyptian government by UAE-based CTIP Oil & Gas Investment Limited.
Keir Starmer says he wants a better Brexit trade deal
9-Jul-2024 Politico
Britain wants a better trade agreement with the European Union, new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Northern Ireland’s politicians.
SAMIR oil refinery: Morocco rejects $2.7 billion compensation claim from Saudi firm
9-Jul-2024 Morocco World News
Morocco dismissed the claims, maintaining that the businessman was engaging in blackmail and illegal maneuvers to obstruct the liquidation process of Morocco’s sole oil refinery, Samir.
Gabriel Resources appeals ICSID ruling on Rosia Montana gold mining project in Romania
9-Jul-2024 Romania-Insider
Canadian company Gabriel Resources filed an appeal against the decision of the Washington Arbitration Court by which Romania won the case in the Roșia Montană gold mining project, requesting its annulment.
Brazil adopts free trade with Palestinian Authority in show of support
9-Jul-2024 Reuters
Brazil has put into effect a free trade agreement with the Palestinian Authority that has been waiting for ratification for more than decade, in a show of support for the Palestinian people.
US company battles Nicaragua in arbitration tribunal
8-Jul-2024 Havana Times
The US company is appealing under CAFTA (Central American Free Trade Agreement) for the invasion of its property in Jinotega and the destruction of its avocado and other orchards.
Cabinet adopts Kenya-UAE trade deal
8-Jul-2024 The Star
The two countries concluded early this year negotiations for the initial phase of the agreement.
EU’s trade policy clashes with sustainability and food sovereignty ambitions, says farming group
8-Jul-2024 Euractiv
The EU should control agricultural prices and abandon its policy of free trade agreements, including the long-stalled trade deal with Mercosur, a representative of the farmers’ organisation European Coordination Via Campesina said.
FTA talks with S Korea set to start
8-Jul-2024 Bangkok Post
Thailand will host the first round of talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea from Tuesday until Thursday in Bangkok, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN).
India, UK to meet for FTA talks this month
8-Jul-2024 Financial Express
With business of government formation over in India and UK, officials from both sides will get together later this month itself to carry forward the negotiation process on the proposed Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
Belarus ratifies EAEU-Iran free trade agreement
8-Jul-2024 BelTA
Belarus has ratified the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states, on the one hand, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the other.
Second round of PH-UAE trade talks set this week
8-Jul-2024 Manila Times
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates will hold a second round of free trade talks this week, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said, with the aim of concluding negotiations by October or November this year.
A new UK government renews hopes for a free trade deal with Canada
8-Jul-2024 CBC
The major shift in the British political landscape after Thursday’s election is reviving hope for a possible free trade deal across the pond in Canada. Talks on a deal, which began after Brexit, collapsed in January.
EU woos Nigeria with elaborate trade deal
5-Jul-2024 Business Day
The European Union urged Nigeria to reconsider its position on the Economic Partnership Agreement to boost trade relations with the EU.
Pakistani minister urges early conclusion of preferential trade agreement with Azerbaijan
5-Jul-2024 SME Times
Pakistani Minister of Commerce has called for an early conclusion of a preferential trade agreement and bilateral transit trade agreement with Azerbaijan.