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Madagascar : l’Union européenne attend des actes concrets du nouveau pouvoir
à l’occasion de l’8e Table Ronde Économique organisée par l’UE la première de cette ampleur depuis la transition militaire dite Refondation, les représentants de tous les ministères, du secteur privé malgache et des partenaires internationaux se sont réunis autour d’un objectif commun : accélérer la refondation économique du pays. Un nouvel accord de partenariat économique est en préparation. Il inclura désormais les services et les investissements.
Seoul calls for steps to protect Korean firms against new EU trade regulations in FTA meeting
Korea has urged the European Union to protect Korean businesses during the 13th Committee on Trade in Goods meeting in Seoul, advocating for a fair solution amid the EU’s proposed stricter steel safeguards.
Thai commerce minister asks India to resume FTA negotiations
Thailand’s Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun met with Indian Ambassador Nagesh Singh to strengthen economic ties, proposing the resumption of negotiations for a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) covering goods, services, and investment.
India in talks for free trade agreements with US, EU, New Zealand, and others: Piyush Goyal
India is advancing its global trade agenda through active free trade agreement negotiations with countries like the US, EU, and Chile, building on existing deals with the UAE, Australia, and EFTA, while simultaneously enhancing infrastructure and significantly improving the ease of doing business by eliminating 42,000 compliances and 1,500 outdated laws.
Türkiye and Bosnia sign updated trade pact as commerce exceeds $1 billion
Türkiye and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed an updated trade agreement to streamline customs procedures between the two countries.
White House agrees to lower tariffs on some goods from Latin America — including Argentinian beef
The US announced new trade agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador.
Factbox-US, South Korea release details of trade deal
The two countries released a joint fact sheet on the summit meeting last month between US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
The curious case of S Alam and our investment treaty regime
The S Alam arbitration should therefore be seen not simply as a legal challenge but as a policy signal.
Taiwan signs fresh investment, promotion deals
In addition to new pacts with the UK and Canada, Taiwan is working on updating an agreement with Singapore and could renew another one with Indonesia.
Canada eyes fresh start in trade talks with India, says minister Sidhu
Canada and India are working to rebuild trade ties and explore new areas of cooperation after a two-year chill, with Ottawa keen to restart trade negotiations under "a new process", Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said.
Tariff agreement to be signed upon White House approval
The principal negotiations on the US-Bangladesh reciprocal tariff reduction agreement concluded at the end of July, with the process expected to be promptly completed once the White House grants its approval.
Singapore pushes for historic ASEAN-EU digital trade deal
Singapore is driving talks for a groundbreaking digital economy agreement between ASEAN and the European Union, a move that could reshape $300 billion in Southeast Asian digital trade.
India, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to conclude bilateral investment treaty soon
India and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed commitment to conclude a proposed bilateral investment treaty early to unlock robust two-way investment inflows and further deepen mutual cooperation, the Indian finance ministry said.
Korean court prepares to enforce ICSID award, Lone Star faces 316 billion won damages
Korean court set to implement ICSID compensation order, lone star may owe roughly 316.5 billion won plus interest.
UK trade minister says UK-Mercosur trade deal a ‘no brainer’
The South American trading bloc includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia.
The constitutional shield: how Colombia’s judiciary shapes investment treaties through joint interpretation
This policy brief examines an innovative judicial approach by the Colombian Constitutional Court in response to an increase in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) claims.
Webinar: Breaking down Trump’s trade attacks & global solidarity efforts
Join us in calling on governments to stop appeasing Trump. Learn how your work fits into this movement and how you can join us in pushing for resistance and creating a better world.
Vietnam eyes tariff deal soon, as US seeks to cut huge trade deficit
Vietnam is working to sign a trade agreement with the United States soon, Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son said, as a new round of negotiations gets underway in Washington.
Defunding the Amazon: mapping ISDS risk from the oil and gas sector in amazonian countries
The protection of the Amazon is a central theme of the COP30 in Belém, Brazil. However, efforts to ensure that the Amazon is defended are at risk of instead being defunded—by investor-state dispute settlement.
EU and Ecuador launch negotiations for a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement
The SIFA aims to promote sustainable development in Ecuador by making it easier for EU companies to invest and expand their operations in the country, in sectors such as renewable energy, digitalisation, agriculture, transport and logistics.