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UK-India FTA raises concerns among British rice millers
23-Oct-2023 The Economic Times
A 1 billion ($1.2 billion) corner of the UK economy is fearing for its future as Britain and India close in on a long-awaited free-trade agreement.
"Concessions on both sides" for EU trade deal
20-Oct-2023 Yahoo Finance
Belgium’s top diplomat in Australia expects a free trade deal with the European Union to be sealed by the end of this year, saying there will be "concessions on both sides".
Jokowi, Saudi Crown Prince MBS Discuss ISA-CEPA and RI-GCC, Says Trade Minister
20-Oct-2023 TEMPO.CO
Zulhas said one of the topics discussed at the meeting was the formation of the negotiating team for the Indonesia-Saudi Arabia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ISA-CEPA).
Malaysia PM proposes free trade pact between ASEAN, Gulf council
20-Oct-2023 Reuters
Malaysia is proposing the creation of a free trade agreement between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) its premier said on Friday at a summit of the two blocs.
India-UK FTA: Committee of Secretaries meet to iron out tricky parts
20-Oct-2023 Mint
As both countries inch closer to signing the agreement, discussions have focused on contentious parts such as intellectual property rights (IPR), rules of origin and bilateral investment treaties (BIT)
Serbia, UAE to sign free trade deal
18-Oct-2023 SeeNews
Serbia expects to sign a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of this year, the head of Serbia’s Chamber of Commerce said.
India, UK free trade deal unlikely to finalise by month end: Report
18-Oct-2023 Business Standard
India and the United Kingdom (UK) are unlikely to ink the much-anticipated trade deal by the end of October due to unresolved differences over market access issues, especially in services, according to a Financial Times report.
AfCFTA: More free trade? For whose benefit?
13-Oct-2023 bilaterals.org & GRAIN
So what does this trade deal mean for ordinary Africans in a time of deep climate, economic and food crises?
India-UK likely to sign FTA deal by October end: Report
11-Oct-2023 Mint
India and the United Kingdom are expected to sign a proposed free-trade agreement deal at the end of October 2023.
UAE signs CEPA with Georgia, deal to come into effect in Q1-24
11-Oct-2023 Gulf News
The UAE and the Republic of Georgia have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The UAE is preparing to conclude CEPAs with six more countries.
India, Peru set to resume discussion on trade agreement
10-Oct-2023 Mint
A special round of negotiations for the India-Peru trade agreement is set to take place during 10-11 October and will include an investment chapter.
Millions awarded to Lee-Chin in dispute with Dominican Republic
9-Oct-2023 The Gleaner
Jamaican business mogul Michael Lee-Chin has been awarded more than US$43 million in an investment dispute with the Dominican Republic.
Remove trade barriers to increase per capita income, IMF tells African leaders
9-Oct-2023 The Cable
Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says African governments must remove trade barriers to increase the continent’s per capita income.
As China seeks to supercharge energy deals in Middle East, Qatar eyes benefits of a free-trade agreement
9-Oct-2023 South China Morning Post
Six Middle Eastern countries, comprising the Gulf Cooperation Council, have been seeking a free-trade deal with China for nearly 20 years.
Kenya and US in advance talks on AGOA extension as exports soar to Sh50b
9-Oct-2023 People Daily
Kenya and the United States are in advanced talks to extend the African Growth Opportunity Act (Agoa) for another 10 years.
British delegation to start next round of India-UK FTA talks on Monday
9-Oct-2023 The Tribune
Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from sectors like IT, and healthcare in UK market.
Another Canadian mining company claims compensation against Tanzania
6-Oct-2023 The Citizen
Another Canadian mining company, Montero Mining & Exploration has confirmed a date for the hearing of an investment dispute where it is claiming a Sh168 billion (C$90m) compensation against the United Republic of Tanzania.
Kenya, US finalizing new trade deal
6-Oct-2023 The Kenyan Wall Street
Kenya and the United States are finalizing a new trade agreement. President William Ruto and his US counterpart, Joe Biden agreed to expedite the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement.
United States and Kenya to hold second negotiating round under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
6-Oct-2023 USTR
The United States and Kenya will hold a second in-person round under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) in Washington, DC, from October 4-7, 2023.
The EU’s extractive trade policies in Tunisia contribute to migration
6-Oct-2023 Aljazeera
If the EU really wants to address what it calls a ‘migration crisis’, it needs to rethink how it trades with the rest of the world.