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Between a mineral and a hard place
22-Jun-2023 TNI
In the era of the energy transition, questions of state control and power are back on the agenda in a big way.
EU and Kenya conclude negotiations for an ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement
22-Jun-2023 European Interest
The EU and Kenya have announced today the political conclusion of the negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The Agreement will boost trade in goods and create new economic opportunities, with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya’s economic development.
Africa: The African Growth and Opportunity Act nears its deadline
22-Jun-2023 Lexology
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows duty- and quota-free exports from eligible African countries into the United States, is due to expire in 2025.
Kenya signs bilateral agreement with Jamaica
22-Jun-2023 Capital FM
The bilateral agreement is related to tea and coffee, tourism sector, jobs and financial technology.
Zooming in on the Investment Protocol to the AfCFTA: a new era for investment disputes across Africa?
21-Jun-2023 Lexology
State parties consider whether to turn to traditional methods of investment dispute settlement mechanisms or more innovative solutions, such as an African investment court.
India, UAE work on trade niggles
21-Jun-2023 Live Mint
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to begin talks to resolve exporters’ concerns regarding exhaustive details of manufacturing and procurement being sought by customs of both countries to enforce rules-of-origin requirements agreed under the free trade pact last year.
India’s free trade talks ’ignore’ human rights, social justice, environmental impact
21-Jun-2023 Counterview
More than 130 organisations and civil society leaders have expressed concern at the lack of transparency and non-inclusive consultation processes adopted by the Union Government in the negotiations for entering into free trade, comprehensive economic partnership or investment related agreements.
EU seeks to conclude trade negotiation with Indonesia before 2024 elections
21-Jun-2023 The Jakarta Post
Seeking to avoid the fiasco of finalizing negotiations during next year’s elections in Indonesia, the European Union wants to conclude trade negotiations by the end of this year, while its more controversial deforestation policy, which could hammer Indonesia’s palm oil industry, continues to cast a heavy pall in Jakarta.
Kenya signs trade deal with European Union to safeguard exports
20-Jun-2023 Reuters
Kenya on Monday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union
The EU-Mercosur annex: a greenwashing exercise
20-Jun-2023 Friends of the Earth Europe
Friends of the Earth Europe commissioned a legal analysis of the European Commission’s additional environmental protocol which demonstrates that it is a mere greenwash, only offering cosmetic and unenforceable adjustments.
China submits papers for CPTPP accession
19-Jun-2023 China Daily
The Chinese government has submitted the documents for China’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
India, UK seek equal treatment for services companies in FTA: Official
19-Jun-2023 Bizz Buzz News
India and the UK are seeking equal treatment in each other’s market for their respective companies engaged in the services sector under the proposed free trade agreement, which is under negotiations.
EU agrees trade deal with Kenya as Brussels aims to boost Africa ties
18-Jun-2023 Financial Times
The EU has agreed a trade deal with Kenya, marking an important step in Brussels’ efforts to boost economic relations with Africa.
AfDB donates Madagascar $1.5m to help join AfCFTA
18-Jun-2023 The North Africa Post
The African Development Bank has granted Madagascar $1.5 million in view of helping the African country work on its adherence to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), local media “Madagascar Tribune” reported.
Options for dispute resolution under AfCFTA investment protocol
18-Jun-2023 Mining Review Africa
The African Union Heads of State agreed to adopt a Protocol on Investment to the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement – AfCFTA.
ECOWAS deepens support to the private sector to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
18-Jun-2023 ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), organized a regional capacity building workshop for Master Trainers from Business Associations on AFCFTA.
Three trade agreements between Israel and Morocco signal stronger ties following Abraham Accords
18-Jun-2023 Allisraelnews
Israel and Morocco signed three trade agreements to strengthen cooperation between the two nations on Monday.
Sri Lanka possibly joining RCEP trade deal: ASEAN
16-Jun-2023 The Island Online
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn on Wednesday met with the Sri Lankan presidential secretariat, led by the president’s senior economic adviser Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, in Jakarta.
Joint press release on the meeting between President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador
16-Jun-2023 European Commission
To develop a deeper political, trade and cooperation partnership, President López Obrador and President von der Leyen concurred on the importance of the draft modernised Global Agreement and agreed to expedite negotiations with a view to finalise the agreement before the end of the year.
Honduras ends FTA with Taiwan after president visits China
15-Jun-2023 Taiwan News
Honduras told Taiwan it is ending their bilateral free trade agreement, effective from the end of 2023.