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India, Australia may conclude talks for comprehensive trade deal by Dec
India and Australia plan to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive trade pact by December, a year after implementing the interim Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), according to people aware of the matter.
Version 3.0 China-ASEAN FTA holds 3rd round negotiations
The opening ceremony of the third round of negotiations on Version 3.0 China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) was held Sunday in Kunming, capital of southwest China’s Yunnan Province, said the Ministry of Commerce.
Massive payout: South Korea slapped with $108.5 million penalty for Samsung merger
South Korea has been ordered by the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes to compensate hedge fund Elliott approximately $108.5 million concerning the 2015 merger of two Samsung subsidiaries.
Public service key to AfCFTA implementation
African countries should prioritise upskilling and digitising the public service in order to accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocols, especially in areas where tariff phasedown has been agreed.
US House approves Taiwan trade deal, demands future oversight
The US House of Representatives voted to approve the first agreement signed under the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade and to require congressional consultation for future negotiations.
Hong Kong investors keen to sign FTA with Bangladesh
Hong Kong investors are looking forward to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), China.
Between a mineral and a hard place
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
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.
Korea still faces 5 investor-state dispute cases pending at tribunals
10 ISDS (investor-state dispute settlement) cases were filed against the Korean government and five of them are currently pending.
Africa: The African Growth and Opportunity Act nears its deadline
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
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?
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
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
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
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
Kenya on Monday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union
The EU-Mercosur annex: a greenwashing exercise
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
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
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
The EU has agreed a trade deal with Kenya, marking an important step in Brussels’ efforts to boost economic relations with Africa.