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EU seeks to conclude Australian free-trade deal the summer
5-Apr-2023 Bloomberg
The European Union is seeking to conclude a free-trade agreement with Australia by the summer, even as the two sides still need to work through some of the more contentious issues.
‘Chile is looking to include digital services as well in trade agreement with India’: Alex Wetzig
5-Apr-2023 The Indian Express
Following the recent agreement between Chile and India for cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors, Chile is looking to expand its trade basket with India, Alex Wetzig, Secretary General, Chile’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Singapore and EU sign digital trade agreement
4-Apr-2023 ASEAN Briefing
Singapore and the EU signed a digital trade agreement in February, making it the fifth of its kind signed by the city-state.
How Clive Palmer is suing Australia for $300 billion with the help of an obscure legal clause (and Christian Porter)
4-Apr-2023 The Conversation
Australian business figure Clive Palmer is suing the Australian government for almost A$300 billion in an international tribunal, having lost a case against the Western Australian government he took all the way to the High Court.
Pacific trade deal ‘will make mockery of UK’s climate ambitions’
4-Apr-2023 The Guardian
CPTPP membership will result in more deforestation and endanger animal welfare, say campaigners.
Bangladesh minister hopeful of preferential trade deal with Indonesia
4-Apr-2023 Fibre2Fashion
Bangladesh commerce minister recently expressed hope to Indonesia that both the countries would soon sign a preferential trade agreement.
Vietnam, Israel conclude FTA negotiations
4-Apr-2023 Vietnam Express International
Vietnam and Israel announced the conclusion of negotiations for their free trade agreement (FTA), creating a premise for the two countries to sign the deal right this year.
This CPTPP trade deal will hurt the climate, and for what?
3-Apr-2023 The Sunday Times
Britain is waving through an agreement with minimal benefit and greater risks, from palm oil to emissions.
Korea, Ecuador begin new round of talks for bilateral trade deal
3-Apr-2023 The Korea Times
Korea and Ecuador began their ninth round of talks on the establishment of a bilateral free trade deal.
Australia looks to India for wide market for lithium export
3-Apr-2023 The Hindu
Australia is the world’s biggest exporter of lithium with most of it going to China, which dominates the lithium-ion battery production market.
Costa Rica will negotiate a free trade agreement with Israel
3-Apr-2023 bitfinance
The Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica, Manuel Tovar, and the Minister of Economy and Industry of Israel, Nir Barkart, signed a memorandum of understanding on free trade.
China, Singapore complete ’substantial negotiation’ on FTA upgrade
3-Apr-2023 Global Times
China and Singapore have completed "substantive negotiations" on the upgrade of bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), which will improve market access for each other’s businesses and provide for more transparent and higher-level economic rules.
Joining Pacific trade deal is ‘reckless gamble’, campaigners say
31-Mar-2023 Global Justice Now
Joining the Pacific trade deal is a reckless gamble by a government willing to sacrifice British farmers, workers and the planet in its desperation for a symbolic success.
Republic of Croatia defeats €300 million ICSID claim
31-Mar-2023 Latham & Watkins
The arbitral tribunal found that Croatia was not liable in any way and that the claim for damages should be rejected.
FTA negotiation with EAEU: BD eyes breakthrough in JWG meeting this month
31-Mar-2023 The Financial Express
Bangladesh is expecting to achieve a major breakthrough in the free-trade negotiation with the Eurasian Economic Union scheduled to be held in Dhaka late this month.
India pushing for mobility commitment, social security pact in FTA with UK
31-Mar-2023 The Hindu BusinessLine
India is hoping to persuade the UK to weave in provisions of the bilateral migration and mobility agreement, that allows enhanced opportunity for young professionals to live and work in each other’s countries.
Britain’s joining CPTPP. So what the hell is it?
31-Mar-2023 Politico
So what exactly is the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership — and why did the U.K. get its foot in the door?
UAE-Israel Cepa to take effect on April 1
31-Mar-2023 The National
Tariffs will be removed or reduced on more than 96 per cent of product lines, covering 99 per cent of the current value of traded goods.
Britain to join trans-Pacific trade pact
31-Mar-2023 Reuters
Britain struck a deal to join an 11-country trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan and Australia as it looks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.
Why Nigeria may not leverage AfCFTA to revamp ailing economy
30-Mar-2023 The Nation
On the strength of Nigeria’s estimated 200 million population and huge market, she was tipped as the biggest potential beneficiary of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. However, two years after trading commenced on January 1, 2021, Nigeria is yet to begin practical implementation of the trade pact.