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US proposes pick-and-choose Indo-Pacific economic framework
13-May-2022 Hindustan Times
A State Department spokesperson said the US was still discussing the mechanics of the framework with its partners but will design IPEF to prioritise flexibility and inclusion
EU and Japan agree on digital cooperation
13-May-2022 Ghana News Agency
The European Union and Japan have agreed on increased cooperation to develop digital technologies, cyber security and artificial intelligence.
Russia’s Sberbank to appeal against Ukraine’s move to seize its assets
13-May-2022 Reuters
Russia’s top lender Sberbank initiated investment arbitration proceedings against Ukraine after its parliament approved a presidential decree allowing for the forced seizure of Sberbank-owned assets in the country.
India, Oman agree to have joint feasibility study on limited trade deal
12-May-2022 Business Standard
The development is taking place at a time when India is set to begin deeper engagements with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries towards inking a free trade agreement (FTA).
UK rejects EU proposals to resolve N.Irish trade dispute
12-May-2022 Euronews
The EU will launch legal action and possibly impose countermeasures if London takes unilateral action.
New Zealand challenges Canada dairy tariffs under CPTPP
12-May-2022 RNZ
New Zealand has fired a warning shot at Canada over dairy tariffs, kicking off a dispute resolution under the trans-Pacific Partnership pact - the first of its kind.
India-UK FTA on fast track as third round of talks covers most policy areas
12-May-2022 CNBC TV18
The free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the UK have resulted in the draft treaty text advancing across the majority of chapters at the end of the third round of talks.
India, Canada look to expedite FTA negotiations
12-May-2022 Hindustan Times
Union commerce and industries minister Goyal and his Canadian counterpart Mary Ng had earlier agreed to formally relaunch negotiations for the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and also to consider an interim agreement or Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA).
Overselling EU trade deals: new study uncovers failures of sustainability impact assessments
11-May-2022 Greenpeace
The European Commission uses flawed and tardy sustainability impact assessments as a fig leaf for environmentally, socially and economically damaging EU trade agreements, according to a new study.
Thai gold mine blamed for sickening local villagers is set to reopen
11-May-2022 Mongabay
Citing the free-trade agreement between Australia and Thailand, Kingsgate, announced in November 2017 that it had filed a suit against Thailand at an international arbitration tribunal.
Bhutan and Thailand to have bilateral trade
11-May-2022 Kuensel Online
The government of Bhutan and Thailand agreed to sign a bilateral trade agreement. The two countries have a trade and economic cooperation agreement as of now.
AfCFTA: Cross-border service integration will boost African oil and gas industry, says Briggs
11-May-2022 This Day
Chief Dumo Lulu Briggs, Chairman of Platform Petroleum Limited, has admonished that cross-border service integration through the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will boost the African oil and gas industry.
DTI still hopeful for RCEP concurrence this month
11-May-2022 Philippine News Agency
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) remains hopeful that the Senate will concur with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the Asean-led free trade deal with its five free trade partners, this month.
Oman’s trade minister visits India amid FTA buzz
11-May-2022 Financial Express
Oman’s trade minister visit comes amid reports Oman has been keen on an FTA between India and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
ECOWAS experts meet to consider draft offer on trade in services for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
11-May-2022 African Business
The 7th Regional meeting reviewed the draft ECOWAS Offer for the AfCFTA Trade in Services negotiations and held bilateral sessions between ECOWAS Commission and Member States.
Japan, Africa look to deepen trade ties
10-May-2022 Africa Times
Japan is looking to expand its presence on the African continent, with trade and investment taking center stage during the Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum held in Nairobi
What is India-EU Trade and Technology Council, and how it will help ongoing FTA negotiations
10-May-2022 The Print
Council will focus on areas like 5G and AI, seek to deepen cooperation in trade and security. Experts say it’ll ’smoothen’ overall FTA negotiations between India and EU.
US Indo-Pacific economic initiative launch eyed in May: Japan envoy
10-May-2022 Kyodo
The US government aims to launch its Indo-Pacific economic engagement initiative around the time of President Joe Biden’s visit to Japan later in May.
IPEF at the crossroads
10-May-2022 Eyes on Trade
"Lobbyists for the giant corporations are celebrating IPEF as the second coming of the TPP," warned Senator Warren.
South Korea’s incoming government considers joining US economic pact
10-May-2022 Reuters
South Korea is "positively considering" joining an Indo-Pacific economic pact planned by the United States, a government official said.