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Morocco denies a revision of free trade agreements with Tunisia and Egypt
21-Jan-2022 Econostrum
Moroccan Minister of Trade denied the information published according to which Rabat was working on a revision of the free trade agreements (FTA) signed with Tunisia and Egypt.
‘Breakthrough’ as Pakistan, TCC agree over share in Reko Diq case
21-Jan-2022 Ary News
Pakistan and Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) have agreed over 50 percent shares, likely paving way for averting a multi-billion-dollar fine imposed on Pakistan.
S. Korea, Egypt agree to conduct joint study on free trade deal
20-Jan-2022 Yonhap
South Korea and Egypt agreed to conduct a joint feasibility study on a bilateral free trade agreement.
‘Turkey’s goal in its relations with Latin America is to deepen cooperation’
20-Jan-2022 YeniSafak
Turkey and Mercosur need to move economic relations further and sign free trade agreements, said Turkish Foreign Minister.
Govt hopes to conclude trade deals with EU, UAE this year
20-Jan-2022 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia Trade Minister said that at least three trade deals were slated for completion or near completion this year as part of government efforts to diversify export markets.
As Manila deliberates on RCEP, China looms large
20-Jan-2022 Asia Times
In the Philippine, RCEP ratification was distracted by the pandemic and typhoon response. The coming May polls may present some hurdles in fast-tracking accession to RCEP.
Fears UK-India trade deal could undermine sweatshops fight
20-Jan-2022 Politico
A UK agreement with India, the negotiations for which begin this week, could worsen conditions in the clothing sweatshops of South Asian neighbors, according to labor rights campaigners and a major industry group.
AfCFTA is an attractive venture for American investors – Stephanie Sulivan
19-Jan-2022 Ghana Web
The AfCFTA can truly make Ghana a gateway for the African market. US companies already see the opportunity, said US Ambassador to Ghana.
Korea, GCC to resume free trade talks after 12-year hiatus
19-Jan-2022 The Korea Times
A potential free trade agreement between the two sides will increase mutual benefits in the fields of goods, service, investment, intellectual property and energy, said Korean President.
Biden admin seen ‘no appetite’ for bilateral FTA
18-Jan-2022 Manila Bulletin
The Biden administration is perceived not interested in forging bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, which was pushed during the Trump administration.
CPEC phase-II much broader
18-Jan-2022 The Express Tribune
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor phase-II is much broader in scope and focuses on relocation of industries, agriculture sector modernisation, cooperation in science and technology, said Pakistan’s Ambassador to China.
The dos and don’ts of workplace gift giving
18-Jan-2022
New Zealand cheers Canada’s loss in dairy dispute and calls for ’significant reform’
18-Jan-2022 Financial Post
Canada has repeatedly broken its promise to let foreign cheese and butter flow more freely into the country, officials say
Energy Charter Treaty claim pushes Slovenia to weaken fracking rules
17-Jan-2022 Friends of the Earth Europe
A new example of how this secretive corporate court system is undermining climate and environmental policies of EU member states has been brought to light.
Cop26 targets pushed back under threat of being sued
17-Jan-2022 Capital Monitor
Countries party to the Energy Charter Treaty are under yet more pressure to reform the agreement following the Cop26 climate summit, as they weigh the benefits of climate action against the likelihood of getting sued.
S. Korea to submit application for CPTPP in April: finance minister
17-Jan-2022 Korea Herald
South Korea will push to submit an official application to join a mega Asia-Pacific free trade agreement in April.
China and Gulf states pledge to ’inject new impetus’ into talks on free trade agreement
17-Jan-2022 Middle East Eye
Beijing and Gulf states say they are committed to reviving long-dormant talks aimed at reaching a free trade agreement, as they look to strengthen ties and deepen economic cooperation in the face of strained relations with the West.
Why India is trying to seal a free trade agreement with UK
16-Jan-2022 The Indian Express
India and the United Kingdom have launched formal Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, with the aim of concluding an early harvest trade agreement over the next few months.
The EU narrative around trade with Vietnam
14-Jan-2022 The Loop
The EU managed to avoid mass protest by creating an ethical narrative around its trade negotiations with authoritarian Vietnam.
Bangladesh eyes more tie-up with Australia
14-Jan-2022 The Financial Express Bangladesh
As the possibility of a free-trade agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Australia is unlikely soon, trade officials suggest signing a bilateral investment treaty to bolster investment.