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World Bank arbitration tribunal dismisses Emirati oil firm’s EGP 3 bn case against Egyptian government
9-Jul-2024 Enterprise
The World Bank’s ICSID dismissed claims brought against the Egyptian government by UAE-based CTIP Oil & Gas Investment Limited.
Keir Starmer says he wants a better Brexit trade deal
9-Jul-2024 Politico
Britain wants a better trade agreement with the European Union, new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Northern Ireland’s politicians.
SAMIR oil refinery: Morocco rejects $2.7 billion compensation claim from Saudi firm
9-Jul-2024 Morocco World News
Morocco dismissed the claims, maintaining that the businessman was engaging in blackmail and illegal maneuvers to obstruct the liquidation process of Morocco’s sole oil refinery, Samir.
Gabriel Resources appeals ICSID ruling on Rosia Montana gold mining project in Romania
9-Jul-2024 Romania-Insider
Canadian company Gabriel Resources filed an appeal against the decision of the Washington Arbitration Court by which Romania won the case in the Roșia Montană gold mining project, requesting its annulment.
Brazil adopts free trade with Palestinian Authority in show of support
9-Jul-2024 Reuters
Brazil has put into effect a free trade agreement with the Palestinian Authority that has been waiting for ratification for more than decade, in a show of support for the Palestinian people.
US company battles Nicaragua in arbitration tribunal
8-Jul-2024 Havana Times
The US company is appealing under CAFTA (Central American Free Trade Agreement) for the invasion of its property in Jinotega and the destruction of its avocado and other orchards.
Cabinet adopts Kenya-UAE trade deal
8-Jul-2024 The Star
The two countries concluded early this year negotiations for the initial phase of the agreement.
EU’s trade policy clashes with sustainability and food sovereignty ambitions, says farming group
8-Jul-2024 Euractiv
The EU should control agricultural prices and abandon its policy of free trade agreements, including the long-stalled trade deal with Mercosur, a representative of the farmers’ organisation European Coordination Via Campesina said.
FTA talks with S Korea set to start
8-Jul-2024 Bangkok Post
Thailand will host the first round of talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea from Tuesday until Thursday in Bangkok, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN).
India, UK to meet for FTA talks this month
8-Jul-2024 Financial Express
With business of government formation over in India and UK, officials from both sides will get together later this month itself to carry forward the negotiation process on the proposed Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
Belarus ratifies EAEU-Iran free trade agreement
8-Jul-2024 BelTA
Belarus has ratified the free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states, on the one hand, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the other.
Second round of PH-UAE trade talks set this week
8-Jul-2024 Manila Times
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates will hold a second round of free trade talks this week, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said, with the aim of concluding negotiations by October or November this year.
A new UK government renews hopes for a free trade deal with Canada
8-Jul-2024 CBC
The major shift in the British political landscape after Thursday’s election is reviving hope for a possible free trade deal across the pond in Canada. Talks on a deal, which began after Brexit, collapsed in January.
EU woos Nigeria with elaborate trade deal
5-Jul-2024 Business Day
The European Union urged Nigeria to reconsider its position on the Economic Partnership Agreement to boost trade relations with the EU.
Pakistani minister urges early conclusion of preferential trade agreement with Azerbaijan
5-Jul-2024 SME Times
Pakistani Minister of Commerce has called for an early conclusion of a preferential trade agreement and bilateral transit trade agreement with Azerbaijan.
Serbia concludes trade agreements with Egypt and UAE: Tariffs to be eliminated on specific products
5-Jul-2024 Welcome to Serbia
Serbia has successfully finalized negotiations on free trade agreements with Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, which are set to come into effect following ratification and exchange of notes.
Orla Mining files US$400 million arbitration request in Panama
5-Jul-2024 Resource World
Orla Mining Ltd. has filed a request for arbitration against the Government of Panama under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement regarding the cancellation of the Cerro Quema mining concession in late 2023.
Dhaka looks beyond free trade in ties with Beijing
4-Jul-2024 The Business Standard News
Bangladesh and China are moving towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aiming to significantly boost trade and investment, replacing talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Trade talk to ramp up in H2
4-Jul-2024 Bangkok Post
Thailand is expected to conclude the ongoing Thailand-EU and Asean-Canada FTA negotiations in response to the private sector’s needs, while moving forward with new FTA negotiations with South Korea and Bhutan to expand trade and investment opportunities.
I-EU CEPA negotiations hijack democratic rights and ignore potentional impacts on society
4-Jul-2024 Indonesia AIDS Coalition
Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) and the Indonesia AIDS Coalition (IAC) criticized the I-EU CEPA, which hijacked the people’s rights to democracy while ignoring the negotiations’ wider impact. The I-EU CEPA negotiations lacked transparency, ignored public aspirations, and did not allow for meaningful participation from civil society groups.