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RSF and 59 other organisations call on EU to suspend Association Agreement with Israel
26-Aug-2024 Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 59 other organisations are calling on the European Union to suspend its Association Agreement with Israel in response to the unprecedented number of journalists killed.
Peru ratifies protocol for UK’s accession to CPTPP
26-Aug-2024 Fibre2Fashion
Peru has ratified the accession protocol of the United Kingdom to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the former’s ministry of foreign affairs recently announced.
Japanese firms keen on AfCFTA success
26-Aug-2024 Zimbabwe Independent
JAPANESE private companies are closely monitoring the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with a senior official revealing this week that the success of the bloc is crucial to their interests.
How the treaty signed with China under OBJ got Nigeria’s jets seized, – ex-Presidential aide
26-Aug-2024 Daily Trust
Laolu Akande, former presidential aide, has shed light on the complexities and consequences of Nigeria’s bilateral investment treaty with China, which has led to significant legal challenges for the country.
Kenya braces for revenue loss as Africa implements free trade pact
26-Aug-2024 The Heritage Times
A recent study by Kenya’s Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis suggests that Kenya may face a reduction in revenue once the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is implemented.
EAEU, UAE discuss issues for speedy conclusion of talks on economic partnership agreement
23-Aug-2024 Interfax
Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister discussed issues regarding the conclusion of negotiations on an economic partnership agreement with the United Arab Emirates.
Korea, Paraguay sign economic partnership agreement on trade and investment
23-Aug-2024 Korea JoongAng Daily
A TIPF is a nonbinding agreement that calls for enhancing economic ties and facilitating cooperative exchanges in various areas. The agreement, however, does not include tariff-free terms like a traditional FTA.
China, Belarus to sign FTA
23-Aug-2024 New Age
Belarus, which has been hit by Western sanctions over its support for Russia’s offensive in Ukraine, said it will sign a free trade deal with China for services and investment.
Free trade talks with GCC on FTA with UAE by year end, says Tengku Zafrul
23-Aug-2024 The Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia is continuing discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for a free trade agreement (FTA) while a bilateral pact with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be concluded by the end of this year.
Canada-Asean FTA in sight by ’next year’
23-Aug-2024 Bangkok Post
A free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is expected to be concluded by next year, according to Canadian and Thai officials who are privy to the talks.
Paraguay open to China trade deals via Mercosur despite Taiwan ties, Pena says
22-Aug-2024 Reuters
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena is "fully open" to trade deals with China via South American trade bloc Mercosur, despite his country’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
S. Korea will expand free trade deals with emerging markets: PM
22-Aug-2024 Yonhap
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said that South Korea will push to expand free trade agreements with emerging markets in Asia and Africa to boost the export-driven economy and enhance supply chain resilience.
India seeking review of certain provisions of free trade agreement with UAE
22-Aug-2024 The Economic Times
Concerns have been raised over increased imports of precious metals from the UAE, potentially leading to revenue losses and tariff evasion.
Rwanda expresses interest in joining Kenya-EU economic partnership deal
22-Aug-2024 The East African
Rwanda has expressed interest in joining Kenya’s Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union (EU), a top official said, becoming the first partner State of the East African Community (EAC) to do so.
International day of action against the WTO and free trade agreements: Call to action!
22-Aug-2024 La Vía Campesina
The 10th of September is recognized by La Via Campesina and its allies worldwide as the International Day of Action Against the World Trade Organization and Free Trade Agreements.
Fossil fuel companies reap billions from arcane dispute clause
21-Aug-2024 Bloomberg
Fossil fuel companies have claimed billions of dollars from countries through an arcane legal provision that could deter governments from imposing more stringent climate laws.
India-Malaysia trade to go beyond bilateral partnership, push new tech
21-Aug-2024 The Hindu BusinessLine
India and Malaysia are part of two free trade pacts – the India-ASEAN FTA (Malaysia is one of the ten ASEAN countries that are signatories to the agreement) and the India-Malaysia CECA. Both pacts are now under review.
US court rules against Argentina in Aerolíneas Argentinas expropriation trial
21-Aug-2024 Buenos Aires Herald
The country must pay US$340 million for the 2008 “unlawful expropriation” of its flag carrier.
Fiji and EU strengthen trade relations
21-Aug-2024 FBC News
Fiji and the European Commission have further strengthened the bilateral trade relations, through the full implementation of the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Pacific States.
bilaterals.org podcast: Special economic zones & the African Continental Free Trade Area
21-Aug-2024 bilaterals.org & Public Services International
This podcast examines the controversial link between Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and the African Continental Free Trade Area, which promotes the use of SEZs to further liberalise the economy, with potentially dramatic consequences for the people of Africa.