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UK and EU to begin formal talks on resetting ties next year
10-Dec-2024 Bloomberg
The UK and European Union will begin formal talks on a reset of their relationship next year, as Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she wanted to deepen economic ties with the bloc.
Bahrain, India hold fourth high joint commission meeting
10-Dec-2024 Bahrein News Agency
The ministers welcomed the launch of the first round of negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty and agreed to expedite its conclusion to enhance trade and investment.
USA and Taiwan’s first FTA now in force
10-Dec-2024 Asia Business Outlook
The United States and Taiwan have officially implemented their first trade agreement under the 21st Century Trade Initiative. While Taiwan was excluded from the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, this agreement demonstrates the U.S.’s commitment to strengthening its economic partnership with Taiwan. The agreement covers areas such as anti-corruption, customs, and small and medium-sized enterprises.
The case against a UK Free Trade Agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council
10-Dec-2024 Trade Justice Movement
For the UK, entering into a trade deal with the GCC would fly in the face of public opinion, offer few projected benefits, and send a worrying message about the priorities of the UK’s trade policy when it comes to human rights and climate.
How to buy a piece of a lawsuit and impoverish a country
10-Dec-2024 Inside Climate News
Investors buying into claims against governments are winning huge payouts. Developing nations, and the environment, are losing big.
‘White gold’ seen as pivotal to Europe’s massive trade deal with South America
10-Dec-2024 CNBC
The strategic importance of lithium is likely to have played a major role in the European Union’s blockbuster deal with Brazil, Argentina and three other South American countries, analysts say.
Panthera Resources’ arbitration re-rating possibility too large to ignore, suggests broker
10-Dec-2024 Proactive
Panthera Resources PLC has been highlighted by VSA Capital as one of a growing number of small caps offering potentially significant upside via international litigation.
Norway planning to ratify India-EFTA free trade agreement next year
9-Dec-2024 Business Standard
Norway said that it plans to ratify the India-EFTA free trade agreement next year, the commerce and industry ministry said.
Emmerson launches arbitration against Morocco over potash dispute
9-Dec-2024 MSN
The company announced on its intention to file a case with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes following a setback related to the environmental assessment.
India flags concern over trade lines, potential Chinese product dumping in Oman FTA talks
9-Dec-2024 Mint
Indian officials fear China may seek to dump its goods on India through alternative routes – such as Oman – in response to stiff tariffs being imiposed by the EU and US.
Spanish farmers sound the alarm over EU-Mercosur trade deal
9-Dec-2024 Euractiv
Spain’s main farmers’ organisations are set to protest over the danger they believe the recently-agreed EU-Mercosur deal poses to their sector.
Warsaw counts on Rome to block Mercosur deal
9-Dec-2024 Euractiv
As an EU-Mercosur deal was reached after 25 years, it faces one last stumbling block: member state approval and Poland hopes Italy will play a part in blocking the deal.
Thailand and UK discuss prospects for free trade agreement
9-Dec-2024 ASEAN Now
Thailand and the UK are exploring ways to deepen their economic ties, including the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Recent discussions between the two countries’ trade ministers focused on enhancing trade and investment through mechanisms like the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) and the Enhanced Trade Partnership.
India firm on not joining RCEP pact: Industry min
9-Dec-2024 Tribune India
India in 2019 decided not to join the mega free trade agreement RCEP as the pact was not addressing its concerns, and, since then, there has been no change in that position, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said.
EU-Mercosur threatens people’s right, the planet & democracy
6-Dec-2024 Friends of the Earth Europe
After more than 20 years of secretive negotiations, an agreement has been announced on the EU-Mercosur free-trade deal.
What are the next steps for the EU-Mercosur trade deal?
6-Dec-2024 Reuters
Before implementation, the accord faces a key test in Europe amid stiff resistance from France and some other EU members.
Peru considers signing new FTAs in 2025: Which countries are being considered?
6-Dec-2024 Andina
Peru is close to signing new free trade agreements with countries on various continents around the world.
EU companies in PH support free trade deal
6-Dec-2024 Manila Standard
European companies support the resumption of negotiations for the EU-Philippines free trade agreement with 85 percent of survey respondents viewing it as critical to their business strategies.
EU chief pushes to close Mercosur free trade deal despite French opposition
6-Dec-2024 France 24
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said a free-trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc is "in sight" but faces resistance ahead of a two-day summit in Uruguay.
PH-Chile to launch FTA talks
6-Dec-2024 Malaya
The Philippines and Chile will launch negotiations on a possible Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).