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Australia’s Port of Darwin move risks ISDS arbitration with China
20-May-2025     East India Forum
The re-elected Australian Labor government plans to reclaim China's 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin. This risks triggering an international arbitration claim by the Chinese-owned Landbridge Group.
India-UK trade pact: A new paradigm for the digital economy Vivan Sharan , Ajai Garg
20-May-2025     Mint
The free trade agreement between New Delhi and London marks India’s turn from defensive caution to strategic ambition as it seeks to shape the digital economy’s rules.
The new UK-EU deal at a glance
20-May-2025     BBC
The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence.
Vietnam says second round of trade talks started in Washington
20-May-2025     Reuters
Vietnam and the United States have commenced the second round of trade negotiations in Washington to address key issues and accelerate progress toward a bilateral trade deal.
CCC MPs refuse to ‘protect and secure’ Mnangagwa’s Belarus deals
19-May-2025     ZimLive.com
President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the signing of several Memorandum of Understanding with Belarus in Minsk on Tuesday, but opposition legislators refused to approve an agreement meant to “protect and secure” Belarusian investments in Zimbabwe.
'Breakthrough' in last-minute EU-UK talks before summit
19-May-2025     BBC
Negotiations to reset the UK's post-Brexit relations reached a "breakthrough" last night, No 10 sources said, as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to meet EU leaders at a summit in London.
Japan not rushing into a bad trade deal with Trump
19-May-2025     Asia Times
Japan’s top trade official gives US counterpart a miss at APEC as Tokyo hardens stance against Trump’s bullying tactics.
After India-Norway pact, Nordic cos eye Goa as hub
19-May-2025     The Times of India
The recently signed India-EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Free Trade Agreement between India and Norway has prompted Nordic firms to explore Goa as a potential hub.
‘Incredible boost’: Europe touts prospect of breakthrough on elusive trade pact
19-May-2025     The Sydney Morning Herald
EU ambassador to Australia Gabriele Visentin signalled that Europe was open to compromise on the use of names such as prosecco and feta by Australian producers.
India, EU conclude another round of FTA talks; deal likely in two phases
19-May-2025     Business Standard
India and the European Union have completed the 11th round of negotiations on their proposed free trade agreement (FTA), agreeing to finalize the deal in two phases due to global trade uncertainties. The talks focus on market access for goods, services, and investment, with the EU seeking duty cuts on automobiles, medical devices, and other products, alongside stronger intellectual property protections.