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US-Bangladesh FTA talks begin, RMG may see major boost
19-May-2025     The Business Standard News
The US has agreed in principle to pursue a FTA with Bangladesh, which could provide duty-free access for Bangladeshi exports, especially in the readymade garments (RMG) sector, boosting trade with the US market.
Phl reaffirms commitment to join CPTPP, eyes midyear accession
19-May-2025     Daily Tribune
The Philippines, through its Department of Trade and Industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) by the first half of the year.
Indonesia to evaluate CEPA with Australia: Minister Hartarto
19-May-2025     Antara News
Indonesia is set to evaluate its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Australia, signed in 2020, as part of the mandatory five-year review. The evaluation will focus on adding strategic cooperation in critical minerals, such as lithium and manganese, which are important for Indonesia's electric vehicle ecosystem.
Vietnam, US promote negotiations on reciprocal trade agreement
18-May-2025     Vietnam+
This was the first in-person negotiation at the ministerial level between the two countries to implement the negotiation of the Vietnam-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement as directed by the high-ranking leaders of both countries.
Kuwait, China's Hong Kong sign agreement to boost cooperation
18-May-2025     Xinhua
Kuwait and China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region signed an agreement to promote and protect investment.
Hong Kong, Qatar ‘substantially conclude’ investment pact: HKSAR chief
18-May-2025     Gulf News
Hong Kong and Qatar have made significant progress in concluding the negotiations for an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement.
General terms for the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Economic Prosperity Deal
16-May-2025     UK Government
This document serves to define the general terms for the US-UK trade deal.
Russian-backed union free trade deal with Iran goes into effect
16-May-2025     Reuters
The Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union free trade deal with Iran went into effect on Thursday, paving the way for increased trade across sectors ranging from agriculture to metals.
EU ministers aim far higher than British-US trade deal
16-May-2025     Reuters
European Union trade ministers want a more ambitious trade deal than Britain has agreed with the United States.
UAE-Jordan Cepa to come into effect on Thursday
15-May-2025     The National
The comprehensive economic partnership agreement between the UAE and Jordan will come into effect on Thursday, with the deal expected to boost bilateral trade between the nations to more than $8 billion by 2032.