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Egypt approves investment promotion agreement with Saudi Arabia
7-May-2025     Middle East Monitor
The Egyptian parliament approved an agreement on the promotion and protection of mutual investments signed between Egypt and Saudi Arabia last October, Gulf Online reported.
Singapore-Pacific Alliance free trade agreement enters into force for Republic, Chile and Peru
6-May-2025     The Straits Times
A free trade agreement has entered into force for Singapore, Chile and Peru, three of the five partner countries in the Pacific Alliance-Singapore FTA.
Trump film tariffs to be part of UK-US trade talks
6-May-2025     BBC
Film tariffs are set to form part of trade negotiations between the UK and US after Donald Trump threatened to apply a 100% charge against movies made in foreign countries.
PTA with Japan sought to ease tariffs
6-May-2025     The Express Tribune
Pakistan has raised serious concerns over high tariffs imposed by Japan and calls for entering into a bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement to ensure fair competition and balanced tariffs.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine and Ecuador to work toward free trade agreement
5-May-2025     RBC Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa. They discussed the possibility of signing a free trade agreement and agreed that their teams would work on it.
India-New Zealand FTA: First in-person round of talks kick off in New Delhi
5-May-2025     NDTV
During New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, the two countries had stated that a 60-day timeline for the completion of talks is a possibility.
Sunset clause in BIT, data localisation, UK's new carbon tax may delay FTA with India: Sources
5-May-2025     CNBC TV18
The Indian industry is demanding greater access for its skilled professionals from IT, ITeS and healthcare sectors in the British market, apart from market access for several goods at zero customs duty.
FTA should also address non-tariff barriers: Piyush Goyal tells EU
5-May-2025     Financial Express
India urges the EU to address non-tariff barriers in FTA talks, emphasizing fair regulations amid concerns over CBAM and deforestation laws. Minister Piyush Goyal seeks inclusive, proportionate trade standards during Brussels visit ahead of key negotiations in May 2025.
UK-India investment treaty lets companies sue government, sources say
5-May-2025     The Straits Times
An investment treaty between Britain and India will contain a provision that allows companies to sue either government if they believe policy changes unfairly harm their investment or profits.
Mixed ruling in UK-EU fishing dispute as Britain seeks Brexit reset
5-May-2025     The Straits Times
Arbitrators asked to settle a dispute between Britain and the European Union over post-Brexit fishing rights have given a mixed ruling, the Permanent Court of Arbitration said.