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Talks for India-EU free trade agreement to be held next week in Delhi
India and the EU are continuing negotiations for a free trade agreement. The next round of talks will focus on trade, investment, and other key areas. Both sides are discussing concerns about sustainability measures and the impact on Indian industries. The UK and India have held eight rounds of negotiations so far.
Clive Palmer’s $300bn claim ‘absurd’, says solicitor-general
The solicitor-general has pilloried Clive Palmer’s $300bn legal claim against Australia as weak, absurd and demonstrably in­adequate.
In Honduras, libertarians and legal claims threaten to bankrupt a nation
One of Latin America’s poorest countries faces a wave of claims from foreign investors seeking billions of dollars. Chief among them is an American company looking to build a semi-autonomous “startup city.”
How the international investment law regime undermines access to justice for investment-affected stakeholders
From the perspective of investment-affected communities, foreign investments arise out of a partnership between the investor and the state. Impacted people are often not consulted or involved in project establishment or development.
Trade deal ushers savings as unions decry worker rights
Australians are set to benefit from cheaper jewellery and perfumes while farmers will save on taxes under a free-trade deal, but concerns are being raised about working conditions.
Saudi-Egyptian investment protection deal to be implemented within 2 months, says Egypt PM
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly announced on Monday that the Saudi-Egyptian Investment Protection Agreement has been finalized and will be activated within two months.
Indonesia-Peru speed up to complete comprehensive economic agreement
Indonesia and Peru are working to finalize a free trade agreement. The two countries held talks in September to discuss trade, investment, and other economic issues. They aim to increase trade volume between them and have agreed on a visa-free agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders.
I-GCC FTA first round negotiations run well: Trade Ministry
The first round of negotiations for the Indonesia-Gulf Cooperation Council FTA (I-GCC FTA) was held in Jakarta. Both parties agreed to continue negotiations and aim to finalize the agreement within 24 months.
Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA to be implemented from Jan. 1, 2025
Sri Lanka and Thailand are implementing a free trade agreement (FTA) starting January 1, 2025. This is Sri Lanka's fourth FTA and aims to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement covers various sectors, including goods, services, investment, and agriculture.
We don’t want your EVs, Brazil tells EU as trade talks hit crunch time
Attempt to fend off influx of Chinese electric vehicles puts chances of EU-Mercosur trade accord at the November G20 summit in doubt.