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Brazil sees ripple effect after Mercosur-EU deal; Canada next in line
21-Jan-2026     Valor
Brazil’s government expects that the signing of the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union will trigger a ripple effect for similar negotiations between the South American bloc and other countries.
Europe seeks deeper trade ties with UAE, Philippines, says Ursula von der Leyen
21-Jan-2026     Gulf News
The European Union is advancing free trade negotiations with the UAE, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told audiences at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
After years of progress, Indonesia risks ‘tragedy’ of a deforestation spike
21-Jan-2026     Mongabay
Indonesia is facing a deforestation crisis that threatens its global environmental achievements, as the rate of forest loss surged again in 2025—reaching the highest level since 2019. Major projects like the Merauke Food Estate, which plans to clear 2 million hectares of forest in South Papua, are at the center of concerns.
Malaysia-US reciprocal trade pact yet to take effect as Putrajaya seeks written assurances — Anwar
21-Jan-2026     The Edge Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified on Tuesday that the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US has yet to come into force, despite having been signed nearly three months ago.
Seoul, Beijing begin follow-up talks on services, investment under FTA
21-Jan-2026     Pulse
South Korea and China will open the 13th round of follow-up negotiations on services and investment under the Korea-China free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday in Beijing.
Here's what you need to know about the Canada-China deal on EVs and canola
21-Jan-2026     CBC News
After a decade of strained relations, the Canada and China agreement marks a shift toward realistic, interest-based cooperation. The two countries have essentially agreed to lift or lower tariffs on certain products.
Pakistan, UAE move closer to CEPA as technical talks near conclusion
21-Jan-2026     Dailytimes
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan said that Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are moving closer to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as technical talks near conclusion.
President Lee Jae-myung frames Fukushima seafood ban as CPTPP agenda
21-Jan-2026     The Chosun Daily
President Lee Jae-myung stated that the issue of lifting the import ban on Fukushima seafood could be addressed as a key agenda item for negotiations on joining the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) ahead of the Korea-Japan summit.
Peru set to take part in DEPA: industry ministry
21-Jan-2026     Yonhap News Agency
Peru is set to become the latest member of the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), opening new opportunities for South Korea and other member nations, according to South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources.
Next round of Russia trade talks by Feb-end, India to focus on reduction of non-tariff measures
21-Jan-2026     The Print
India’s negotiating team is expected to travel to Russia at the end of February after the Union Budget 2026 for the next round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).