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WTO electronic commerce negotiating text (rev.5, Nov 2023)
27-Nov-2023    
Business leaders urge FTA to boost Pak-Kazakh trade
27-Nov-2023     The Express Tribune
Pakistani business leaders are urging the initiation of negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement in the medium term, with an eventual FTA as part of the long-term strategy for Central Asian Republics.
China, Japan, South Korea seek summit in latest bid to ease relations
27-Nov-2023     Reuters
Chinese foreign minister called on the three countries to restart negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement as soon as possible.
Most red meat exports go into free trade agreement countries
27-Nov-2023     Beef Central
Almost all Australia’s red meat exports are being realised into countries the nation had free trade agreements with, producers were told.
First Quantum warns of arbitration as Panama weighs copper contract
27-Nov-2023     Reuters
Canada's First Quantum intends to start arbitration against Panama, the Central American nation's trade ministry and the company said, as Panama's top court considers annulling a copper contract that opponents call unfair.
Trudeau government claims victory in latest trade dispute with US over dairy
27-Nov-2023     CBC
Americans argued Canada's allocation of tariff-free dairy import permits is unfair.
India-Japan FTA: Rules of origin, product specific rules to be reviewed
27-Nov-2023     The Hindu BusinessLine
India’s long-pursued demand for a review of the India-Japan Free Trade Agreement may be met with the two sides preparing to take a relook at the rules of origin and product specific rules for greater market access for goods.
Bangladesh, India agree to conclude CEPA process
27-Nov-2023     The Financial Express
Bangladesh and India agree to wrap up negotiations on a much-vaunted comprehensive partnership forum by 2026, trying to give their close cooperation a further fillip.
Preferential trade deal to boost India, PH ties
27-Nov-2023     Sun Star
To increase trade and facilitate more investment flows, the Philippine and Indian governments are currently in negotiations on a bilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA), that will reduce and eliminate tariffs on various goods.
Honduras is fighting back against corporate colonialism
24-Nov-2023     Tribune
American billionaires are suing the Honduran government for blocking the creation of a libertarian city-state in the country. If they win, it will be a devastating victory for corporate colonialism over democracy.