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AGOA has not addressed structural issues
21-Nov-2023     DFA
IN A GLOBALLY competitive post-Covid world, fractured by geopolitics and multiple wars, the Global South and Africa face increased interest from global powers.
India seeks early review of Asean, Korea trade pacts
21-Nov-2023     Financial Express
India has urged Singapore and South Korea to speed up the review of trade agreements for concluding the process at the earliest.
Britain to launch South Korea trade talks during Yoon visit
21-Nov-2023     Reuters
Britain and South Korea will launch negotiations on a new free trade agreement (FTA) and sign a new diplomatic accord during a state visit by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol this week.
Open letter of parliamentarians (MPs and MEPs) to the European Commission: Democratic scrutiny of the EU-Mercosur deal is non-negotiable!
21-Nov-2023     Thomas Waitz
As parliamentarians at the national and EU level, we are writing to you to express our deep concern with regards to the upcoming procedural steps towards the adoption of the EU-Mercosur association agreement.
EU-Mercosur talks speed up before Milei takes office -trade experts
21-Nov-2023     Reuters
Far-right libertarian Javier Milei's presidential election win in Argentina will not derail the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and could hasten the conclusion of negotiations before he takes office on Dec. 10.
Sri Lanka, Thailand to sign trade agreement in February
21-Nov-2023     Reuters
Sri Lanka plans to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) talks with Thailand in December and sign a deal on Feb. 3, Sri Lanka's cabinet spokesperson said.
CEPA talks with India may not begin this year
20-Nov-2023     The Daily Star
There is little possibility this year of the initiation of official negotiations between Bangladesh and India for the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
EU, Germany and Denmark sued by oil firm over windfall tax
20-Nov-2023     The Guardian
Officials fear secret courts will block climate action and divert billions into coffers of fossil fuel investors.
Abyssinian launches legal dispute against State JV partner in Ethiopia
20-Nov-2023     Mining Weekly
Mining corporations have taken steps to issue a notice and dispute and request for negotiations to the Ethiopian government over concerns at measures taken against Abyssinian’s investments in the Kenticha lithium and tantalum project in the country.
Turkiye and GCC states aim to propel ties to new heights
20-Nov-2023     Arab News
The Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General emphasized the resumption of talks between Turkiye and the GCC states regarding a free trade agreement.