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PM Han holds talks with Serbian counterpart
8-Sep-2023     Yonhap
South Korean Prime Minister welcomed the signing of a bilateral investment treaty aimed at promoting mutual investments between the two countries.
The global economy’s real enemy is geopolitics, not protectionism
8-Sep-2023     Project Syndicate
What was called ‘free trade’ in the West was only a phase of hyper-globalization that didn’t work equally well for all, while recent inward turns can be taken as a rebalancing of priorities.
Brazil minister says Mercosur reply on trade deal sent to EU, diplomats deny
7-Sep-2023     Reuters
Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said the Mercosur bloc of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay has sent the European Union their position on a European addendum to their long-awaited trade agreement.
New Zealand wins trade dispute with Canada over dairy access
6-Sep-2023     RNZ
Under the CPTPP, New Zealand gained better access for dairy products in the Canadian market, but complained that Canada was manipulating quotas to block exporters.
PH, UAE continue free trade discussions
6-Sep-2023     Inquirer
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates are continuing discussions for a free trade agreement, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to bolster trade and investments between the two countries.
RCEP states already looking to expand trade participation
6-Sep-2023     Vietnam Net
At a summit on the deal (RCEP) in Indonesia, a review of its implementation is expected to be conducted, with member states agreeing on new measures to intensify intra-deal trade and investment flows.
North Macedonia charged with expropriation by Amadeus Group
5-Sep-2023     WNDB
The request for arbitration charges that North Macedonia expropriated Amadeus’ investment in a hotel and commercial center in Skopje, all violations of the North Macedonia-Albania bilateral investment treaty, and seeks a damage award of at least $110 million.
Go-ahead awaited for Bangladesh's accession to RCEP bloc
5-Sep-2023     The Financial Express
The go-ahead is awaited from the prime minister's office for Bangladesh's accession to an emerging economic bloc encompassing the Asia-Pacific region that represents a third of world GDP.
Israel and Japan explore potential free trade agreement
5-Sep-2023     The Jerusalem Post
In a move reflecting their robust $3.3 billion trade relationship, Israel and Japan will be actively exploring the possibility of forging a landmark free trade agreement.
Comorian president wants to accelerate intra-African trade
5-Sep-2023     Africanews
Accelerate the construction of a large African trade zone free of customs duties, in particular. This is what Comorian President Azali Assoumani, who this year holds the presidency of the African Union, is committed to.