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China, Nicaragua ink free trade deal to boost economic ties
31-Aug-2023     Xinhua
China and Nicaragua on Thursday signed a free trade agreement (FTA) after year-long negotiations in the latest effort to enhance bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
Thailand mulls Korean pact
31-Aug-2023     Bangkok Post
Thailand is in talks with South Korea to explore the possibility of establishing a free trade agreement (FTA). The proposal aims to build upon the existing Asean-South Korea FTA and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Dhaka seeks comprehensive strategic partnership with Seoul
30-Aug-2023     Dhaka Tribune
The two countries should explore the possibility of signing a bilateral agreement on preferential trade in the post-graduation period, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam said.
Preferential trade agreement: Dhaka, Colombo to swap revised product lists next month
30-Aug-2023     The Financial Express
Dhaka and Colombo are set to exchange revised lists of requested products by September to sign a proposed preferential trade agreement shortly.
Biden is turning away from free trade – and that’s a great thing
30-Aug-2023     The Guardian
Trade deals have brought cheaper goods. They’ve also destroyed millions of US jobs and caused US wages to stagnate.
Korea protests France's EV subsidy rules
30-Aug-2023     The Korea Times
Korea is expressing strong concerns over France's proposed revision of electric vehicle subsidies as it could violate the Korea-European Union Free Trade Agreement, according to industry officials and trade experts.
Mercosur reply on EU trade to be ready in September, Brazil minister tells farm caucus
30-Aug-2023     Reuters
South American trade bloc Mercosur will have its counterproposal to a European Union addendum to their long-overdue trade accord ready in September, Brazil's Foreign Minister said.
Joint statement of the United States-Mongolia Trade and Investment Council
30-Aug-2023     US Embassy in Mongolia
The United States and Mongolia convened the seventh meeting of the US-Mongolia Trade and Investment Council, established under the US-Mongolia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement.
India says GCC seeking to restart free trade agreement
29-Aug-2023     Zawya
The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is seeking to restart negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with India. India and GCC agreed to explore an FTA in 2004; however, the process was abandoned after two discussions in 2006 and 2008.
Thai-Lanka FTA to be a reality in 2024
29-Aug-2023     Colombo Times
Thailand and Sri Lanka expect to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) in 2024 as the two parties aim for three more rounds of talks this year to conclude the negotiations.