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US House approves Taiwan trade deal, demands future oversight
23-Jun-2023     South China Morning Post
The US House of Representatives voted to approve the first agreement signed under the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade and to require congressional consultation for future negotiations.
Hong Kong investors keen to sign FTA with Bangladesh
23-Jun-2023     Bangladesh Post
Hong Kong investors are looking forward to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), China.
Between a mineral and a hard place
22-Jun-2023     TNI
In the era of the energy transition, questions of state control and power are back on the agenda in a big way.
EU and Kenya conclude negotiations for an ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement
22-Jun-2023     European Interest
The EU and Kenya have announced today the political conclusion of the negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The Agreement will boost trade in goods and create new economic opportunities, with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya’s economic development.
Africa: The African Growth and Opportunity Act nears its deadline
22-Jun-2023     Lexology
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows duty- and quota-free exports from eligible African countries into the United States, is due to expire in 2025.
Kenya signs bilateral agreement with Jamaica
22-Jun-2023     Capital FM
The bilateral agreement is related to tea and coffee, tourism sector, jobs and financial technology.
Zooming in on the Investment Protocol to the AfCFTA: a new era for investment disputes across Africa?
21-Jun-2023     Lexology
State parties consider whether to turn to traditional methods of investment dispute settlement mechanisms or more innovative solutions, such as an African investment court.
India, UAE work on trade niggles
21-Jun-2023     Live Mint
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to begin talks to resolve exporters’ concerns regarding exhaustive details of manufacturing and procurement being sought by customs of both countries to enforce rules-of-origin requirements agreed under the free trade pact last year.
EU seeks to conclude trade negotiation with Indonesia before 2024 elections
21-Jun-2023     The Jakarta Post
Seeking to avoid the fiasco of finalizing negotiations during next year’s elections in Indonesia, the European Union wants to conclude trade negotiations by the end of this year, while its more controversial deforestation policy, which could hammer Indonesia’s palm oil industry, continues to cast a heavy pall in Jakarta.
Kenya signs trade deal with European Union to safeguard exports
20-Jun-2023     Reuters
Kenya on Monday signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union