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India and EFTA make progress in talks on new trade agreement
The Indian government and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states are making progress toward a new Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), according to a joint statement released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said.
Honduras will 'soon' start FTA negotiations with China, with agricultural goods in focus
Honduras said it will "soon" start negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, another bid to rev up economic partnership after the two countries established diplomatic relations in March.
Econews Africa wants Kenya, USA trade deal halted for lack of consultations
The not-for-profit organization Econews Africa (ENA) now wants trade negotiation between the Kenyan and American governments stopped to allow stakeholders to engage.
Clive Palmer’s company plans to sue Australia in fresh claim, budget papers reveal
Palmer’s Zeph Investments could receive compensation if successful in second and potential third dispute beyond existing $296bn case.
Taiwan to suspend free trade agreement with El Salvador
Taiwan will suspend implementation of a free trade agreement with El Salvador from May 15, following the former Central American diplomatic ally's decision to repeal the deal.
Credit Suisse's Japan bondholders seek arbitration over AT1 wipeout
Japanese investors will soon file a request for arbitration regarding Credit Suisse's Additional Tier 1 bonds, under the economic partnership agreement between Japan and Switzerland.
India, Canada trade pact to cover goods, services, investments, technical barriers
The India-Canada Early Progress Trade Agreement will cover goods, services, investment, rules of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, and dispute settlement, the Indian government said.
Round 9 of India-UK FTA talks concludes with 'detailed' policy discussions
The ninth round of India-UK free trade agreement negotiations concluded with detailed discussions across a range of policy areas, the UK government said.
Ecuador is 4th Latin American country to sign China trade deal
Ecuador became the fourth Latin American country to sign a trade agreement with China, which since last year displaced the United States as its main non-oil trading partner.