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India UK free trade agreement: Next round of FTA talks to be held in March
17-Feb-2023     Outlook India
India and the UK launched negotiations for the FTA in January last year with an aim to conclude talks by Diwali (October 24), but the deadline was missed due to political developments in the UK.
China to accelerate negotiations on version 3.0 of China-ASEAN FTA
17-Feb-2023     Global Times
China will accelerate the negotiations on version 3.0 of the China-ASEAN free trade agreement, and make new contributions to the establishment of the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership.
PH likely to sign free trade deal with South Korea 'very soon': DTI Michelle Ong
15-Feb-2023     ABS CBN
The Philippines and South Korea may sign a free trade deal "very soon" as officials of the two countries continue discussions, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said.
Australia closer to a free trade pact with EU but minister warns there won’t be a deal ‘for the sake of it’
15-Feb-2023     The Guardian
Negotiators make progress in Canberra but thorny issue of geographical indicators is believed to remain a sticking point.
Cautious China approves GMO alfalfa import after decade-long wait
15-Feb-2023     Reuters
Beijing promised to speed up access to its market under the Phase 1 trade deal concluded with the United States in 2020.
US 'disappointed' in Mexico's new GMO corn decree -ag secretary
15-Feb-2023     Reuters
The United States is "disappointed" in the Mexican government's announcement which walked back a deadline to ban genetically modified corn for animal feed and industrial use in the country, but retained its plans to ban the corn for human consumption.
Sri Lanka to fast-track FTA with Thailand in bid to boost exports
14-Feb-2023     Economynext
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal to fast-track a free trade agreement with Thailand in the hopes of increasing exports to the Asian nation, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.
Macron puts EU deal with Africa, Caribbean, Pacific on death watch
14-Feb-2023     Devex
It took one sentence in the wee hours of Friday morning for Emmanuel Macron to put more than seven years of work by the European Commission and others in mortal jeopardy.
Korea, Arab nations to hold new round of FTA talks
14-Feb-2023     Korea Joongang Daily
Korea and a group of Arab countries will hold a new round of negotiations for their free trade deal in Saudi Arabia this week, Seoul's trade ministry said Tuesday.
We need people-centered approach to trade, security in Africa, says Ford Foundation W’Africa regional director
14-Feb-2023     The Guardian
The West Africa Regional Director for Ford Foundation, Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, has called for a people-centered approach in dealing with security and trade issues on the African continent.