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Vietnam puts high hopes on RCEP trade deal
22-Nov-2021     VOA News
From Vietnam’s perspective, participation in RCEP brings both pros and cons. While the prospect of increasing exports, there are concerns over how the agreement will affect the domestic market.
Tanzania leads East Africa in drawing American investments
21-Nov-2021     The Citizen
Total foreign direct investments from the US to Tanzania was $1.5 billion in 2019. Tanzania is followed by Kenya - which received $353 million in the same year.
13 countries urged to ratify trade deal
21-Nov-2021     The East African
Countries yet to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) have been urged to do so.
Why US is suspending Ethiopia, Mali, Guinea from Free-Trade Deal
21-Nov-2021     Voa
In response to human rights violations, the United States announced this week that it plans to suspend Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from duty-free access to American markets as of January 1.
USTR visit: India, US to focus on market access, revival of key trade meet
19-Nov-2021     Financial Express
India and the US will likely discuss ways to bolster trade through greater market access — especially in agriculture and information communication technology.
UAE offers Eurasian Economic Union to create free trade zone: Russian Industry Minister
18-Nov-2021     UNI
The United Arab Emirates offered the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to create a free trade zone, and the issue was discussed at the UAE-Russia intergovernmental commission.
UK trade talks risk ‘lending legitimacy’ to Brazil’s far-right regime, TUC claims
18-Nov-2021     The Independent
British ministers should not pursue a trade deal with the major economy while Jair Bolsonaro is in charge, trade union boss, Frances O’Grady, said.
Vietnam agrees to cut tariff on US pork
18-Nov-2021     Pork Business
Better market access to Vietnam, a major pork-consuming country, has been a top trade priority for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC).
Landmark ruling reveals misuse of Energy Charter Treaty
18-Nov-2021     EU Observer
The Belgian Appeal Court delivered a landmark ruling in what Kazakhstan's legal representatives described as "one of the biggest frauds in the history of international arbitration."
US will not join regional trade pact CPTPP, but pursue specific tie-ups with allies: Gina Raimondo
17-Nov-2021     The Straits Times
The United States will not join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership now for various reasons, but it is pursuing other partnerships with its allies in specific areas.