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Pakistan, Iran move closer to inking Free Trade Agreement
Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic ties through a high-level meeting. The discussion focused on advancing bilateral trade, investment, and regional connectivity.
Namibia eyes new trade pact with US after AGOA ended
The government has engaged with the United States to explore the possibility of a new trade agreement following the expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on 30 September 2025.
Luanda summit rallies renewed investor support for African infrastructure
This high-level gathering convened heads of state, ministers, global investors, heads of multilateral development banks, and private sector leaders from Africa and beyond to deliberate on strategies to address one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: transforming Africa’s infrastructure ambitions into bankable, investment-ready projects.
Egypt manages to reach African consensus on the rules of origin pending in AfCFTA agreement
Adoption of eight annexes to the Intellectual Property Protocol in preparation for their submission to the upcoming African Union Summit.
Singapore, Chile and New Zealand launch negotiations for new green trade pact
Singapore, Chile and New Zealand have launched negotiations for a green trade pact which could include cooperation in areas like sustainable aviation fuel, carbon credits and renewable energy certificates.
UK, Switzerland advance enhanced FTA talks
An enhanced FTA with Switzerland will deliver long-term certainty for UK services firms, by locking in access to the Swiss market, guaranteeing the free flow of data and cementing business travel arrangements.
Romania withdraws from the Energy Charter Treaty
The Government has approved a draft law approving Romania’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty.
S Alam files international arbitration claims over asset freeze: FT report
Mohammed Saiful Alam, founder and chairman of the controversial business conglomerate S Alam Group, has filed an international arbitration claim alleging that Dhaka's asset recovery drive has cost his family's business "hundreds of millions" of dollar.
Canada nears free trade pact with ASEAN, says Prime Minister Carney
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country is working to finalize a new free trade agreement with the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Trump announces trade breakthrough with South Korea
US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung finalized details of their fraught trade deal at a summit in South Korea.