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Kazakhstan wins arbitration case, escapes $34-billion claim
8-Sep-2025     Eurasianet
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague has sided with Kazakhstan in a case brought by a Kyrgyz entrepreneur claiming over $34 billion in damages. Instead, the businessman, Yevgeny Belavin, now must pay all of Kazakhstan’s substantial legal fees, as well as court costs.
India-Israel ties: Bilateral investment treaty to be signed this week; FTA negotiations next
8-Sep-2025     The Times of India
India and Israel are set to sign a Bilateral Investment Treaty during the visit of Israel’s finance minister later this week, in what is being seen as a step towards laying the groundwork for a free trade agreement, according to sources.
India-EU FTA talks begin in Delhi; focus likely on market access, non-tariff barriers
8-Sep-2025     The Tribune
India and the European Union are set to hold the 13th round of talks for a Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi beginning Monday, marking a critical step towards finalising the trade pact by the end of this year.
S. Korea, Britain to hold intersessional talks on upgrading FTA this week
8-Sep-2025     Yonhap
Both countries will work to speed up the talks to reach a forward-looking agreement that addresses newly emerging economic issues, including digital trade and supply chain resilience.
History of the negotiations of the TRIPS Agreement
8-Sep-2025     South Centre
Coercion rather than negotiations among equal partners seems to explain the final adoption of TRIPS Agreement.
Farmers protest in Brussels against Mercosur deal
8-Sep-2025     The Brussels Times
Farmers from Belgium and neighbouring countries gathered in Brussels on Thursday evening to protest against a trade deal with Mercosur, proposed by the European Commission just a day earlier.
US‑Africa week ahead: AGOA’s last chance; Kenya and Ghana hold their breath
5-Sep-2025     The Africa report
AGOA supporters believe their best hope is for a short-term renewal as part of a broader bill. Options include the Continuing Resolution government funding bill and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), both of which must pass before the start of the new fiscal year on 1 October.
Colombia pushes for trade deal with Japan after Petro-PM Ishiba Meeting
5-Sep-2025     ColombiaOne
The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, called for accelerating the signing of a trade deal with Japan during his meeting with the Asian country’s prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba.
US and Ecuador: A trade agreement nears
5-Sep-2025     Devdiscourse
The United States and Ecuador have announced advancements in their trade agreement and tariff discussions.
Kazakh Senate signs off on investment protection deal with Turkmenistan
5-Sep-2025     Trend
The Senate of Kazakhstan has ratified the Agreement on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments with Turkmenistan, aimed at creating predictable and secure conditions for investors of both countries.