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‘This sets a deeply concerning precedent’: Animal welfare chapter a surprise inclusion
12-Feb-2025     Weekly Times
Agricultural groups were left in the dark about a new chapter dedicated entirely to animal welfare in the new UAE trade deal.
Trade pact with Israel will depend on industry views
12-Feb-2025     Financial Express
As part of a greater business engagement, an Israeli delegation of 130 business leaders is in India for meetings with their Indian counterparts.
New Finnish envoy hopes to see Canada’s EU trade pact fully online
12-Feb-2025     The Hill Times
New Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi says CETA is a 'standing speaking point' for Finland to its EU counterparts.
Maldives to reach FTA with India soon, says Minister
12-Feb-2025     The Hindu
The Maldives is moving forward with finalizing a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, despite recent concerns raised by New Delhi about potential revenue losses for the Maldives from similar deals with other nations, particularly China.
Indonesia, Uzbekistan to launch PTA negotiations
12-Feb-2025     ANTARA
Indonesia and Uzbekistan are set to begin negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (IU-PTA). The agreement discussions coincide with efforts to establish a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment and Indonesia's support for Uzbekistan's WTO accession.
PH eyes ‘sectoral FTA’ with US under Trump
12-Feb-2025     Inquirer Net
The Philippines is considering pursuing a "sectoral" free-trade agreement (FTA) with the United States under a potential second Trump administration, focusing initially on critical minerals like nickel. This comes after previous FTA talks stalled.
India to rely on brokering quick FTAs to limit Trump tariff fallout
11-Feb-2025     Money Control
India is negotiating a slew of trade deals, including with the UK, Oman and the EU, and also plans to bring back on the table a 'mini pact' with US.
Key outstanding AfCFTA decisions leave continental free trade in limbo
11-Feb-2025     Freight News
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement has had very little impact on continental trade patterns just shy of six years after its (30 May 2019) inception.
Indonesia-GCC trade talks achieve key progress in Riyadh
11-Feb-2025     Jakarta Globe
Indonesia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) made significant progress in their second round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks, aiming to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. Discussions focused on various trade and investment aspects, with agreements reached in key areas.
Vietnam hopes to enhance comprehensive partnership with UAE: Deputy PM
10-Feb-2025     Vietnam Plus
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son proposed the UAE consider establishing a transit and storage centre for crude oil and petrochemical products in Vietnam, and support the Southeast Asian nation in green transition and renewable energy initiatives.