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BOC, Tariff Commission list articles under PH-Korea free trade agreement
7-Jan-2025     PortCalls
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Tariff Commission (TC) have subsequently released implementing guidelines and updated their online tariff finder to reflect the new tariff schedules. Executive Order No. 80 formalizes the Philippines' tariff commitments under the FTA, subjecting listed goods from South Korea to the specified import duties upon entry.
India-EFTA trade pact likely to be implemented before end of 2025: Goyal
7-Jan-2025     Daily Pioneer
India's free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), signed in March 2024, is progressing towards implementation by the end of 2025. India will reduce tariffs on select EFTA goods like Swiss watches and chocolates.
Thailand targets more free trade deals this year
3-Jan-2025     Bangkok Post
The scheduled signing of the Thailand-Efta FTA this month represents Thailand's first pact with European nations. The government is also working to finish negotiations with key partners such as the EU, South Korea, Asean-Canada and Bhutan, aiming to conclude deals this year.
Nations are exiting a secretive system that protects corporations. One country’s story shows how hard that can be
3-Jan-2025     Inside Climate News
Bolivia was the first nation to begin leaving a legal system that allows foreign companies to sue governments behind closed doors. Now, other countries are following.
Emmerson secures litigation funding for Morocco claim
3-Jan-2025     CDR
The company has secured up to USD 11 million in funding against the North African state.
Upgraded China-S’pore free trade pact takes effect, will enhance market access for businesses
2-Jan-2025     The Straits Times
China and Singapore have upgraded a 15-year-old free trade deal to further open up their markets to investors and services suppliers on both sides, and expand cooperation in telecoms services.
Pakistan set to ink economic partnership deal with Korea
2-Jan-2025     The Express Tribune
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan is set to embark on an official visit to South Korea to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement, marking a significant step towards enhancing bilateral economic cooperation.
1st round of PH-Chile FTA talks set for March
2-Jan-2025     Inquirer.net
The first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Philippines and Chile has been set for March 2025.
China-Maldives free trade agreement to take effect
2-Jan-2025     China Daily
The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement is set to take effect on Jan 1, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement
UAE to pursue CEPA deals in 2025 as it boosts foreign trade goals
2-Jan-2025     Arabian Business
UAE will look to add more countries to its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements scheme in 2025.