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More Australian meat and vegetables on the table for United Arab Emirates after first free trade deal
20-Sep-2024     ABC
Australia has agreed to its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation, the United Arab Emirates, in a major deal that will boost profits in our largest vegetable export market and with one of our rapidly growing red meat trade partners.
Malaysia joins six countries to ratify UK’s accession into CPTPP
20-Sep-2024     The Malaysian Reserve
Malaysia has officially ratified the UK's entry into the CPTPP, marking their first bilateral free trade agreement. The agreement is expected to enter into force by the end of 2024 for the UK and ratifying countries.
Japan aims to expand auto exports to UAE via trade pact
20-Sep-2024     Nikkei Asia
Two sides agree to economic partnership talks with eye on energy investment.
Pakistan, Russia plan free Trade Agreement with Eurasian Economic Union
20-Sep-2024     Pakistan Observer
Pakistan and the Eurasian Economic Union explored the possibilities for implementing a free trade agreement and plan to continue discussions to finalize the agreement.
Mozambique and Qatar finalize investment protection and promotion agreements
20-Sep-2024     MedaFrica
The governments of Mozambique and Qatar are working on concluding an agreement aimed at promoting and protecting mutual investments.
Unions oppose UAE trade deal without enforceable labour rights
19-Sep-2024     ACTU
The ACTU has spoken out against Australia’s new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates as one of the worst countries Australia has ever negotiated a bilateral free trade agreement with.
UK inks trade deal with Thailand to boost exports
19-Sep-2024     Mirage News
The UK and Thailand have signed an Enhanced Trade Partnership to boost trade and investment. The pact focuses on sectors like automotive, tourism, and digital trade. It includes changes to vehicle emissions testing and simplified procedures for importing UK food and drink. The UK aims to increase trade with Thailand, a rapidly growing economy in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia pushes for ATIGA upgrade signing in 2025
19-Sep-2024     Antara News
ndonesia is pushing for the completion of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) in 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen economic cooperation among Southeast Asian countries. Indonesia has been actively involved in the negotiations and is committed to monitoring its implementation.
Oman, UK discuss GCC free trade agreement
18-Sep-2024     Muscat Daily
The discussions focused on increasing trade and investment, enhancing inter-trade growth, and advancing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the UK.
Odyssey Marine Exploration reports win in NAFTA arbitration case
18-Sep-2024     Business Wire
The award orders Mexico to pay US$37.1 million for breaching its obligations under NAFTA, plus interest.