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UK may have extra momentum for CPTPP bid - Trade Minister Damien O'Connor
7-Oct-2022     NZ Herald
The chaotic events in Britain this week have put pressure on the UK to complete its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership soon, but New Zealand is not the blockage.
New Zealand and India call off free trade agreement talks
7-Oct-2022     Indian Newslink
New Zealand and India formally announced today an end to their talks on a free trade agreement, concentrating instead on ‘business relationship.’
Withdraw ratification of ‘costly’ CPTPP, says CAP
7-Oct-2022     FMT
The Consumers’ Association of Penang wants Malaysia to withdraw from the CPTPP before it comes into force in 60 days as it says the free trade agreement has “far more costs than benefits”
UK-Morocco trade deal did not get consent of Western Sahara people, court told
6-Oct-2022     Evening Standard
A post-Brexit UK-Morocco trade agreement is being challenged in the High Court by campaigners who argue it was concluded without obtaining the consent of people from the disputed Western Sahara territory.
Czech Republic, Qatar eye cooperation on economy, energy
6-Oct-2022     Xinhua
The Czech Republic and Qatar, pending approval by the European Commission, agreed to sign an agreement on investment protection.
Malaysia becomes 9th country to ratify 11-member CPTPP pact
5-Oct-2022     Nikkei Asia
Malaysia's cabinet has agreed to ratify the Comprehensive And Progressive Agreement For Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the trade ministry said in a statement.
Cambodia-Korea FTA to come into force from December 1
5-Oct-2022     Khmer Times
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea confirmed on Sunday that the Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on December 1, 2022.
Free trade agreement with India won't be 'free-for-all deal', says UK minister
5-Oct-2022     The New Indian Express
The free trade agreement being negotiated with India won't be a "free for all deal" but something that is good for both countries and not a particular sector, the UK government cautioned.
Sri Lanka ‘in a hurry’ to resume China free-trade deal talks to get ‘back on the radar’ after recent unrest
3-Oct-2022     SCMP
Talks between Beijing and Colombo over a free-trade agreement that began in 2014 have resumed, according to Sri Lankan ambassador to China, Palitha Kohona.
No to TPP-11! Chile’s battle for sovereignty
3-Oct-2022     Pressenza
The recent experience of the countries that have already ratified the TPP-11 and begun to operate, has demonstrated the character of this treaty and its pro-business tribunals, which is nothing more than an insurance for large corporations on their profits and markets.