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China eyes free trade deal with European Union
5-Nov-2025     Devdiscourse
China is open to negotiating a free trade agreement with the European Union, according to Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting in Beijing.
Luxon defends PACER Plus as PNG pushes for separate trade deal
5-Nov-2025     PMN
The Prime Minister says New Zealand remains committed to PACER Plus despite Papua New Guinea’s push for a separate bilateral trade deal.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects Russia’s final appeal in $50B Yukos case
5-Nov-2025     AP
The Dutch Supreme Court on Friday rejected a final appeal by Russia against a $50 billion arbitration award to former shareholders of Russian oil giant Yukos, who claimed Moscow deliberately bankrupted the company more than 20 years ago.
Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty
5-Nov-2025     The Guardian
Malaysia’s government has been forced to defend its new trade deal with the US after opposition politicians, analysts and civil society groups warned that the deal was “one-sided” and could compromise the country’s sovereignty.
India and EU resume FTA talks, Brussels team in Delhi
5-Nov-2025     Financial Express
India and the European Union (EU) on Monday resumed negotiations on their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with a team from Brussels arriving here. The talks will last till the end of the week and may aim to sort out the remaining differences so that the deal is ready by the end of this year.
India-New Zealand FTA: Fourth round of negotiations begin
5-Nov-2025     India Times
India and New Zealand have commenced their fourth round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations in Auckland, focusing on trade in goods and services, and rules of origin. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is set to meet his New Zealand counterpart this week to review the ongoing progress. Both nations aim to resolve outstanding issues for an early conclusion of the FTA.
India, Bahrain launch FTA talks
4-Nov-2025     Financial Express
India and Bahrain on Monday announced the start of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, as negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty are already in progress.
Philippines, Chile push to finalize CEPA trade deal
4-Nov-2025     Daily Guardian
Both sides expressed determination to finalize the trade deal at the soonest possible time and to forge stronger regional collaboration.
Philippines, UAE have reportedly applied to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
4-Nov-2025     The Japan News
According to the Japanese government, they applied for membership to the global free trade framework, which includes Japan and Australia, in August.
MEPs to table motion seeking EU court opinion on Mercosur deal
4-Nov-2025     Agriland
Almost 60 MEPs are to jointly table a motion for a resolution to seek an opinion from the Court of Justice of the EU (CEJU) on the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement.