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AfCFTA member states advance digital trade integration
Tunisia, Zambia, Senegal, Uganda, Togo, and Angola shared practical experiences in implementing the Digital Trade Protocol. These country presentations demonstrated concrete progress in areas such as digital identity systems, payment infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks that support cross-border digital commerce.
Coupang's US investors notify S. Korea of plan to seek international arbitration: ministry
The two investors -- Greenoaks and Altimeter -- took issue with Seoul's response to the e-commerce giant's data breach late last year, claiming that it violated obligations under the Korea-US FTA regarding fair and equitable treatment.
Peru set to take part in DEPA: industry ministry
Peru is set to become the latest member of the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), opening new opportunities for South Korea and other member nations, according to South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources.
US and Taiwan reach trade deal, with semiconductor chips and China in focus
The US and Taiwan clinched a trade deal that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse's exports, directs new investments in the U.S. technology industry and risks infuriating China.
Where Big Tech and Trump are demanding tax cuts and deregulation
A new analysis shared with the Prospect shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
Map: Big Tech expands global assault on digital rules
Big Tech companies are dramatically expanding their hit list to undermine digital regulations around the world, according to a new interactive map released by Public Citizen.
Wingtech pursues international arbitration against Dutch state over Nexperia seizure
China's Wingtech is seeking international arbitration in pursuit of up to $8 billion in damages following the Netherlands' seizure of chipmaker Nexperia.
The trade war goes digital
Notes on how trade agreements prevent Canada from exercising digital sovereignty.
Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
Senior officials are freezing talks and hinting at trade probes amid ongoing discussions with the UK, EU and South Korea.
Trump’s deals with Latin American countries advance Big Tech’s global agenda
Continuing the spree of trade agreements being negotiated by the Trump administration, November saw the announcement of four more agreements — with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala.