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UK-India free trade agreement reportedly 90% done as border tax tensions remain
The United Kingdom and India have made substantial progress in their ongoing free trade agreement, with 90% of the deal already agreed, according to British officials.
Sri Lanka, UAE sign agreement to strengthen economic ties
Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates have reached an agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments.
Eswatini, UAE sign investment protection agreement
In a significant step towards strengthening economic ties, Eswatini and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed the agreement on promotion and reciprocal protection of investments.
Uzbekistan ratifies three international agreements to boost economic cooperation
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved the ratification of the bilateral investment treaty between Uzbekistan and India.
Investment treaties: Protecting transition investments, but are they just?
The urgent demand for critical minerals has led to the expansion of mining operations, often accompanied by significant human rights and environmental abuses that cause social unrest and spark disputes between states and foreign investors.
Kazakhstan ratifies investment protection agreement with Kyrgyzstan
The lower house of Kazakhstan's parliament has approved the law on ratifying the agreement between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on encouragement and mutual protection of investments.
The Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement between the EU and Angola: a new model for investment agreements?
The SIFA marks a significant milestone in international investment law. Its focus on sustainability, transparency, and problem-solving represents a new approach that could influence the future of investment agreements worldwide.
India to revamp bilateral investment treaty framework: CEA
India is revising its Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) framework aims to address investor concerns about stringent dispute resolution and limited protections, aligning with evolving global economic realities and ensuring India's sovereign rights and regulatory space.
Enforcement of foreign awards, the India-UAE BIT, and international law
The new bilateral investment treaty between India and the United Arab Emirates clarifies concerns around enforcing investor-State awards in India—at least for this BIT.
Honduras tops ICSID disputes list in 2024
The centre’s latest caseload statistics reveals 55 new arbitrations were lodged in 2024. Honduras was involved in five of them.