Japan


Bangladesh signs first economic partnership deal with Japan
Bangladesh signed the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan, marking the country’s first-ever EPA with any nation.
Trump selects investment projects to be funded by Japan
As part of a trade deal reached on July 22, Japan agreed to commit $550 billion to critical industries and technologies in the United States, in exchange for lower tariffs on Japanese automobiles and other products.
‎Japan supports unlocking Nigeria–Japan trade, investment under AfCFTA
The event, on 28, January, 2026, aims to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance understanding of AfCFTA regulations, and promote sustainable business linkages between Japanese and Nigerian enterprises.
Philippines negotiates banana tariff cut with Japan ahead of CPTPP bid
The Philippines government is negotiating lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan as a stopgap measure before the country secures zero duties through its potential membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Brazil sees ripple effect after Mercosur-EU deal; Canada next in line
Brazil’s government expects that the signing of the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union will trigger a ripple effect for similar negotiations between the South American bloc and other countries.
President Lee Jae-myung frames Fukushima seafood ban as CPTPP agenda
President Lee Jae-myung stated that the issue of lifting the import ban on Fukushima seafood could be addressed as a key agenda item for negotiations on joining the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) ahead of the Korea-Japan summit.
Serbia, Japan sign investment promotion agreement
Serbia and Japan have signed an agreement for the mutual promotion and protection of investments, Japan's foreign affairs ministry said.
Bangladesh, Japan finalise draft EPA
Bangladesh and Japan have agreed on the draft of a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement, marking the country's first full-fledged trade deal as it seeks to secure preferential market treatments ahead of its scheduled graduation from the least developed country club.
Korea to push for service sector FTA with China, CPTPP affiliation for export momentum
Korea aims to strengthen its export-driven economy by pursuing a service-sector Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China and joining the Japan-led Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Taiwan, Japan ink pact on digital trade cooperation
The agreement includes more comprehensive regulations spanning duty-free cross-border electronic transmission, transnational data transmission, paperless trade, personal data.