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Thailand and S. Korea to start economic partnership talks this year
Thailand and South Korea are opening negotiations for an economic partnership agreement (EPA) to pave the way for a free trade deal between the two countries by late 2025 or early 2026, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
Korea, Malaysia to resume free trade talks
Korea's trade ministry said it has agreed with Malaysia to resume their bilateral free trade agreement talks that have been stalled since 2019.
S. Korea, Bangladesh discuss ways to broaden economic ties
South Korea's industry ministry said Friday it has discussed ways to broaden the economic ties with Bangladesh, including seeking a bilateral trade and investment promotion framework (TIPF).
Ties with Africa to grow with Korea’s support: Ivory Coast envoy
The upcoming Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul will increase cooperation with Korea and expand support for Africa's progress, according to Allou Wanyou Eugene Biti, Ivory Coast's ambassador to South Korea.
S. Korea, Britain to hold new round of talks for upgrading FTA
South Korea was to hold the second round of negotiations with Britain for upgrading the bilateral free trade agreement in response to changing global trade and business circumstances.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to visit India this year: envoy
South Korea and India are hopeful of concluding ongoing negotiations to upgrade the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
India should not cut customs duty on auto sector in any free trade pact: GTRI
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said India has not given tariff or duty reductions for cars in its free trade agreements with ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), Japan, and Korea.
S. Korea, India to hold new round of talks on upgrading free trade pact
South Korea and India will launch a new round of negotiations to upgrade their bilateral trade pact, Seoul's trade ministry said.
S. Korea, Britain launch talks to improve bilateral FTA
South Korea has launched the first round of talks with Britain to discuss ways to improve their bilateral free trade agreement.
Thailand forges ahead with free trade pacts to ignite economic growth
Thailand is actively negotiating 11 free trade agreements (FTAs) in a bid to expand trade, attract investment and bolster the country’s revenue streams. Thai government also plans to hold hearings among stakeholders to ensure advantages extend to the Thai population.