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Malaysia signs free trade pact with Norway, Iceland and other EFTA countries
25-Jun-2025     ScandAsia
Malaysia has signed a wide-ranging economic partnership agreement with the four member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA): Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
EU launches €6m project to hasten ethiopian AfCFTA participation
24-Jun-2025     The reporter
The European Union has launched a six million Euro project geared towards kickstarting Ethiopia’s belated participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Mali signs trade deal with Russia as ties strengthen
24-Jun-2025     BBC
Mali and Russia have signed a series of agreements aimed at expanding mutual trade and strengthening economic ties.
Ethiopia conducts last validation workshop on implementation of AfCFTA
24-Jun-2025     ENA
The last validation workshop of Ethiopia's African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy was conducted today with a view to finalizing the roadmap for the country's engagement with the free trade area.
Trading away tax sovereignty? How trade rules shape taxation of the digital economy in Africa
24-Jun-2025     Journal of International Economic Law
The advent of digital and data-driven business models has heightened the risks of tax base erosion and evasion, adversely affecting revenue generation, economic recovery, and advancement of tax justice in African economies. We develop a framework examining how trade rules on services, electronic transmissions, and digital products shape the ability of African countries to tax their digital economies.
India seeks fairer ASEAN FTA terms amid trade deficit, flags asymmetry in tariff openings
24-Jun-2025     CNBC TV18
With nine rounds of renegotiation already having taken place for the ASEAN FTA review, sources pointed out that all offensive and defensive interests of the industry are being taken into account for FTAs with complementary economies.
EU cites ‘indications’ Israel is breaching human rights obligations over conduct in Gaza
24-Jun-2025     The Guardian
The EU has said “there are indications” that Israel is in breach of human rights obligations over its conduct in Gaza, but stopped short of calling for immediate sanctions.
Lee, Malaysian PM discuss FTA, expanding cooperation in 1st phone talks
23-Jun-2025     Yonhap
Korean President and Malaysian Prime Minister agreed to work together to expand bilateral cooperation in a "mutually beneficial and substantive" manner, including efforts to conclude a free trade pact.
Russia, Myanmar sign agreement on promotion, mutual protection of investments
23-Jun-2025     Interfax
Russia and Myanmar have concluded an agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments.
Vietnam, US hold negotiations on new trade deal, ministry says
23-Jun-2025     Reuters
Vietnam and the United States held an online round of negotiations on a new trade deal on Thursday night, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.