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Trade agreement with US likely to be finalised by end of 2025: Piyush Goyal
17-Feb-2025     Tribune India
India and the US aim to finalize the first part of a bilateral trade agreement by Fall 2025. This agreement is part of a larger "Mission 500" goal to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. The initial phase will focus on reducing trade barriers and increasing market access for goods and services.
Malaysia, RoK resume FTA talks
17-Feb-2025     Vietnam News
South Korea and Malaysia are resuming free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations after a five-year pause. The upcoming round of talks will focus on 11 sectors, including goods, services, and investment, as both countries aim to expand trade and strengthen cooperation amidst growing global protectionism.
Taiwan pushes for trade agreement with Japan
14-Feb-2025     Taiwan News
Taiwan’s foreign ministry is pushing Japan to initiate discussions on a bilateral trade deal.
India-Switzerland economic ties set to strengthen with new investment pact; no impact of MFN suspension on Indian companies: Top Swiss official
14-Feb-2025     The Tribune
Alexandre Fasel, the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs in Switzerland on Thursday said that India and Switzerland are poised to strengthen their economic ties through a new bilateral investment treaty.
Early trade agreement, bilateral trade of USD 500 bn by 2030, stronger energy partnership: PM Modi & President Trump set bold new goals
14-Feb-2025     India News Network
The first tranche of a mutually beneficial, multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is expected by fall of 2025.
US offers Ukraine economic partnership in ‘exchange’ for support
13-Feb-2025     Bloomberg
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent presented an economic partnership agreement to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during his visit to Kyiv.
The EAEU may conclude a free trade agreement with the UAE by the end of the year
13-Feb-2025     Oreand News
The agreement on the creation of a free trade zone between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union and the UAE is already ready and is expected to be signed in 2025.
Sri Lanka to sign mutual investment promotion, security deals with UAE
12-Feb-2025     Economy Next
Sri Lanka's Cabinet has approved agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to promote and secure investments. These agreements aim to create a favorable legal environment for UAE investors in Sri Lanka, encouraging foreign direct investment and strengthening bilateral ties in investment and trade.
‘This sets a deeply concerning precedent’: Animal welfare chapter a surprise inclusion
12-Feb-2025     Weekly Times
Agricultural groups were left in the dark about a new chapter dedicated entirely to animal welfare in the new UAE trade deal.
Trade pact with Israel will depend on industry views
12-Feb-2025     Financial Express
As part of a greater business engagement, an Israeli delegation of 130 business leaders is in India for meetings with their Indian counterparts.