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New Finnish envoy hopes to see Canada’s EU trade pact fully online
12-Feb-2025     The Hill Times
New Ambassador Hanna-Leena Korteniemi says CETA is a 'standing speaking point' for Finland to its EU counterparts.
Maldives to reach FTA with India soon, says Minister
12-Feb-2025     The Hindu
The Maldives is moving forward with finalizing a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, despite recent concerns raised by New Delhi about potential revenue losses for the Maldives from similar deals with other nations, particularly China.
Indonesia, Uzbekistan to launch PTA negotiations
12-Feb-2025     ANTARA
Indonesia and Uzbekistan are set to begin negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (IU-PTA). The agreement discussions coincide with efforts to establish a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment and Indonesia's support for Uzbekistan's WTO accession.
PH eyes ‘sectoral FTA’ with US under Trump
12-Feb-2025     Inquirer Net
The Philippines is considering pursuing a "sectoral" free-trade agreement (FTA) with the United States under a potential second Trump administration, focusing initially on critical minerals like nickel. This comes after previous FTA talks stalled.
India to rely on brokering quick FTAs to limit Trump tariff fallout
11-Feb-2025     Money Control
India is negotiating a slew of trade deals, including with the UK, Oman and the EU, and also plans to bring back on the table a 'mini pact' with US.
Key outstanding AfCFTA decisions leave continental free trade in limbo
11-Feb-2025     Freight News
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement has had very little impact on continental trade patterns just shy of six years after its (30 May 2019) inception.
Indonesia-GCC trade talks achieve key progress in Riyadh
11-Feb-2025     Jakarta Globe
Indonesia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) made significant progress in their second round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks, aiming to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. Discussions focused on various trade and investment aspects, with agreements reached in key areas.
Vietnam hopes to enhance comprehensive partnership with UAE: Deputy PM
10-Feb-2025     Vietnam Plus
Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son proposed the UAE consider establishing a transit and storage centre for crude oil and petrochemical products in Vietnam, and support the Southeast Asian nation in green transition and renewable energy initiatives.
UAE, Japan to complete negations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement before end of 2025: Al Zeyoudi
10-Feb-2025     MSN
The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade affirmed that negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Japan will be completed before the end of 2025.
Swiss foreign minister pushes for free trade deal in Latin America
10-Feb-2025     Swissinfo
During a five-day trip to Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay this week, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis tried to push forward negotiations on a free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).