9-Jan-2025
VOA
The southern African nation of Eswatini has secured continued eligibility for benefits under the US African Growth and Opportunity Act for the 39 companies currently trading under AGOA.
9-Jan-2025
Daily Mirror
The Sri Lankan government will negotiate with the Indian government on how to rectify the concerns raised against the Economic and Technology Co-operation Agreement while reviewing the Singapore Free Trade Agreement.
9-Jan-2025
CDR
Minerali Industriali is taking action under the Italy-Tunisia bilateral investment treaty for alleged mistreatment related to its sand mining and processing business.
9-Jan-2025
Korea Herald
South Korea and Pakistan have agreed to begin negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to increase bilateral trade. The EPA, announced during a meeting between trade ministers in Seoul, aims to create a beneficial trade network, focusing on areas like digital technology, IT, and the automobile sector.
8-Jan-2025
Pattaya Mail
Key priorities include resuming negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement and strengthening collaboration in industries such as food, textiles, gems and jewelry, fisheries, and tourism.
8-Jan-2025
Mint
The planned makeover of India's 14-year-old goods trade pact with Asean may take longer than expected as members of New Delhi's fourth largest trading partner press to negotiate tariffs individually.
7-Jan-2025
Euronews
One of France's largest farmers' unions is seeking guarantees from the prime minister's office that it will defend a form of agriculture focused on protecting small farmers, who say are being crushed by free trade.
7-Jan-2025
Jakarta Globe
Indonesia has delayed the completion of its trade agreement with the European Union (EU), now aiming to conclude negotiations by mid-2025. While 85% of the agreement is reportedly finalized, disagreements on export/import restrictions and investment conditions remain. The EU's concerns about Indonesian palm oil production, particularly related to deforestation, have also been a point of contention.
7-Jan-2025
PortCalls
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Tariff Commission (TC) have subsequently released implementing guidelines and updated their online tariff finder to reflect the new tariff schedules. Executive Order No. 80 formalizes the Philippines' tariff commitments under the FTA, subjecting listed goods from South Korea to the specified import duties upon entry.
7-Jan-2025
Daily Pioneer
India's free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), signed in March 2024, is progressing towards implementation by the end of 2025. India will reduce tariffs on select EFTA goods like Swiss watches and chocolates.
