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Germany wants upcoming Commission to pursue ‘EU only’ free trade agenda
1-Jul-2024     Euractiv
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the next European Commission should clinch more free trade agreements with third countries even without requiring unanimous consensus among EU member states.
Infinito Gold withdraws Crucitas mining claim against Costa Rica
1-Jul-2024     The Tico Times
The Canadian mining company Infinito Gold has decided to drop a claim against Costa Rica for the failed Crucitas project in Cutris de San Carlos.
China, Peru completed 'substantial negotiations' to upgrade FTA
1-Jul-2024     Reuters
China and Peru have achieved "substantial conclusion of negotiations" on the upgrading of a free trade agreement between both countries.
Armenian government faces $1.2 billion lawsuit from foreign investor
1-Jul-2024     Azatutyun
A Cyprus-registered shell company that owns a minority stake in Armenia’s largest mining enterprise has filed a $1.2 billion lawsuit against the Armenian government.
Taiwan, Thailand sign bilateral investment agreement
1-Jul-2024     Taipei Times
Taiwan and Thailand have signed an agreement to promote and protect bilateral investment and trade, the Executive Yuan’s Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN) said. The deal claimed as marks a significant milestone in the development of economic and trade relations between Taiwan and Thailand.
Trade deals: India exploring renewed negotiations with New Zealand, South Africa for new FTA deals
27-Jun-2024     Mint
Already in conversation with a number of countries and economic blocs to discuss free trade agreements, India now plans to engage with South Africa and New Zealand to negotiate new FTAs to further diversify its trade ties.
Shmyhal discusses updated FTA agreement with Canadian minister
27-Jun-2024     Ukrinform
Ukrainian Prime Minister and Minister of International Trade of Canada have discussed the updated Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, which comes into force on July 1.
3-way FTA talks back on agenda
27-Jun-2024     China Daily
After a hiatus of over four years, negotiations for the China-Japan-South Korea Free Trade Agreement have returned to the table, with the focus on a higher level of liberalization that goes beyond the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, particularly in areas such as automobiles and key components, analysts said.
ICA-CEPA: Indonesia, Canada commence eighth negotiation round
26-Jun-2024     Antara News
Indonesia and Canada have commenced the eighth round of negotiations on the Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA–CEPA) to deliberate on 20 negotiation issues.
Discussions on for comprehensive free trade agreement with India: Australian diplomat
26-Jun-2024     The Economic Times
Australian Deputy High Commissioner aims to enhance the scope and impact of the existing trade agreement between India and Australia, working towards formulating a comprehensive free trade agreement to strengthen economic relations between the two nations.