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S. Korea, Chile hold talks on improving bilateral FTA
3-Apr-2024     Yonhap
South Korea's trade ministry it has launched another round of talks with Chile to update their bilateral free trade agreement, aiming to reflect the latest changes in the global supply chain and the digital economy.
PM of South Korea hopes Economic Partnership Agreement with Mongolia to be adopted soon
3-Apr-2024     AKIpress
Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Han Duk-soo met with his Mongolian colleague Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai in Seoul. Han Duk-soo expressed hope that the two countries will adopt the Economic Partnership Agreement as soon as possible.
Iran stresses need for FTA to boost trade with Syria
2-Apr-2024     Tehran Times
An official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran said that implementation of a Free Trade Agreement between Iran and Syria would beef up the mutual trade to a great extent.
WTO electronic commerce draft Chair's text (27 March 2024)
2-Apr-2024    
Philippines expected to ratify South Korea FTA by midyear
2-Apr-2024     Business World Online
The Philippines could ratify the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea by the middle of the year, with no issues expected to arise from the deal, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Sri Lanka awaiting RCEP admission mechanism
1-Apr-2024     Economy Next
Sri Lanka has expressed its intent to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by lodging a letter of intent and engaging in discussions with member states in Jakarta. While Sri Lanka's application is currently awaiting the development of an admission mechanism for new members, the country is actively pursuing membership in the world's largest trade bloc to expand market access.
Thailand and S. Korea to start economic partnership talks this year
29-Mar-2024     The Star
Thailand and South Korea are opening negotiations for an economic partnership agreement (EPA) to pave the way for a free trade deal between the two countries by late 2025 or early 2026, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said.
Guyana now ready to sign new OACP-EU pact – Todd
28-Mar-2024     Stabroeknews
Having gotten the clarity it sought on areas of concern, Guyana says that it will now sign on to the Samoa Agreement – successor to the Cotonou Agreement that the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (OACPS) has with the European Union (EU).
Farmer protests: the wrong u-turn
28-Mar-2024     Green European Journal
Many farmers are fighting against deregulation: namely, free trade agreements that set unequal competition, the dumping of cheap produce on their markets, and the dismantling of market support.
UK says rules of origin deal with Canada probably won't be extended
28-Mar-2024     CTV
Britain said that post-Brexit trade arrangements with Canada that enable its carmakers to avoid high tariffs there were likely to expire next week, marking the latest deterioration in trade ties between the historic allies.