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New economic framework IPEF an empty US pledge: Financial Times
13-Jun-2023     Xinhua
Without substantial new access to the US market or other trade privileges on offer, there's little incentive for partner countries to make big commitments themselves.
China's Xi says willing to begin free trade talks with Honduras
13-Jun-2023     Yahoo
Honduras' President Xiomara Castro is on a six-day official visit to China. She launched diplomatic relations with Beijing after cutting ties with Taiwan. The country is also seeking support from China to mitigate its debt burden.
International body rules in favour of Nepal government in Ncell taxation case
13-Jun-2023     The Kathmandu Post
The Axiata Group had filed a case at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in May 2019, claiming damages worth around Rs66 billion.
Cambodia, UAE sign off on economic partnership
13-Jun-2023     The Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Indonesia accuses EU of 'regulatory imperialism' with Deforestation Law
12-Jun-2023     Kontan
Indonesia sees the European Union as conducting "regulatory imperialism" with its new deforestation law, but both sides would still engage in talks on a free trade deal, an Indonesian minister said.
Philippines-South Korea FTA signing feasible this year
12-Jun-2023     Philstar Global
The signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and South Korea is still feasible this year, according to Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual.
S. Korea calls for non-discriminatory application of EU acts
12-Jun-2023     Yonhap News Agency
South Korea called on the European Union to ensure its new acts on batteries, critical minerals and net-zero goals are not discriminatory against foreign companies, as the two sides seek to enhance trade and industry ties, Seoul's industry ministry said.
The Protocol on Investment to the Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area: What’s in it and what’s next for the Continent?
12-Jun-2023     IISD
With the Protocol on Investment (POI) to the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) adopted, the next question is, ‘ What’s in it and what’s next for the Continent”?
USTR releases summaries from US-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations
12-Jun-2023     Office of the US Trade Representative
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released summaries of texts proposed by the U.S. side during the first negotiating round of the United States-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP).
Kenya commits to becoming Africa's gateway to free trade
12-Jun-2023     The Star
Kenya has committed to becoming the preferred gateway to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).