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Top diplomats of S. Korea, Mexico discuss resumption of FTA talks, closer ties
The top diplomats of South Korea and Mexico held talks to discuss the resumption of a bilateral free trade agreement negotiation.
IPEF talks underway in Singapore
US trade negotiators are in Singapore this week for the latest round of talks over the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, the economic initiative that top administration officials have said they’re on track to conclude by year’s end.
Wild card entries complicate the trade game
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a presidential decree announcing he has appointed a delegation to negotiate Ukraine’s membership of CPTPP.
Ukraine lodges protest to Poland and EU over restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural products
Kyiv has lodged an official protest to Poland and the European Union over imposing restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products contrary to the Association Agreement.
Iran, Oman agree on PTA, joint investment: minister
The Iranian economy minister met with visiting Omani commerce minister in Tehran during which they announced their agreement on signing a PTA and joint investment agreement.
Int'l tribunal reduces damages S. Korea owes to Lone Star by 600 mln won: ministry
An international tribunal has accepted the South Korean government's request and reduced the damages it has to pay to the U.S. private equity firm Lone Star Funds by about US$450 million, the justice ministry said
Google, Amazon lobbyists helped US shape new Indo-Pacific Trade Framework
US trade officials have solicited the advice of lobbyists for Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and other major technology companies to help craft the new Indo-Pacific trade framework.
EU mulls partial exit from energy treaty over climate concerns
The European Union is considering a proposal to quit an international energy treaty that has become mired in climate change concerns, but leave an option for individual countries to stay in an updated version of the accord, a document showed.
The NZ-UK free trade agreement - what you need to know
NZ Prime Minister announced the free trade agreement (FTA), years in the making, will come into force from 31 May.
Anthony Albanese announces free trade deal with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London day before coronation
The Australian Prime Minister announced the free trade agreement will be ratified on May 31.