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What’s next for the long-awaited China-Japan-South Korea FTA?
28-Jan-2022     The Diplomat
Will RCEP be able to accelerate the negotiation process for the China-Japan-South Korea free trade agreement?
India calls for ‘greater urgency’ in trade negotiations with EU
28-Jan-2022     Hindustan Times
India wants “greater urgency” and “faster movement” in negotiations with the European Union for trade and investment pacts, though there are challenges, Indian external affairs minister said.
UK-Australia free trade agreement - the first from scratch
28-Jan-2022     Lexology
What will the FTA achieve? What does it cover? What are its key impacts?
UK, Gulf may sign post-Brexit trade deal this year, Bahrain says
27-Jan-2022     Bloomberg
A trade deal between the UK and a six country bloc of Gulf oil producers including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could be concluded before the end of this year.
Singapore, Pacific Alliance countries sign trade agreement
27-Jan-2022     Reuters
Singapore has signed a free trade agreement with the Pacific Alliance - made up of Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Chile - those governments said on Wednesday, in a deal they said would facilitate trade and closer ties with Asia.
UK, Switzerland accused of undermining EU green treaty reforms
26-Jan-2022     Climate Home News
Campaigners say the UK and Switzerland are defending fossil fuel interests in Energy Charter Treaty modernisation talks to tempt firms to relocate their HQs.
China, Ecuador explore FTA talks, sign MOU on investment and economic cooperation
26-Jan-2022     Global Times
China and Ecuador are actively exploring the negotiation of a free trade agreement and have completed a feasibility study on the issue.
UK-Africa summit closes with millions in ‘misguided’ investment
26-Jan-2022     African Business
Grand UK investments in Africa's green energy transition are more focussed on boosting British exports in an 'unsustainable' trade relationship,' development experts say.
OTE calls for revision of trade agreements disadvantageous to Tunisia
26-Jan-2022     Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
The worsening trade deficit with China and Turkey is contributing to the draining of foreign exchange reserves and seriously threatens local production, according to a review.
China misses trade deal targets, raising pressure on Biden
25-Jan-2022     Bloomberg
The landmark trade deal signed in 2020 between the world’s two largest economies failed to reduce the bilateral trade deficit.