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Cop26 targets pushed back under threat of being sued
17-Jan-2022     Capital Monitor
Countries party to the Energy Charter Treaty are under yet more pressure to reform the agreement following the Cop26 climate summit, as they weigh the benefits of climate action against the likelihood of getting sued.
S. Korea to submit application for CPTPP in April: finance minister
17-Jan-2022     Korea Herald
South Korea will push to submit an official application to join a mega Asia-Pacific free trade agreement in April.
China and Gulf states pledge to 'inject new impetus' into talks on free trade agreement
17-Jan-2022     Middle East Eye
Beijing and Gulf states say they are committed to reviving long-dormant talks aimed at reaching a free trade agreement, as they look to strengthen ties and deepen economic cooperation in the face of strained relations with the West.
Why India is trying to seal a free trade agreement with UK
16-Jan-2022     The Indian Express
India and the United Kingdom have launched formal Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, with the aim of concluding an early harvest trade agreement over the next few months.
The EU narrative around trade with Vietnam
14-Jan-2022     The Loop
The EU managed to avoid mass protest by creating an ethical narrative around its trade negotiations with authoritarian Vietnam.
Bangladesh eyes more tie-up with Australia
14-Jan-2022     The Financial Express Bangladesh
As the possibility of a free-trade agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Australia is unlikely soon, trade officials suggest signing a bilateral investment treaty to bolster investment.
Ukraine could sign FTA with Turkey in February – MP
14-Jan-2022     Ukrinform
Ukraine's free trade agreement with Turkey could be signed in February during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Kyiv.
Canada joins Mexico's official complaint arguing US violating trade pact over auto parts provision
14-Jan-2022     CBC
Canada is joining Mexico's official complaint requesting a dispute settlement panel to resolve a claim that the US is violating the new NAFTA by insisting on a stricter interpretation of a key provision on auto parts.
South Korea to adopt RCEP tariff rates starting from February 1
14-Jan-2022     Global Times
China's Ministry of Finance on Thursday announced that South Korea will adopt the favorable tariff rates of the RCEP trade pact starting from February 1, as the country has finished ratification of the deal.
India, UK kick off FTA talks, will avoid ‘sensitive issues’
14-Jan-2022     The Indian Express
Bilateral trade between the countries is worth about $50 billion per year. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said both countries had agreed to avoid “sensitive issues” and focus on areas where there is more complementarity.