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Xiplomacy: Xi-proposed "eight major initiatives" facilitate China-Africa trade
1-Oct-2021     Xinhua Net
At the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held in September 2018, Chinese President proposed that China would launch eight major initiatives in close collaboration with African countries.
India  looks  to  seal trade deal after Trudeau win
30-Sep-2021     Live Mint
India hopes to fast-track talks for a mini trade deal with Canada after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned to power. The last round of talks was held in July after which talks were postponed because of the elections.
S. Korea actively reviewing trans-Pacific trade pact
30-Sep-2021     The Korea Herald
South Korea's trade ministry said it is reviewing joining a mega free trade pact comprising Asia-Pacific countries in line with its goal to play a leading role in trade in the region.
Piyush Goyal urges US firms to push for trade agreement
30-Sep-2021     The HIndu
India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal exhorted U.S. businesses to convince the administration of the need for a trade agreement that would enhance the bilateral flow of goods and services.
Australia’s real leverage in China’s CPTTP bid
28-Sep-2021     The Interpreter
When China applied earlier this month to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, the renamed 11-nation trade pact spanning Asia and the Pacific, Beijing seemed to hand Australia the rare diplomatic gift of leverage.
AfCFTA Secretariat signs landmark agreement with UK Government
28-Sep-2021     Dennislaw News
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Kingdom Government to formalise shared commitment to the success of the agreement.
EAC Secretary General urges AfCFTA Secretariat to adapt a private sector-led and people-centered approach to boost intra-African trade
28-Sep-2021     East African Community
The East African Community Secretary General urged the AfCFTA Secretariat to adapt an integration approach that is people-centred, market-driven and private sector-led, to ensure African citizens benefit from the continental agreement.
Africa: China’s trade with the continent grows to record highs
28-Sep-2021     Global Compliance News
Trade between China and Africa almost doubled between 2020 and 2021, and over the last 20 years trade between China and the region has increased twenty-fold.
Guatemala eyes joining S. Korea-Central America FTA
28-Sep-2021     Yonhap News Agency
South Korea's trade ministry said it is currently under negotiations with Guatemala to invite the Central American country to a multilateral trade pact that fully went into effect this year.
Vietnam set to ratify RCEP by November
27-Sep-2021     Vietnam Plus
Vietnam is taking final steps and scheduled to complete the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by November this year.