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EU and Ecuador launch negotiations for a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement
12-Nov-2025     European Commission
The SIFA aims to promote sustainable development in Ecuador by making it easier for EU companies to invest and expand their operations in the country, in sectors such as renewable energy, digitalisation, agriculture, transport and logistics.
Switzerland moves close to improved 15% US tariff deal
12-Nov-2025     Swiss Info
Switzerland is close to securing a 15% tariff on its exports to the US, in what would be a relief for the country after it was hit with a punishing 39% levy in August.
Southeast Asian countries want to operate in S Africa for AfCFTA access – Ramaphosa
12-Nov-2025     Polity
Returned from his Southeast Asian trip, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that amid global economic uncertainty, South Africa must diversify its trade and investment relations.
Sarama files memorial in US$242M damages claim against Burkina Faso
11-Nov-2025     Acces Newswire
Sarama Resources Ltd. ("Sarama" or the "Company") (TSX-V:SWA)(ASX:SRR) announces that it has filed its written Memorial (the "Memorial") detailing the Company's claim against the Government of Burkina Faso ("GoBF") as well as damages for the sum of US$242 million, plus interest.
Korea, UK set for final push on upgraded free trade pact
11-Nov-2025     Pulse
South Korea and the United Kingdom are set to begin talks next week to finalize an upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA), focusing on business-friendly rules of origin and digital trade standards.
Has the EU sacrificed human rights to economic expediency in Indonesia?
11-Nov-2025     The Diplomat
The Indonesia - EU CEPA grants duty-free access to the EU market for palm oil, minerals, and other commodities linked to environmental degradation and abuse, while failing to enforce accountability for Indigenous rights or environmental harm.
India, Australia eye ‘ambitious’ trade agreement
11-Nov-2025     Hindustan Times
India and Australia are enhancing their economic partnership, negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to boost bilateral trade.
Mercosur, UAE hold new round of negotiations
10-Nov-2025     ANBA
The fourth stage of discussions for a free trade agreement will conclude on Friday (7 November) at the headquarters of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brasília.
India–New Zealand FTA talks: Fourth negotiation round concludes on positive note; both sides target early, balanced pact
10-Nov-2025     The Times of India
The fourth round of negotiations on the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement concluded successfully in Auckland and Rotorua after five days of discussions, according to a press release from the ministry of commerce and industry.
Peru and UAE to hold first FTA negotiations round in December
10-Nov-2025     Andina
Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Teresa Mera announced that Peru and the United Arab Emirates will hold the first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement between the two countries.