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Here’s why China’s trade deal with Mauritius matters
18-Feb-2021     How we made it in Africa
Mauritius already plays an important role as an investment entrepôt for the subcontinent. This likely makes Sino-Mauritian ties even more important for the rest of the continent to watch.
India calls for 'fresh' trade talks with US
18-Feb-2021     Hindustan Times
India has called for a “fresh package” for trade talks with the United States and the new Biden administration that will go beyond, this time, the “nitpicking” and the constant shifting of goalposts that had bogged down the last round of discussions with the Trump administration.
Ukraine expects to start talks on free trade with Japan soon – ambassador
17-Feb-2021     Ukrinform
Ukraine looks forward to starting negotiations with Japan on a free trade agreement and updating the convention on the avoidance of double taxation.
Cairn Energy files case in US to push India to pay $1.2 billion award
17-Feb-2021     Mint
Cairn Energy has filed a case in a US district court to enforce a $1.2 billion arbitration award it won in a tax dispute against India, a court document showed, ratcheting up pressure on the government to pay its dues.
Cabinet approves trade pact between India and Mauritius
17-Feb-2021     The Hindu
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved signing of a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement, a kind of a free trade pact, between India and Mauritius which is aimed at liberalising norms to boost two-way commerce.
Chinese company claims US$55m from Ghana for cancellation of traffic management contract
17-Feb-2021     Ghana Web
A Chinese-based construction company, Beijing Everyway Traffic and Lighting Tech Co Ltd is claiming USD55 million from Ghana for cancelling a contract it awarded it to develop an intelligent traffic management system for the country.
Shell files arbitration claim against Nigeria over spill dispute
17-Feb-2021     The Star
ROYAL Dutch Shell Plc launched arbitration proceedings against the Nigerian government over a long-running community dispute.
Revealed: Monsanto owner and US officials pressured Mexico to drop glyphosate ban
16-Feb-2021     The Guardian
Internal USTR communications lay out how the agrochemical industry is “pushing” for the US to fold this issue into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
EU readies reforms to energy treaty as climate criticisms mount
16-Feb-2021     Reuters
Some governments have said the bloc should consider quitting the agreement because the treaty could threaten climate goals.
Turkey seeks preferential trade deal with Ethiopia
16-Feb-2021     Anadolu
As bilateral trade between Turkey and Ethiopia is rising, Turkey indicated the need for a preferential trade agreement.