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Resource disputes between investors and states hit 10-year high
3-Nov-2025     Reuters
Disagreements between governments and investors over resources are at a 10-year high, law firm DLA Piper said, driven by resource nationalism and growing competition between the US and China for critical minerals.
Asean set to sign digital economy agreement in 2026 to boost cross-border trade, services
3-Nov-2025     The Straits Times
Touted as the first major regionwide digital economy agreement in the world, talks on Defa officially began in September 2023, covering areas such as digital trade, cross-border e-commerce, cyber security, digital identity, digital payments and cross-border data flows.
Climate and Environmental Governance: International investment rules can undermine environmental and climate protection
3-Nov-2025     The Edge Malaysia
The investor-state dispute settlement system, with its roots in colonialism and extractivism, is not fit for purpose in the 21st century because it prioritises the interests of foreign investors over the rights of states, human rights and the environment.
Uruguay signs investment protection deal with Saudi Arabia
3-Nov-2025     TV BRICS
Uruguay’s Chancellor Mario Lubetkin has signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with Saudi Arabia during an official visit to Riyadh.
Era of free trade and investment is over, Canada’s PM tells Apec summit
3-Nov-2025     The Guardian
Mark Carney warns Asia-Pacific leaders global economy undergoing profound change, as China’s president mounts defence of free trade.
Panama wins canal expansion arbitration against Spanish company
3-Nov-2025     RTL
Panama's government won a lawsuit against Spanish company Sacyr, officials said, after the firm claimed it was owed around $2.3 billion for its work expanding the Panama Canal.
Malaysia, New Zealand aim to finalise free trade agreement review by year end, says Anwar
3-Nov-2025     The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia and New Zealand are aiming to complete the review of the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (MNZFTA) by the end of the year, as confirmed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit.
Pakistan, Iran move closer to inking Free Trade Agreement
3-Nov-2025     Daily Times
Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic ties through a high-level meeting. The discussion focused on advancing bilateral trade, investment, and regional connectivity.
Namibia eyes new trade pact with US after AGOA ended
1-Nov-2025     Windhoek observer
The government has engaged with the United States to explore the possibility of a new trade agreement following the expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) on 30 September 2025.
Luanda summit rallies renewed investor support for African infrastructure
31-Oct-2025     African Business
This high-level gathering convened heads of state, ministers, global investors, heads of multilateral development banks, and private sector leaders from Africa and beyond to deliberate on strategies to address one of the continent’s most pressing challenges: transforming Africa’s infrastructure ambitions into bankable, investment-ready projects.