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India–EU FTA: 14th round of trade talks to resume in Brussels today
India and the EU resume the 14th round of Free Trade Agreement talks in Brussels, aiming for a December 2025 conclusion.
Talks on proposed trade pacts with Chile, Peru in Oct, Nov
India is set to resume free trade agreement negotiations with Peru in November and will hold a second round of talks with Chile under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in late October.
Soybeans: China’s new bargaining chip in trade war with US?
While US officials express expectations of meaningful progress in the next round of trade talks, analysts suggest soybeans are poised to become a key bargaining chip for China in upcoming negotiations, and a comprehensive deal may not be easily signed.
PH seeks to update trade deal with Japan
The Philippines is looking to revive discussions to update the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, in a bid to widen market access for local agricultural products.
China to speed up zero-tariff trade pact with Kenya
Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, said the two countries will work together to ensure Kenyans start benefiting as soon as possible from the deal. In 2023, China was Kenya's largest source of imports, valued at approximately Sh459 billion.
India, US agree not to seek info on source code
Selling of products and services by US companies in India is likely to get easier with the two countries renegotiating a trade deal, with focus on facilitating digital trade.
India-Asean officials to meet in Jakarta to resume goods trade pact review
The official said that the work on the review of the Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement has progressed well, but it is still some distance from conclusion for any announcement.
The international investment legal regime, climate change, and human rights: an overview
Fossil fuel companies alone have launched over 300 ISDS cases, seeking over $80 billion in damages for climate-related policies aimed at phasing out oil, gas, and coal.
Bangladesh, Japan set to finalise economic partnership deal by year-end
Bangladesh is on the cusp of signing its first-ever Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan, as the country prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country status in 2026.
ICSID caseload statistics 2025: key trends and insights
ICSID has released its FY 2025 caseload statistics, unveiling new data on damages including the difference between damages claimed and damages awarded.