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British trade secretary to visit Japan by Oct. for FTA, TPP talks
21-Aug-2019     The Mainichi
British trade secretary hopes to visit Japan by the end of October for talks on a possible bilateral trade agreement and her country's potential participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade framework.
Malaysia welcomes MAFTA review but priority given to RCEP conclusion
21-Aug-2019     Malay Mail
Malaysia welcomes the review of the Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) but any effort to do so will only be considered after the negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) have been concluded.
El Salvador’s sugar producers want to keep Taiwan free trade pact
21-Aug-2019     Dialogo Chino
In August 2018, El Salvador followed the Dominican Republic and Panama in switching diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China. But in March 2019, president-elect, cast doubt over whether his government would maintain that status.
Setting sights on ‘free trade’ Africa
21-Aug-2019     The Jakarta Post
Indonesia has caught the African fever, but with AfCFTA, it can do a lot more and faster in tapping the growing economic and business opportunities on offer
US and Japan near free trade deal as high-level talks get underway in DC
20-Aug-2019     Foreign Brief
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will meet with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegu in Washington for two days of discussions on a proposed bilateral free trade deal.
Ukraine, Israel want to expand free trade agreement to cover services
20-Aug-2019     Ukrinform
Ukraine and Israel have agreed to start to work on the expansion of the free trade agreement to cover services.
How consultative has India’s RCEP strategy really been?
19-Aug-2019     The Wire
There is little doubt that the smaller stakeholders and businesses within India's informal economy have the most to lose, and yet their voices are not being heard.
Korea-Asean special summit to focus on expanding trade
19-Aug-2019     Korea Joongang Daily
Korea government called for the expansion of trade with Asean states, especially in light of the global rise of protectionist policies and trade wars, not to mention Korea’s recent tensions with Japan.
Canada should engage with Taiwan and others given our China troubles
19-Aug-2019     The Globe and Mail
Given the difficult situation between Canada and China, commentators have suggested ways Canada could push back. Among them is a reassessment of our relations with Taiwan.
Britain should break with Europe on palm oil
19-Aug-2019     Bloomberg
Malaysia’s prime minister says the UK can expect better trade terms with Southeast Asia if it asserts its independence post-Brexit.