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S. Korea, Britain to hold intersessional talks on upgrading FTA this week
8-Sep-2025     Yonhap
Both countries will work to speed up the talks to reach a forward-looking agreement that addresses newly emerging economic issues, including digital trade and supply chain resilience.
History of the negotiations of the TRIPS Agreement
8-Sep-2025     South Centre
Coercion rather than negotiations among equal partners seems to explain the final adoption of TRIPS Agreement.
Farmers protest in Brussels against Mercosur deal
8-Sep-2025     The Brussels Times
Farmers from Belgium and neighbouring countries gathered in Brussels on Thursday evening to protest against a trade deal with Mercosur, proposed by the European Commission just a day earlier.
US‑Africa week ahead: AGOA’s last chance; Kenya and Ghana hold their breath
5-Sep-2025     The Africa report
AGOA supporters believe their best hope is for a short-term renewal as part of a broader bill. Options include the Continuing Resolution government funding bill and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), both of which must pass before the start of the new fiscal year on 1 October.
Colombia pushes for trade deal with Japan after Petro-PM Ishiba Meeting
5-Sep-2025     ColombiaOne
The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, called for accelerating the signing of a trade deal with Japan during his meeting with the Asian country’s prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba.
US and Ecuador: A trade agreement nears
5-Sep-2025     Devdiscourse
The United States and Ecuador have announced advancements in their trade agreement and tariff discussions.
Kazakh Senate signs off on investment protection deal with Turkmenistan
5-Sep-2025     Trend
The Senate of Kazakhstan has ratified the Agreement on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments with Turkmenistan, aimed at creating predictable and secure conditions for investors of both countries.
Russian Foreign Minister: FTA agreement between Indonesia and EAEU to be signed by end of year
5-Sep-2025     TV BRICS
The agreement will strengthen ties in the fields of energy, mining and processing of minerals, construction and modernisation of infrastructure, agriculture, banking and tourism
South Africa to explore possible free trade pact with Japan: president
4-Sep-2025     Mainichi
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to explore a free trade agreement with Japan following meetings with Japanese business leaders during his visit to Tokyo.
China, S. Korea to expedite 2nd phase of free trade negotiations
4-Sep-2025     China Daily
China and South Korea are moving to fast‑track talks on the second phase of their free‑trade pact, aiming to deepen economic ties and bolster regional cooperation.