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New Zealand's free-trade deal with United Arab Emirates kicks off
2-Sep-2025     RNZ
The New Zealand-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement officially entered into force on Thursday 28 August 2025.
Digital taxes put US-EU trade talks under pressure
2-Sep-2025     DW
Trump is now threatening retaliation over EU tech rules, shaking the bloc’s 15% tariff deal. Lacking China’s rare earths leverage, Brussels is scrambling for countermeasures — what cards can it still play?
Key points in Shell's arbitration case against Bolivia
1-Sep-2025     Linkedin
On August 5, 2025, BG Overseas Limited, a subsidiary of Shell, informed Bolivia of a dispute involving its subsidiary, Shell Bolivia Corporation, as per Article 8 of the Bilateral Investment Treaty signed with the United Kingdom.
Joint statement: Human rights concerns regarding the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council
1-Sep-2025     Human Rights Watch
A coalition of rights groups and trade unions express deep concern around the lack of transparency and rights protections in the forthcoming Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council
Brussels poised to present Mercosur and Mexico trade deals this week
1-Sep-2025     Politico
The agreement with South America’s Mercosur bloc is likely to run into huge political opposition in countries like France.
Vietnam and Brazil move to initiate FTA negotiations with MERCOSUR
1-Sep-2025     Cubasi
Vietnam and Brazil have taken a significant step toward launching free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, following a telephone conversation between Vietnam’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hong Dien, and Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mauro Vieira.
India, EU to conclude FTA talks by year-end, pending issues may need political call: Govt sources
1-Sep-2025     CNBCTV18
India and the EU are pursuing a two-stage approach to finalise an FTA, apart from a bilateral investment protection agreement and recognition of geographical indications (GIs) with the 27-member bloc.
Taiwan eyes FTA with India
1-Sep-2025     News Today
Amid global trade uncertainties and a shifting geopolitical landscape, Taiwan has expressed a strong desire to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India. The proposed pact is seen as a crucial step to deepen economic cooperation, boost bilateral trade, and create a powerful technology partnership, particularly in the high-value semiconductor sector.
Malaysia - South Korea set to finalise FTA by October
1-Sep-2025     The Vibes
Malaysia and South Korea have reaffirmed their shared commitment to concluding a long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the formal signing expected at the upcoming ASEAN Leaders’ Summit in October.
Qatar keen on FTA with India: Piyush Goyal
1-Sep-2025     Financial Express
Qatar is also seeking a free trade agreement with India and the agreement with Oman will be finalised soon, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said. India has also initiated formal talks with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), while the broader Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—including Saudi Arabia and the UAE—expresses interest in a collective trade deal.