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SL-S’pore FTA sparks investment interest among NZ firms
9-Feb-2018     Mirror Business
The recently signed Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement has been able to create a lot of enthusiasm among New Zealand companies operating in Singapore.
Grain exports surging because of free trade deals
9-Feb-2018     The Farmer's Exchange
Free trade agreement FTA partners purchased half of all exports of feed grains in all forms in 2016-17, according to the US Department of Agriculture trade data and analysis by the US Grains Council.
Mise à niveau : Un rempart contre la disparition des entreprises locales
9-Feb-2018     Chateau News
Depuis la ratification par le Cameroun, le 22 juillet 2014 de l’accord de partenariat économique avec l’Union Européenne les petites et moyennes entreprises camerounaises sont menacées par le spectre de déflagration.
Indonesia strives for completion of RCEP negotiations
9-Feb-2018     Vietnam Plus
Indonesia is committed to accelerating negotiations of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the Jakarta Post quoted Indonesian Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita as saying.
What now for economic integration in the Asia-Pacific?
9-Feb-2018     The Diplomat
Progress made in TPP negotiations spurred on RCEP talks, which in turn further stimulated TPP efforts. It is thought that the recent consensus on TPP-11 has increased momentum for RCEP countries to reach a deal as well.
Kerala fears zero tariff under RCEP may hit domestic dairy industry
9-Feb-2018     The Hindu BusinessLine
Kerala has raised concern over the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement between 16 Asian-Pacific countries on the ground that it would impact the country’s dairy sector.
Mexico to make regional content proposal for autos in NAFTA talks
8-Feb-2018     Reuters
Mexico will make a proposal for regional content requirements for autos at the next round of talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), a senior Mexican official said.
Pacific Alliance, associate members advance trade talks, eye new economic opportunities
8-Feb-2018     ICTSD
The talks brought together officials from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Singapore with the Pacific Alliance coalition made up of four Latin American countries – Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.
Pakistan-Indonesia: Review process for PTA finalized
8-Feb-2018     Express Tribune
Both countries agreed to expand the PTA and opt for a Free Trade Agreement.
‘99,000t deal is on the table’ – parliamentary source
8-Feb-2018     AgriLand
The EU has conceded to increase its beef import quota offer by almost 30,000t in a bid to reach agreement on the much-anticipated Mercosur trade deal, a parliamentary source has claimed.