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Opportunities and benefits of CETA for Canada’s oil and gas exporters
3-Oct-2017     Government of Canada
How will CETA benefit Canadian oil and gas product exporters?
Thailand seeks to change FTA with China
3-Oct-2017     Bangkok Post
Thailand is seeking a review of the Thailand-China free trade agreement as the 0% import duty for electric vehicles could derail the country's plan to attract foreign manufacturers.
Tunisia, Indonesia to build free trade partnership
3-Oct-2017     Xinhua
The two ministers agreed to boost bilateral cooperation that is mutually beneficial in fields including trade, investment, education, diplomatic training and fight against terrorism.
EU and Mexico conclude fifth round of trade negotiations with good progress made
3-Oct-2017     European Commission
In total 21 negotiating groups met, including on trade in goods, services, technical barriers to trade and sustainable development.
RCEP ushers transition to China’s order in East Asia
3-Oct-2017     Asia Times
A new split East Asian order is emerging led by China through the RCEP negotiations and Belt and Road Initiative.
Asean revives FTA talks with Europe
2-Oct-2017     Inquirer
A working group representing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the European Union (EU) would meet to explore the possibility of having a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two large economic blocs, a top official said.
RI-Oz officials continue negotiating CEPA
2-Oct-2017     Jakarta Post
High ranking officials from Indonesia and Australia are continuing to negotiate the Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), which is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
East Africa: Fate of trade deal expected in Nov
2-Oct-2017     All Africa
A decision on whether all the East African Community partner states will sign the European Union-EAC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will be known in November during the Heads of State Summit.
Gold duty cut may become a thorny issue in India-EFTA talks
2-Oct-2017     Z News
Under a free trade pact, partners offer market access to each other by eliminating or significantly reducing duties with a view to promoting bilateral trade in goods.
Canada urged to do more to protect data from US during NAFTA talks
2-Oct-2017     Toronto Star
At issue is so-called “data localization,” which would allow the government to protect the sensitive personal information of Canadians from unwanted American intrusion, by storing it in Canada.