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Thailand targets more free trade deals this year
The scheduled signing of the Thailand-Efta FTA this month represents Thailand's first pact with European nations. The government is also working to finish negotiations with key partners such as the EU, South Korea, Asean-Canada and Bhutan, aiming to conclude deals this year.
Nations are exiting a secretive system that protects corporations. One country’s story shows how hard that can be
Bolivia was the first nation to begin leaving a legal system that allows foreign companies to sue governments behind closed doors. Now, other countries are following.
Emmerson secures litigation funding for Morocco claim
The company has secured up to USD 11 million in funding against the North African state.
Upgraded China-S’pore free trade pact takes effect, will enhance market access for businesses
China and Singapore have upgraded a 15-year-old free trade deal to further open up their markets to investors and services suppliers on both sides, and expand cooperation in telecoms services.
Pakistan set to ink economic partnership deal with Korea
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan is set to embark on an official visit to South Korea to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement, marking a significant step towards enhancing bilateral economic cooperation.
1st round of PH-Chile FTA talks set for March
The first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Philippines and Chile has been set for March 2025.
China-Maldives free trade agreement to take effect
The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement is set to take effect on Jan 1, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement
UAE to pursue CEPA deals in 2025 as it boosts foreign trade goals
UAE will look to add more countries to its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements scheme in 2025.
S. Korea, Bahrain sign bilateral investment protection treaty
South Korea and Bahrain have signed a bilateral investment treaty on cementing the legal grounds for mutual investment and economic cooperation, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
Brazil to work toward Mercosur-UAE deal in coming months, Lula tells UAE president
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told his Emirati counterpart that Brazil will work to seal a deal between South American trade bloc Mercosur and the United Arab Emirates in coming months.