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Thailand-South Korea economic partnership agreement nears completion
Thailand and South Korea aim to finalize an economic partnership agreement (EPA) next year to further boost trade and investment. The EPA is expected to be signed during the 36th APEC summit in South Korea.
PH, Chile report progress on free trade talks
The Philippines and Chile concluded their 2nd Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting, focusing on strengthening economic ties. They explored the potential for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to boost trade and investment in areas like services, innovation, R&D, and education.
EU-Mercosur trade deal likely to fail both consumers and farmers on sustainability goals
The deal is likely to fail to safeguard consumer interests and align with the EU’s sustainability goals.
Iran MPs pass bill on free trade agreement with Syria
Iranian lawmakers have passed the outlines and details of a bill amending the appendix to the free trade agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Syrian Arab Republic.
UK nears free trade agreement with Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia
The UK is in the final stages of negotiating a free trade agreement with a group of oil-rich Middle Eastern nations including Saudi Arabia.
French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports
French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods.
EU, Mercosur eye early-December trade deal — to France’s dismay
Even as farmers protest, France will find it hard to stop the deal with South America.
The EU says it won’t renew a fishing agreement with Senegal criticized by many in the country
Many local fishermen say they can’t compete with the foreign industrial trawlers and barely catch enough fish to make a living.
Russia reaffirms commitment to FTA between India & EEU
Russia and India are committed to strengthening their economic ties, including finalizing a Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and India. Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade and address trade imbalances.