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Signing of EU Association Agreement with San Marino and Andorra expected “by the fall”
9-May-2024     EU News
The two European microstates will be able to participate in the Union's Internal Market and cooperate in other policy areas, as Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein already do.
China-Serbia free trade deal to take effect in July
9-May-2024     RTHK
President Xi Jinping said that a free trade agreement between China and Serbia will take effect on July 1.
NAFTA panel orders rethink on softwood lumber duties
8-May-2024     BIV
B.C. forests minister says NAFTA panel ruling positive, but doesn't end softwood lumber dispute.
EU interested in UAE free trade deal as GCC talks stall
8-May-2024     Arabian Business
The EU would be interested in a UAE free-trade deal if talks for a GCC-wide agreement do not progress, according to a top official.
Japanese PM discusses Mercosur FTA with Paraguay's President
8-May-2024     Merco Press
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Paraguay to strengthen bilateral ties and counter China's regional influence. The visit resulted in signed memorandums on climate change, trade, investment, and space cooperation.
Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year
8-May-2024     Cebu Daily News
President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market.
Taiwan, US wrap up latest round of talks for trade deal
8-May-2024     Taiwan News
The second round of a second phase of talks under the United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade wrapped up in Taipei on Friday (May 3) after discussions about agriculture, environmental protection, and labor issues.
PH-EU FTA negotiations could be fast-tracked – DTI chief
8-May-2024     Panay News
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual is optimistic that the negotiations for the Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA) could be fast-tracked given the speed of the previous trade deal of the country with European countries.
Aspects of NZ-China FTA up for renegotiation
8-May-2024     The Post
New Zealand is set to begin renegotiating its free trade agreement with China, focusing on further liberalizing services trade. While seeking deeper trade ties with China, New Zealand also aims to maintain security partnerships with traditional allies like Australia and the US.
CEPA: UAE, New Zealand launch talks for a free trade deal
7-May-2024     Gulf Business
New Zealand and the UAE will begin negotiations over a free trade agreement, the Pacific nation’s trade minister said.