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India-Oman FTA may be reality soon; legal vetting of deal's text underway
21-Feb-2024     Business Standard
India is keen to finalise the trade pact before the model code of conduct (MCC) kicks-in ahead of its general elections, making the timing of the finalisation of the proposed deal crucial
ISDS regime could choke climate action in emerging economies, experts say
21-Feb-2024     Global Trade Review
The investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) system could be putting climate action at risk in emerging and developing economies as investors in fossil fuel projects angle for compensation, experts say.
First Quantum Seeks $20 Billion From Panama in Free Trade Case
21-Feb-2024     Yahoo Finance
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is seeking $20 billion from Panama in a free trade arbitration case after the Central American nation shut down the company’s flagship copper mine late last year.
Can Africa’s new free trade treaty boost business on the continent?
19-Feb-2024     Aljazeera
African leaders will this weekend gather in Addis Ababa for the annual summit of the African Union (AU) to discuss key business issues, including plans to make Africa a global economic powerhouse.
Battle for biodiversity: AfCFTA’s Intellectual Property Protocol unveiled
19-Feb-2024     Foodtank
The African Union is finalizing the draft protocol on intellectual property rights to the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
UK Lawmakers Slam ‘Lack of Clarity’ on Major Trade Deal Benefits
19-Feb-2024     Bloomberg
British lawmakers said the benefits of the UK’s accession to a major trans-Pacific trading bloc are unclear
India on verge of inking FTA with EU as 7th round of talks underway
19-Feb-2024     Firstpost
India-EU FTA seventh round talks is expected to focus on services and investments, building on earlier talks that covered goods and public procurement
Algerian president counters Morocco's Sahel offer with free trade zones
16-Feb-2024     Yabiladi
In a move seen as a response to Morocco's initiative facilitating Atlantic access for Sahel states, Algerian President announced plans for free trade zones with both Niger and Mali. This announcement comes amidst Algeria's efforts to maintain its influence in the region.
Spain and Ireland call for 'urgent review' of EU-Israel agreement over war in Gaza
15-Feb-2024     Euronews
Prime ministers Pedro Sánchez and Leo Varadkar have asked the European Commission to "undertake an urgent review" of the EU-Israel agreement in light of the war in Gaza and the worsening humanitarian crisis.
Environmental groups say government's plans breach free trade agreement
14-Feb-2024     RNZ
A coalition of environment groups says New Zealand is breaching its free trade deal with the United Kingdom by rolling back environmental laws.