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S. Korea, Britain launch talks to improve bilateral FTA
23-Jan-2024     Yonhap
South Korea has launched the first round of talks with Britain to discuss ways to improve their bilateral free trade agreement.
PHL-US FTA needs to be tech-focused — DTI
23-Jan-2024     Business World
The agreement should emphasize technological innovation, research and development (R&D), education, and the integration of emerging technologies in trade, Trade Undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba said.
European chamber calls for PHL free trade deal to go on fast track
23-Jan-2024     Business World
At a recent briefing, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Alan B. Gepty said the DTI is hoping to finalize a decision on whether negotiations for the FTA will resume in the first quarter.
Algeria thaws trade relations with Spain
23-Jan-2024     Atalayar
After a dispute that lasted more than 19 months, Algiers is reconciling with Madrid, starting with the appointment of a new ambassador. The resumption of trade relations between the two countries has not been long in coming.
FG approves investment agreement with UAE
22-Jan-2024     Business Day
The Federal Government has approved the ratification of the Investment Promotion and Protection (IPPA) agreements between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
India, EU set for 7th round of free-trade talks next month
22-Jan-2024     Hindustan Times
India and the European Union will hold the seventh round of negotiations for a free trade pact in mid-February, covering services and investments.
India-Peru trade pact: Next round of negotiations to begin on Feb 12
22-Jan-2024     Business Standard
Negotiations for the agreement started in 2017 and the fifth round was concluded in August 2019. The negotiations were paused due to the coronavirus pandemic.
China to impose further limits on ECFA trade agreement with Taiwan
22-Jan-2024     Taiwan News
Following Beijing’s decision to revoke several preferential tariff provisions under the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) between China and Taiwan, Beijing looks set to impose more limitations and may be preparing to scrap the ECFA entirely.
Avocado farm workers in Michoacán file USMCA labor complaint
22-Jan-2024     Mexico News Daily
Claiming that RV Fresh Foods has violated their labor rights, a group representing local workers filed a petition under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the free trade pact that superseded NAFTA.
Japan and Bangladesh to negotiate economic partnership agreement
22-Jan-2024     Nikkei Asia
Japan and Bangladesh are set to agree to launch negotiations for an economic partnership agreement as early as end of the month, with the countries aiming to seal the deal in 2025.