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UAE says it concludes free trade agreement with Colombia
4-Dec-2023     Reuters
The UAE said it had concluded the terms of a trade deal with Colombia, which it called the first such bilateral agreement between the Gulf and South America.
The US push for GMO corn is out to lunch
4-Dec-2023     Common Dreams
So-called “Free trade” promises lower prices and more supply, but it derails food security. Mexico has been fighting this since the United States began a dispute over genetically modified corn.
Macron concerns derail EU-South America trade deal yet again
4-Dec-2023     Yahoo
Le sommet du Mercosur prévu le 7 décembre (2023) est annulé. Ce nouvel échec témoigne de la difficulté pour l’Union européenne de signer des accords de ce type avec des pays éloignés des standards communautaires.
EU-Mercosur deal's future up to new Argentina government, sources say
4-Dec-2023     Reuters
The European Union and Mercosur will not be able to close their free trade negotiations because Argentina's incoming government has to approve the outstanding issues, Brazilian officials and diplomats said.
PH and UAE set to embark on a comprehensive economic partnership
4-Dec-2023     Sun Star
On December 2, 2023, The Philippine's DTI Secretary signed the Terms of Reference for negotiations on a CEPA with the UAE, marking the first step towards a proposed bilateral free trade agreement. The TOR provides guidelines for the negotiations and outlines the scope and coverage of the CEPA.
Pakistan moves closer to signing landmark trade agreement with GCC
4-Dec-2023     Dawn
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reached a consensus on the investment modalities, paving the path for the ratification of a much-awaited free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
S. Korea, Britain to launch talks for FTA upgrade next month
4-Dec-2023     Yonhap News Agency
South Korea and Britain will begin negotiations for upgrading the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) next month in response to changing global business circumstances.
Can existing international agreements on ‘investment facilitation’ advance sustainable development, climate action, and human rights?
1-Dec-2023     CCSI
Terminating investment treaties and withdrawing advance consent to ISDS would allow governments to clear the path from problematic treaties centered on investment protection and ISDS, which in practice benefit unsustainable investment.
Looking for lithium in the Andes — Peru is key to India’s Latin America push
1-Dec-2023     The Print
India has been pursuing a trade agreement with Peru since 2017. The two countries held the 6th round of negotiations last month and talks are scheduled to be held again in December.
Sri Lanka eyeing investment only deal with India, RCEP hits roadblock: President
1-Dec-2023     Economy Next
Sri Lanka has started discussions on separate agreements on investment and trade with India and an attempt to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership has been hit by a lack of rules to admit new members.