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Thailand's new PM seeks FTA expansion to lure major foreign investors
29-Sep-2023     Yahoo
Thailand's new prime minister is committed to transforming the country into a major foreign investment destination, including pursuing more free trade deals and expanding manufacturing of both electric and traditional autos.
Gulf Cooperation Council, Pakistan sign Free Trade Agreement
29-Sep-2023     Asharq Al-Awsat
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Pakistan initialized a free trade agreement, The agreement was signed by GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi and Pakistani trade minister Gohar Ejaz.
South Africa to motivate for AGOA renewal for Africa's development
28-Sep-2023     Engineering News
South Africa will motivate for the extension and renewal of the US preferential trade framework the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for itself and other African countries.
US confirms SA will host AGOA summit despite Russian rift
28-Sep-2023     News24
Despite US threats that it should be moved to another country, South Africa will continue to host a summit between the US and beneficiaries of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in November.
No 'copy-paste': AGOA must change, says US trade chief
28-Sep-2023     News24
The top US trade official said renewing the nation’s preferential access programme for African products without changes counters the Biden administration’s objectives in global commerce.
Tanzania, Canada firm in ‘conditional’ deal over $96m gold suit
28-Sep-2023     The East African
Canadian firm Winshear Gold Corp has announced the suspension of its multimillion-dollar arbitration proceedings against Tanzania over a mining license dispute dating back to 2018, saying it had reached a “conditional settlement agreement” with Dodoma.
Rishi Sunak to sign UK-India trade deal without binding worker or environment pledges
28-Sep-2023     Politico
Angry firms and trade unions fear being undercut and say they were shut out of Britain’s biggest trade talks.
Panthera to step up action against India after local court rejects claim
28-Sep-2023     Proactive
A writ will be pursued by Panthera for alleged breaches by India of the Bilateral Investment Treaty with Australia, the company said in a statement.
Mercosur and EU to resume negotiations in October
28-Sep-2023     The Brazilian Report
Negotiators from the European Union and Mercosur will convene in Brasília on October 3 and 4 in the hopes of making possible the ratification of a free-trade agreement between the two blocs.
A system of secret arbitration tribunals is undercutting climate action worldwide
28-Sep-2023     DeSmog
A UN expert calls for ending confidential arbitration agreements in development and trade treaties, which are forcing nations to roll back climate, enviro, human rights protections while owing fossil fuel companies billions in damages.