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Brazil minister says Mercosur reply on trade deal sent to EU, diplomats deny
7-Sep-2023     Reuters
Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said the Mercosur bloc of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay has sent the European Union their position on a European addendum to their long-awaited trade agreement.
New Zealand wins trade dispute with Canada over dairy access
6-Sep-2023     RNZ
Under the CPTPP, New Zealand gained better access for dairy products in the Canadian market, but complained that Canada was manipulating quotas to block exporters.
PH, UAE continue free trade discussions
6-Sep-2023     Inquirer
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates are continuing discussions for a free trade agreement, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to bolster trade and investments between the two countries.
RCEP states already looking to expand trade participation
6-Sep-2023     Vietnam Net
At a summit on the deal (RCEP) in Indonesia, a review of its implementation is expected to be conducted, with member states agreeing on new measures to intensify intra-deal trade and investment flows.
North Macedonia charged with expropriation by Amadeus Group
5-Sep-2023     WNDB
The request for arbitration charges that North Macedonia expropriated Amadeus’ investment in a hotel and commercial center in Skopje, all violations of the North Macedonia-Albania bilateral investment treaty, and seeks a damage award of at least $110 million.
Go-ahead awaited for Bangladesh's accession to RCEP bloc
5-Sep-2023     The Financial Express
The go-ahead is awaited from the prime minister's office for Bangladesh's accession to an emerging economic bloc encompassing the Asia-Pacific region that represents a third of world GDP.
Israel and Japan explore potential free trade agreement
5-Sep-2023     The Jerusalem Post
In a move reflecting their robust $3.3 billion trade relationship, Israel and Japan will be actively exploring the possibility of forging a landmark free trade agreement.
Comorian president wants to accelerate intra-African trade
5-Sep-2023     Africanews
Accelerate the construction of a large African trade zone free of customs duties, in particular. This is what Comorian President Azali Assoumani, who this year holds the presidency of the African Union, is committed to.
Guatemala to join S. Korea-Central America FTA
5-Sep-2023     Yonhap News Agency
Guatemala will join a free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and a group of Central American nations, Seoul's trade ministry said. Guatemala was initially among dialogue partners for the FTA, but it had stepped out during negotiations amid differences on tariff and country of origin related rules.
Israel eyes finalizing free trade pact with Bahrain
4-Sep-2023     The Print
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is seeking to finalize a free trade agreement during his first official visit to Bahrain