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“Substance over deadline”: EU not in hurry to sign FTA with India
28-Aug-2023     The Print
The signing of the free trade agreement between India and Europe might take a while as a senior European Union official said in the EU, its “substance” matters more than a deadline and further discussion is needed.
India UK bilateral investment treaty likely to be finalised soon, to differ from 2016 model
28-Aug-2023     The Indian Express
As India and the UK inch closer towards finalising a free trade agreement, the contours of the much-debated and contentious bilateral investment treaty are likely to be finalised around the same time as the FTA.
EFTA looking at reduction in trade barriers on pharma, Swiss chocolate, fish in proposed pact with India
28-Aug-2023     The Hindu
Four-nation bloc EFTA is looking at significant reduction in trade barriers on sectors such as machine tools, advanced chemicals, pharma, chocolates, Norwegian and Icelandic fish in the proposed free trade agreement with India, a Swiss minister said.
Canada says will join as third party in US-Mexico dispute over GM corn imports
28-Aug-2023     Reuters
Canada will participate as a third party in the dispute settlement proceedings between the US and Mexico regarding genetically modified corn in imported tortillas and dough, citing concerns about Mexico's stance on the matter.
Korea pushing to sign free trade pacts with 7 emerging nations
25-Aug-2023     Korea Times
Korea is pushing to sign a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, Thailand, Pakistan, Serbia, and the Dominican Republic, and held a public hearing session in Seoul.
EFTA and India make strides towards a comprehensive Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement
24-Aug-2023     EFTA
Representatives of the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) and India gathered in New Delhi from 17 to 19 August 2023 to advance negotiations aimed at a mutually beneficial Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
Economic partnership talks launched by Indonesia and Peru
24-Aug-2023     ASEAN Briefing
Indonesia and Peru have begun negotiations on a future Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with the aim of increasing bilateral trade and investments.
Jokowi: Indonesia, Mozambique agree to boost preferential trade pact
24-Aug-2023     Antara News
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi have agreed to enhance their preferential trade agreement (PTA) to boost trade between the two countries.
Australia wants EU investment in critical minerals, but first a free trade agreement
24-Aug-2023     Reuters
Australia's Trade Minister has dangled easier access to the country's vast critical minerals sector as part of negotiations over a free trade agreement with the European Union ahead of possible further talks.
ASEAN signs upgrade for Australia, NZ free trade area deal
24-Aug-2023     Singapore Business Review
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has signed the amendment to improve the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area.