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Japan, Israel hold first joint research meeting on Economic Partnership Agreement
The first meeting of a possible Japan-Israel Economic Partnership Agreement was held online.
The EU is committed to developing the Association Agreement with Algeria
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced on Sunday that Brussels is sticking to the association agreement with Algeria.
EU eyes Africa; 'we are grateful' to Algeria's gas supply: Borrell
The European Union's representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Josep Borrell, began a visit to Algeria on Sunday, the first of its kind since he took office in December 2019.
Philippines, South Korea free trade deal in final stages
The free trade agreement between the Philippines and South Korea is in the final stages, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry said on Tuesday.
EU-Malaysia relations at risk over colonial legacy claims
A billion-dollar lawsuit between the heirs of a historic sultanate and the Malaysian government over land awards signed during the era of British imperialism, threatens to further cloud European relations with the Southeast Asian country.
Indonesia invites India to expedite PTA negotiations
Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan expressed his expectation that Indonesia and India can immediately begin negotiating the bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement, which has been under consideration since 2020.
Dhaka, Bangkok keen to explore FTA prospects to boost bilateral trade
Bangladesh and Thailand have agreed to seriously explore the prospects of an FTA (free trade agreement) to further enhance the bilateral trade between the two countries.
UK and Canada ‘break impasse’ on Indo-Pacific trade pact
Britain’s trade chief Kemi Badenoch and her Canadian counterpart Mary Ng settled differences in a move that bodes well for the UK's post-Brexit hopes of joining a key Indo-Pacific trade bloc.
EU and Thailand relaunch trade negotiations
The EU and Thailand announced the relaunch of negotiations for an ambitious, modern and balanced free trade agreement, with sustainability at its core.
Canadian and Mexican unions initiate Canadian government trade challenge to stop abuses at Mexican factory
Autoworker unions in Canada and Mexico applaud the launch of a trade complaint by the Canadian government to stop labour abuses at a Mexican auto parts facility owned by global automotive supplier Fränkische.