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UAE, Ukraine aim for bilateral trade talks
The United Arab Emirates and Ukraine have announced their intention to start negotiations on a bilateral trade deal, expected to conclude by the middle of next year, the UAE economy ministry says.
Indo-Australia trade agreement to come into force from Dec 29; to give duty free access to a number of goods
The free trade agreement between India and Australia will come into force from December 29 giving duty free access to thousands of domestic goods in that market, which will help in almost doubling the bilateral commerce to $45-50 billion in around five years.
Eurasian Economic Union, Indonesia to start talks on free trade agreement - Commission
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Indonesia have agreed to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement, the first round is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023, the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) said.
Bitter friends: Inside the summit aiming to heal EU-US trade rift
The European Union is up in arms over Biden’s plans for hefty subsidies for made-in-America electric cars, claiming these payments, which partly kick in from January 1, are nothing more than outright trade protectionism.
How Asean can bridge US-China gap and reap economic benefits amid potential flashpoints
A ‘non-aligned’ foreign policy is key, as is Asean’s preference for dialogue and cooperation over the intense rivalry of the great powers.
The bare truths about FTAs
That much of world trade happens through free trade agreements and these help boost exports are among myths that need to be busted.
Mexico pauses free trade agreement negotiations with South Korea
Mexico has paused negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with South Korea in order to design the objectives it wants to achieve, said minister of Foreign Affairs.
Uruguay applies to join CPTPP in bid for Asian export boost
Uruguay has applied for membership in the 11-nation Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, in the South American country's latest bid to do more trade with Asia.
German parliament ratifies CETA, urges other countries to follow suit
The Bundestag has officially ratified the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which has been under provisional application since 2017.
Kenya anti-tobacco crusaders fault President Ruto’s South Korea deal
A group of advocates of tobacco use control has denounced the deal Kenya’s president, William Ruto made with South Korea to enhance tobacco trade, saying it will put more Kenyans at risk of diseases linked to the farming and use of the product.