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Canada strengthens economic cooperation with Jakarta, Indo-Pacific
17-Oct-2022     The Jakarta Post
Ottawa strengthened its trade relationship with Jakarta and the Indo-Pacific region as Canada Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Minister Mary Ng concluded her two-days long visit to Indonesia to advance at least two economic agreements.
Taiwan, US hope to come up with 'early harvest' list on trade deal by year-end
17-Oct-2022     Focus Taiwan
Taiwan hopes to reach consensus with the United States to come up with an "early harvest list" on a bilateral trade deal before the end of this year, the nation's deputy trade negotiator said.
Free trade between Eurasian Economic Union & Iran may launch next year
17-Oct-2022     Al Mayadeen
The head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran said in an interview that the Islamic Republic may implement a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union as of next year.
Ecuador makes progress in FTA negotiations with Costa Rica
14-Oct-2022     Xinhua
For Ecuador, reaching an FTA with Costa Rica is key in its strategy to consolidate the country's position in the Central American market where it already has trade agreements with Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador.
Australia, Indonesia can team up on lithium supply chain
14-Oct-2022     Jakarta Globe
An opportunity arises for cooperation between Indonesia and Australia on the lithium supply chain via the Indonesia-Australia trade agreement.
Truss faces fresh headache as India-UK free trade deal stuck
13-Oct-2022     Bloomberg
Talks between India and the UK have hit a snag over easier access to thousands of skilled workers from the South Asian nation that is likely to push finalizing a free-trade agreement beyond the October deadline.
Australia sees 'no prospect' of China being accepted into CPTPP
13-Oct-2022     Nikkei Asia
Australia's trade minister remains concerned about China's application to join one of the world's biggest multilateral free trade agreements due to festering disputes between the two countries.
Gulf Cooperation Council trade negotiations update
13-Oct-2022     UK Government
The first round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the United Kingdom and Gulf Cooperation Council took place between 22 August and 29 September 2022.
Spain to follow Italy and Poland and leave the Energy Charter
13-Oct-2022     The Corner
Spain has initiated proceedings to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty, signed by 53 countries and in force since 1998, designed to protect foreign investment in energy infrastructure.
Kazakhstan ratifies agreement on free trade zone between EAEU and Iran
13-Oct-2022     The Astana Times
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law ratifying the agreement that leads to the formation of a free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union and Iran.