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AfCFTA: Insecurity, infrastructure deficiency threaten regional trade –WACTAF
16-May-2022     Sun News Online
Insecurity and infrastructure deficiencies are threats to the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement, says West African food association
Bangladesh may hold talks with ASEAN countries to sign FTA: Philippine envoy
13-May-2022     The Daily Star
After the graduation to a developing nation, Bangladesh may take the initiative for holding discussions with ASEAN countries to sign free trade agreement, Philippine Ambassador said.
EU wants to sign stalled trade agreements, but with Mercosur objections persist
13-May-2022     MercoPress
The European Union aims to finalize and sign at least three stalled trade agreements this year as the bloc looks to reinforce strategic alliances amid the turmoil caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
US proposes pick-and-choose Indo-Pacific economic framework
13-May-2022     Hindustan Times
A State Department spokesperson said the US was still discussing the mechanics of the framework with its partners but will design IPEF to prioritise flexibility and inclusion
EU and Japan agree on digital cooperation
13-May-2022     Ghana News Agency
The European Union and Japan have agreed on increased cooperation to develop digital technologies, cyber security and artificial intelligence.
Russia's Sberbank to appeal against Ukraine's move to seize its assets
13-May-2022     Reuters
Russia's top lender Sberbank initiated investment arbitration proceedings against Ukraine after its parliament approved a presidential decree allowing for the forced seizure of Sberbank-owned assets in the country.
India, Oman agree to have joint feasibility study on limited trade deal
12-May-2022     Business Standard
The development is taking place at a time when India is set to begin deeper engagements with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries towards inking a free trade agreement (FTA).
UK rejects EU proposals to resolve N.Irish trade dispute
12-May-2022     Euronews
The EU will launch legal action and possibly impose countermeasures if London takes unilateral action.
New Zealand challenges Canada dairy tariffs under CPTPP
12-May-2022     RNZ
New Zealand has fired a warning shot at Canada over dairy tariffs, kicking off a dispute resolution under the trans-Pacific Partnership pact - the first of its kind.
India-UK FTA on fast track as third round of talks covers most policy areas
12-May-2022     CNBC TV18
The free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and the UK have resulted in the draft treaty text advancing across the majority of chapters at the end of the third round of talks.