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India, Canada look to expedite FTA negotiations
12-May-2022     Hindustan Times
Union commerce and industries minister Goyal and his Canadian counterpart Mary Ng had earlier agreed to formally relaunch negotiations for the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and also to consider an interim agreement or Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA).
Thai gold mine blamed for sickening local villagers is set to reopen
11-May-2022     Mongabay
Citing the free-trade agreement between Australia and Thailand, Kingsgate, announced in November 2017 that it had filed a suit against Thailand at an international arbitration tribunal.
Bhutan and Thailand to have bilateral trade
11-May-2022     Kuensel Online
The government of Bhutan and Thailand agreed to sign a bilateral trade agreement. The two countries have a trade and economic cooperation agreement as of now.
AfCFTA: Cross-border service integration will boost African oil and gas industry, says Briggs
11-May-2022     This Day
Chief Dumo Lulu Briggs, Chairman of Platform Petroleum Limited, has admonished that cross-border service integration through the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will boost the African oil and gas industry.
DTI still hopeful for RCEP concurrence this month
11-May-2022     Philippine News Agency
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) remains hopeful that the Senate will concur with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the Asean-led free trade deal with its five free trade partners, this month.
Oman’s trade minister visits India amid FTA buzz
11-May-2022     Financial Express
Oman's trade minister visit comes amid reports Oman has been keen on an FTA between India and the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
ECOWAS experts meet to consider draft offer on trade in services for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
11-May-2022     African Business
The 7th Regional meeting reviewed the draft ECOWAS Offer for the AfCFTA Trade in Services negotiations and held bilateral sessions between ECOWAS Commission and Member States.
Japan, Africa look to deepen trade ties
10-May-2022     Africa Times
Japan is looking to expand its presence on the African continent, with trade and investment taking center stage during the Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum held in Nairobi
What is India-EU Trade and Technology Council, and how it will help ongoing FTA negotiations
10-May-2022     The Print
Council will focus on areas like 5G and AI, seek to deepen cooperation in trade and security. Experts say it’ll 'smoothen' overall FTA negotiations between India and EU.
US Indo-Pacific economic initiative launch eyed in May: Japan envoy
10-May-2022     Kyodo
The US government aims to launch its Indo-Pacific economic engagement initiative around the time of President Joe Biden's visit to Japan later in May.