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How the relationship between the UK and Africa may change after Brexit
7-Dec-2020     Lexology
As the end of the UK-EU transition period looms, the future trading relationship between the UK and Africa remains uncertain.
UK, Egypt sign post-Brexit trade agreement
7-Dec-2020     Arab News
The agreement will allow British businesses and consumers to benefit from continued preferential access to the Egyptian market after the end of the Brexit transition period.
Tonga not ready for new trade rules as PACER Plus comes into force on 13 December
7-Dec-2020     Matangi Tonga
When the PACER Plus comes into force on 13 December 2020, Tonga will face a major financial difficulty of countering big trade deficits with two of its main trading partners, Australia and New Zealand.
Commission reports on negotiating round with five Eastern and Southern African countries
7-Dec-2020     European Commission
The third round of negotiations was held virtually from 24 to 27 November 2020. The next round is foreseen for April 2021.
Russia suffers new blow in $50 billion Yukos case
7-Dec-2020     The Moscow Times
The Netherlands' top court ruled that shareholders in dismantled oil giant Yukos can continue to pursue Russia for $50 billion in compensation pending a final judgement in a long legal saga.
RCEP fails to promote a people-centred ASEAN
7-Dec-2020     The ASEAN Post
If indeed the RCEP is an ASEAN-led initiative, it fell short of supporting the ASEAN Community Vision 2025. The RCEP offers little in terms of shedding ASEAN’s elitist image and committing to the development of a highly inclusive, people-oriented and people-centred community.
Post-Cotonou: Negotiators reach a political deal on a new EU/Africa-Caribbean-Pacific partnership agreement
4-Dec-2020     European Commission
The chief negotiators from the EU and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) reached a political deal on the text for a new partnership agreement that will succeed the Cotonou Agreement.
North Macedonia and UK sign partnership, trade and cooperation agreement
4-Dec-2020     UK Government
The UK has signed a partnership, trade and cooperation agreement with North Macedonia.
EU Commission could pull out of controversial energy treaty
4-Dec-2020     EU Observer
The European Commission has confirmed for the first time that Brussels could withdraw from the controversial Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), which critics say shields the fossil-fuel industry.
India's withdrawal From RCEP: is it better off?
4-Dec-2020     India's withdrawal From RCEP: is it better off?
India's focus has shifted to the creation of a strong domestic agricultural and industrial base, and therefore, joining the RCEP no longer appears to be a priority.