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Singapore ‘staying open and being connected’ as it seeks more trade deals amid pandemic: minister
22-Oct-2020     South China Morning Post
Singapore is speaking with countries on developing further trade deals in the wake of last year’s pact with the European Union.
Expropriating democracy: on the right and legitimacy of not ratifying CETA
21-Oct-2020     EJIL: Talk!
Why retain ISDS, this neo-colonial vestige that is not supported by consistent evidence that it contributes to advancing development or the rule of law?
Major US trade deal with Brazil unlikely: USTR
21-Oct-2020     Argus
The US administration is holding talks with Brazil on trade in ethanol and sugar, but a broader free trade deal is unlikely in the near future, US trade representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer said.
US, Britain upbeat as trade talks enter new round
21-Oct-2020     Reuters
The United States and Britain expressed optimism about the prospects of a trade deal as they launched the latest round of talks focused on goods and tariffs.
China opposes India-Taiwan trade ties
21-Oct-2020     The Hindu
China asked India to approach ties with Taiwan “prudently and properly” and said it would “firmly oppose” any official exchanges between New Delhi and Taipei.
Thailand’s trade agenda may be complicated and thwarted by raised tensions in the Indo Pacific
21-Oct-2020     Thai Examiner
The loss of India from the RCEP pact is a bitter blow to Thailand which had been looking forward to becoming a partner with India’s technology sector which is also very close to that of the United States.
UK, EU negotiators to hold call to revive Brexit talks
20-Oct-2020     Bloomberg
The UK and European Union’s chief negotiators will hold talks for the second time in two days as they try to restart the Brexit discussions that Boris Johnson suspended last week.
Why Modi govt’s FTA policy for India must turn to ‘natural allies’ US, UK and Europe now
20-Oct-2020     The Print
Narendra Modi government is also proactively stepping up its efforts to rejig India’s trade relations with the rest of the world by overhauling its Free Trade Agreement or FTA strategy.
India - Oman to boost bilateral trade & investment
20-Oct-2020     KNN India
Both sides also agreed to expedite their internal procedures for signing and ratification of the Protocol amending India-Oman Double Taxation Agreement and conclusion of the India-Oman Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Nepal-China agreements are stuck
20-Oct-2020     Nepali Times
After the 2015 Indian blockade, the Nepal government tried to diversify trade and access to the sea through China. But five years later, inertia and disinterest in Kathmandu have stalled a raft of bilateral agreements signed with the northern neighbour.