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China, ROK agree to step up RCEP, FTA talks
9-Dec-2019     CGTN
Moon Jae-in, president of the Republic of Korea (ROK), hailed China's important role in regional stability, security and development, vowing to deepen cooperation with China in areas such as RCEP and China-ROK-Japan free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations.
RCEP countries must pay heed to India’s concerns
9-Dec-2019     The Hindu Business Line
India’s doubts on issues like exports and its economic relations with China are genuine and crucial for growth. Only when these are resolved, should India consider joining the agreement again.
Moon pledges to expand FTA network
9-Dec-2019     The Investor
President Moon Jae-in pledged to expand South Korea‘s global free trade agreement network to boost its economic growth and fend off protectionism.
The United States and Kenya hold second meeting of the trade and investment working group
6-Dec-2019     USTR
The working group is exploring ways to deepen the trade and investment ties between the two countries and lay the groundwork for a stronger future trade relationship.
Thailand, Turkey finalizing free trade agreement: Envoy
6-Dec-2019     Anadolu
Addressing a ceremony in the Turkish capital Ankara, the Thai ambassador said the two countries hope to conclude the FTA by 2020.
European Union to give Seychelles 10 million euros to support economic partnership agreement
5-Dec-2019     Seychelles News Agency
The objectives of the agreement are to improve Seychelles' capacity to manage and implement the current EPA.
Results of EAEU FTA study announced
5-Dec-2019     Khmer Times
The feasibility study provides a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the impact of the proposed FTA. The study also examines the EAEU’s current FTAs.
Mexico sees progress in talks to revise USMCA, says drug protections to ease
5-Dec-2019     Reuters
Mexico’s government said progress was being made toward revising a new North American trade pact that will sharply reduce protections for biologic drugs.
Experts caution Uganda on investment treaties
5-Dec-2019     Daily Monitor
Most Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) are not just used by investors to inform their investment decisions, but are increasingly becoming tools used to sue States in a foreign or international court.
US and Japan to discuss next trade talks in early 2020, USTR says
5-Dec-2019     Japan Times
The United States and Japan will begin consultations early 2020 in order to enter into negotiations on a broader trade agreement.