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Kosovo completes free trade negotiations with EFTA
30-Sep-2024     SeeNews
Kosovo’s industry ministry has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
India signs key pacts on clean and fair economies under IPEF, no progress on trade pillar yet
30-Sep-2024     Mint
India is now signatory to three out of the four pillars under the IPEF, sees current terms of the trade pact as less favourable for the country.
IPEF expected to be up and running next year
30-Sep-2024     Business World
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity is expected to be fully functional next year, with the trade component of the agreement to be substantially complete by the end of 2024.
Tanzania faces $500 Million investment dispute from Aqua Power
30-Sep-2024     Media Wire Express
In its claim, Aqua Power is demanding $500 million for lost business revenue over the past four years and for the value of its current projects within Tanzania.
Mexico loses phosphate mining lawsuit in controversial arbitration process
27-Sep-2024     Mongabay
Odyssey Marine Exploration, a deep-sea mining company based in Florida, sued Mexico after rejecting environmental permits for a phosphate mining project off the coast of the state of Baja California Sur.
EU-Singapore agreement on digital trade (Aug 2024)
26-Sep-2024     European Commission
NZ concludes trade deal with Emirates
26-Sep-2024     NZ Herald
The deal, called a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, is the most “trade liberalising” of any CEPA signed by the UAE to date.
Talks with Serbia begin on economic partnership agreement
26-Sep-2024     Korea.net
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has begun negotiations on an economic partnership agreement, a type of free trade deal, with the country's first Balkan partner country Serbia.
Ukraine and Japan are preparing to sign an agreement on investment protection - Shmyhal
26-Sep-2024     UNN
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced preparations to sign an investment protection agreement with Japan.
India, Korea discuss upgrading of existing trade pact; promoting investments
26-Sep-2024     Deccan Herald
The two countries are holding review meetings to upgrade the CEPA, which was operationalised in January 2010. So far, over 10 rounds of review talks have been held.
Opponents of controversial energy investment treaty to go after old agreements
26-Sep-2024     Euractiv
Having pushed the EU out of the controversial Energy Charter Treaty, pressure groups and MEPs are now aiming for the legacy of over 1,000 bilateral investment agreements signed over decades.
EU-Japan FTA: Data flows and personal data protection protocol (Jan 2024)
26-Sep-2024     European Commission
India to sign bilateral investment treaty with Uzbekistan during FM Sitharaman’s visit
25-Sep-2024     The Financial World
India's Finance Minister will sign a bilateral investment treaty between India and Uzbekistan.
IEU-CEPA agreement hampered by reshuffle in EU: Minister
25-Sep-2024     Antara News
Indonesia's negotiations for the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) have been slowed due to a change in the European Union cabinet. While the negotiations are nearing completion, changes in European negotiators have led to revised requirements for Indonesia.
Dairy sensitive sector; no plans to open up in any FTAs: Piyush Goyal
25-Sep-2024     Business Standard
India's dairy sector remains protected from duty concessions under FTAs to safeguard small farmers' livelihoods. Despite discussions with trading partners like Switzerland, Norway, and Australia, India has maintained its stance on protecting the dairy industry. While open to trade, India imposes customs duties on dairy products to ensure a level playing field for its domestic farmers.