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India FTA likely by December
India and Thailand plan to finally sign a free-trade agreement by the end of this year, which could bring an end to talks that have dragged on for years
Differing motives propel India and US to finalize nuclear agreement
India and the United States simultaneously released the text of a 22-page treaty that stipulates the terms under which the two countries will trade civilian nuclear fuel and technology. The fact is that the two sides are approaching the agreement with differing and even contradictory strategic agendas.
Kerala to pressurise Centre on including fish in FTA
The Kerala government is anxiously watching the move by the European Union to import 40 varieties of fish to India, as part of the proposed Indo-EU bilateral FTA, as it would adversely affect the state's traditional fishing sector.
Asean FTA may be a no-show
The much-hyped proposed free trade agreement between India and Asean seems to be running into trouble. Asean's demand that India bring down customs duties on four sensitive agricultural commodities to levels much lower than what New Delhi finds ‘acceptable' has put a question mark over the deal.
Mexico's President Calderon in India to boost bilateral trade, strengthen political ties
India and Mexico on Monday signed an agreement to scale up trade and investment
Open letter to the Prime Minister of India on the Indo-US Knowledge Initiative on Agriculture
Given the interest generated with regard to the US-India nuclear deal, it is time to express our concerns on the US-India Knowledge Initiative on Agriculture, too, and not let it be implemented in a business-as-usual attitude.
Canada and India conclude investment treaty: Negotiations with China continue
Concluding a FIPA with China is one of the Canadian government's top priorities. However, negotiations have dragged on due to significant differences between Canada's Model FIPA and the standard Chinese approach.
The elephant and the rising sun: Alliance for the future
India is prime "real estate" for Japan, both in economic and defense terms. Most importantly, India is a large consumer market with the potential to increase profits for Japanese corporations.
ASEAN-India FTA faces roadblock
Southeast Asia and India remain far apart in their 4-year-old efforts to forge a free trade agreement, differing on the speed and range of liberalization, officials said Friday.
Pakistan seeking parity with India surprises EU envoy
The European Union Ambassador to Pakistan has said that there is a huge difference between India and Pakistan economically, and he is surprised by Islamabad's demand to be treated equally with New Delhi when asked about the possibility of Pak-EU FTA talks.