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Japan and Bangladesh to negotiate economic partnership agreement
Japan and Bangladesh are set to agree to launch negotiations for an economic partnership agreement as early as end of the month, with the countries aiming to seal the deal in 2025.
Japan eyes Latin America for mega-FTA to secure minerals, food security
Japan is gearing up to enhance its economic ties with Central and South America in 2024 by pursuing an Economic Partnership Agreement deal with the Southern Common Market known as Mercosur.
Philippines pressing for expedited resolution to Japan FTA talks
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of Philippines is pressing for a swift conclusion to the renegotiation of the PJEPA. Concerns include improved market access for Philippine bananas and Japan seeking better market access for its industrial goods.
Brazil's Lula, Japan's Kishida discuss potential Mercosur trade deal
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discussed with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida a potential trade deal between Japan and South American bloc Mercosur, the Brazilian government said.
Indonesia, Japan to implement amended economic partnership agreement
In recent years, Indonesia has sought several changes to the IJEPA, aiming to facilitate the access of its processed seafood, including canned tuna, to the Japanese market.
Tsai seeks support for Taiwan joining TPP in talks with Japan envoy
Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen called for Japan's support for the island to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact.
China, Japan, South Korea seek summit in latest bid to ease relations
Chinese foreign minister called on the three countries to restart negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement as soon as possible.
India-Japan FTA: Rules of origin, product specific rules to be reviewed
India’s long-pursued demand for a review of the India-Japan Free Trade Agreement may be met with the two sides preparing to take a relook at the rules of origin and product specific rules for greater market access for goods.
EU, Japan conclude agreement on data flows, EU says
The European Union and Japan concluded an agreement on cross-border data flows, which should drive business and may help shape global rules for data, the European Commission said.
GCC, Japan to resume free trade deal talks -Omani minister
Gulf Cooperation Council countries will resume talks on a free trade pact with Japan, Oman's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs said.