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Emmerson enters formal investment dispute with Moroccan government
Emmerson PLC on Friday said it has entered into a formal investment dispute with the Moroccan government, with the intention to escalate to arbitration if discussions are unsuccessful.
Second instalment of US$25 million received from Tanzania
Indiana Resources Limited (ASX: IDA) is pleased to confirm that US$25million in funds have been received by the Claimants’ legal representatives from the United Republic of Tanzania as the second instalment of the US$90 million Settlement
India takes a break from negotiating fresh FTAs as it revisits strategy
Negotiations are temporarily on hold even for the FTAs where talks have been initiated but are not at an advanced stage, like Peru and Chile, but could continue if approval comes from the top.
UK, Switzerland to begin negotiations on FTA
The current UK-Switzerland trade deal, largely based on a 1972 EU-Swiss deal, excludes digital trade and data flows.
Scrap the UK-Colombia investment treaty: how corporate courts let UK companies undermine human rights and the environment
In October 2024, the Colombia-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty reaches the end of its initial ten-year term. The UK and Colombian governments now have the opportunity to work together to terminate the treaty.
Update on arbitrations against the Republic of Tunisia
The investors have determined a revised amount of US$503 million as the total claimed amount of the ICSID Arbitration
Malaysia joins six countries to ratify UK’s accession into CPTPP
Malaysia has officially ratified the UK's entry into the CPTPP, marking their first bilateral free trade agreement. The agreement is expected to enter into force by the end of 2024 for the UK and ratifying countries.
UK inks trade deal with Thailand to boost exports
The UK and Thailand have signed an Enhanced Trade Partnership to boost trade and investment. The pact focuses on sectors like automotive, tourism, and digital trade. It includes changes to vehicle emissions testing and simplified procedures for importing UK food and drink. The UK aims to increase trade with Thailand, a rapidly growing economy in Southeast Asia.
Oman, UK discuss GCC free trade agreement
The discussions focused on increasing trade and investment, enhancing inter-trade growth, and advancing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the UK.
UK trade minister to meet Gulf state officials in Saudi Arabia
UK Trade Secretary will discuss ambitions for a trade deal with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.