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Bilateral deal-making involving governments of Asia and the Pacific region.

Hong Kong to explore striking free-trade deal with more Latin American countries: John Lee
19-Nov-2024     South China Morning Post
Hong Kong will explore striking a free-trade agreement with more countries in Latin America, the city’s leader has said.
Hong Kong to sign free-trade deal with Peru, John Lee says ahead of Apec summit
15-Nov-2024     South China Morning Post
Hong Kong will sign a free-trade agreement with Peru. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu is in Lima for the APEC summit, where he will also lobby for Hong Kong's membership in the RCEP. He will meet with leaders of other economies and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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.
Indonesia pushes for ATIGA upgrade signing in 2025
19-Sep-2024     Antara News
ndonesia is pushing for the completion of the upgraded ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) in 2025. The agreement aims to strengthen economic cooperation among Southeast Asian countries. Indonesia has been actively involved in the negotiations and is committed to monitoring its implementation.
Maldives-Türkiye FTA drawn up, awaiting Turkish parliament approval
12-Sep-2024     Maldives Republic
The Maldives-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement has been drawn up, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has confirmed. The Preferential Trade Agreement for the FTA was finalised.
Hong Kong expands transshipment scope, reinforces status as key global trade hub
2-Sep-2024     Global Times
Such arrangements strengthen the logistics and transportation sectors, further reinforcing Hong Kong's role as an international logistics hub.
Maldives-Turkey Free Trade Agreement formulated
2-Sep-2024     The Edition
The Maldives has finalized a formulation of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey. The FTA, which aims to increase trade between the two countries, is expected to be signed and implemented soon. Overall, the Maldives is actively pursuing free trade agreements with both Turkey and China to boost its economy and trade relations.
Canada-Asean FTA in sight by 'next year'
23-Aug-2024     Bangkok Post
A free trade agreement (FTA) between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is expected to be concluded by next year, according to Canadian and Thai officials who are privy to the talks.
ASEAN hints at forming trade pact with Gulf Cooperation Council
22-Jul-2024     Jakarta Globe
ASEAN recently dropped another hint that they might try to strike a trade pact with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as the former tries to boost its trade with partners outside the region.