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China and ASEAN, hit by US tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact
28-Oct-2025 Reuters
China and ASEAN have signed an upgraded free trade agreement—officially named the "3.0" version—at a summit in Malaysia, aiming to deepen economic integration by slashing trade barriers and expanding market access in digital, green, and other emerging industries.
New bilateral safeguard clauses on EU-Mercosur FTA: an ineffective technical proposal against the structural and localised impact of the treaty
27-Oct-2025 European Coordination Via Campesina
Although the European Commission presents these clauses as a safety mechanism to protect farmers, they are designed never to be activated.
Beyond dance with Trump, shocking details emerge on deal Anwar signed
27-Oct-2025 Malaysia Now
Questions are now being raised over the contents of a trade agreement which includes clauses requiring Malaysia to consult Washington before engaging in trade with a third country.
US, China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause for Trump and Xi to consider
27-Oct-2025 Reuters
US Treasury Secretary said talks had eliminated the threat of Trump’s 100% tariffs on Chinese imports starting November 1. Bessent also said he expects China to delay implementation of its rare earth minerals and magnets licensing regime.
Cambodia to eliminate all tariffs on US Industrial and Agricultural Goods under new trade deal
27-Oct-2025 Khmer Times
The United States and Cambodia have agreed to a trade deal that will provide US exporters with unprecedented access to Cambodia’s market.
Malaysia, US unveil sweeping trade pact covering rare earths, energy and US$150b in deals, according to joint statement
27-Oct-2025 Malay Mail
Malaysia has committed to the expedient development of its critical minerals and rare earths sectors in partnership with United States companies, including granting extended operating licences to create certainty for businesses to increase production capacity.
US, Vietnam agree to boost trade, tariffs on some Vietnamese goods may be removed
27-Oct-2025 Reuters
The United States and Vietnam will finalise a trade agreement in the coming weeks that will maintain 20% tariffs on most Vietnamese goods but lift duties on certain products that will be decided at a later stage, the White House said.
US reveals trade deal with Thailand: purchases of aircraft, agriculture and energy worth over US$20 billion
27-Oct-2025 The Nation
A framework has been launched for the implementation of a reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Thailand, marking a major trade package in which Thailand will purchase US agricultural and energy products, and aircraft, valued at more than US$20 billion.
RI, Brazil agree to start RI-Mercosur CEPA negotiations soon: Prabowo
27-Oct-2025 ANTARA News
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia and Brazil agreed to immediately start the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) negotiations between Indonesia and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).
Indonesia eyes trade deal with BRICS member S. Africa as deficit Persists
27-Oct-2025 Jakarta Globe
President Prabowo Subianto proposed exploring a bilateral trade agreement with South Africa during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit, aiming to address Indonesia’s persistent trade deficit and navigate global economic uncertainties.
Sri Lankan PM calls for upgrade of 1998 India–Sri Lanka free trade agreement
27-Oct-2025 Outlook India
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has called for an upgrade to the 1998 India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement, highlighting the need to deepen bilateral ties amidst Sri Lanka’s recovery.
S. Korea to ’swiftly’ commence talks with ASEAN to improve existing FTA: ministry
27-Oct-2025 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea will "swiftly" commence talks with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss upgrading the free trade agreement (FTA) the two sides signed nearly 20 years ago, as part of efforts to expand their bilateral trade.
Malaysia and South Korea complete talks on free trade agreement
27-Oct-2025 The Edge Malaysia
Malaysia and South Korea have concluded negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement. The upcoming Malaysia-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (MKFTA) covers goods, services, investments, customs facilitation as well as sanitary and phytosanitary, digital trade, the green economy, bioeconomy and economic cooperation
PH, Canada to begin talks for free trade deal
27-Oct-2025 GMA Network
The Philippines and Canada have agreed to begin negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, with the hopes of concluding the talks by 2026.
Indonesia hopes ASEAN-Canada FTA negotiations conclude in 2026
27-Oct-2025 ANTARA News
Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced at the 47th ASEAN Summit that the bloc hopes to seal an ASEAN‑Canada free‑trade pact by 2026. While the promised “market‑access boost, innovation surge and stronger supply‑chain links” sound attractive, the timeline is overly optimistic given the complex, multi‑year negotiations typical of such agreements.
Goyal to visit Brussels as India, EU push to seal trade pact by year-end
27-Oct-2025 Live Mint
India and the EU have intensified efforts to finalize the long-awaited free-trade pact. A key sticking point is the EU’s demand for tighter origin norms to ensure third-country goods don’t enter the bloc through India.
Philippines, EU make ‘remarkable progress’ in free trade talks
27-Oct-2025 Manila Standard
The Philippines and the EU have made "remarkable progress" in their fourth round of FTA negotiations, covering key areas like goods, services, investment, digital trade, and sustainability. Both sides aim to stabilize the draft text by the end of 2025, with the goal of concluding a modern agreement by 2027.
South Africa urged to advance FTA talks between Vietnam and SACU
25-Oct-2025 VnEconomy
During the reception, the Deputy Prime Minister suggested South Africa support and closely work with Vietnam in promoting negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), contributing to realizing the goal of raising bilateral trade turnover to $2 billion.
Ethiopia’s finance minister holds discussions with US treasury and state department officials
25-Oct-2025 ENA
Georgia, Serbia to launch free trade talks
24-Oct-2025 Trend
Ongoing consultations on a free trade agreement were reviewed, and it was noted that a joint statement on the launch of negotiations is expected to be made in the near future.