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Thailand, Bangladesh to launch formal FTA talks by year-end
13-May-2025 The Business Standard
Bangladesh is currently Thailand’s second-largest trading partner in South Asia. In 2024, the bilateral trade value between the two countries reached USD 1.13 billion, with Thailand exporting USD 1.04 billion worth of goods to Bangladesh.
Trump’s trade war pushes EU toward Pacific free traders
13-May-2025 Politico
US President Donald Trump has two gigantic trade blocs in Europe and the Pacific now eyeing each other and considering a previously far-fetched idea.
India keeps data exclusivity out of UK FTA to protect local drug makers
13-May-2025 Financial Express
India safeguards its $25B generic drug industry by excluding data exclusivity from the UK FTA, ensuring affordable drug access and faster generic launches.
FTAs: It is time for India to pause and reassess its trade strategy
13-May-2025 Business Standard
India risks trading away not only tariffs but also its economic autonomy. It’s time to pause and reconsider the FTA playbook before the damage becomes irreversible.
S. Korea, Malaysia set to hold 9th round of FTA negotiations in Kuala Lumpur
13-May-2025 Yonhap
South Korea and Malaysia were set to hold their ninth round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, as the two sides seek to broaden their trade portfolio and enhance cooperation.
US and China reach a deal to slash tariffs
13-May-2025 France 24
The United States and China announced a joint agreement to dramatically slash reciprocal tariffs as Washington and Beijing seek to end a trade war that for months has upended the global economy and set financial markets teetering on collapse.
If Argentina leaves Paris Agreement, Mercosur deal still stands for other countries
12-May-2025 EU News
Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic clarifies the rules and scope of the free trade agreement with the South American bloc. The principle is suspension with the individual state.
Democracy sidelined in UK-US trade deal
12-May-2025 Trade Justice Movement
The announcement of the new UK-US trade agreement raises serious concerns about the lack of democratic scrutiny surrounding the deal.
India, EU to hold next round of talks on proposed FTA
12-May-2025 Business World
In an attempt to wind up the first phase of the pact as early as possible, India and the European Union chief negotiators will begin the next round of talks on the proposed free trade agreement from Monday.
India, Chile sign terms for comprehensive economic partnership agreement
12-May-2025 Business World
India and Chile have taken a major step towards deepening their economic partnership with the signing of the terms of reference for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
India, New Zealand wrap up first round of FTA talks
12-May-2025 Financial Express
Key issues include dairy access, tariff disparities, and movement of skilled professionals. Both sides target a deal within 60 days amid complex negotiations over sensitive sectors.
Ireland calls for review of EU-Israel association agreement
12-May-2025 SABA
Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense Simon Harris called on Sunday for a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
France backs calls to review EU-Israel agreement over Gaza
12-May-2025 Free Malaysia Today
Paris labels the Jewish state’s attitude ‘incomprehensible’ as Palestinians face starvation and looming famine.
Bahrain ratifies IPA with Hungary
12-May-2025 Regfollower
Bahrain has completed the ratification of the Bahrain-Hungary Investment Protection Agreement.
UAE, Bahrain enforce investment protection pact to strengthen bilateral economic ties
12-May-2025 Arabian Business
The agreement provides a comprehensive legal framework that ensures full protection for investments and strengthens mutual investor confidence.
Singapore and EU sign digital trade pact, deepening cooperation amid global uncertainties
10-May-2025 The Straits Times
Singapore and the European Union inked a digital trade agreement designed to provide greater clarity and legal certainty for businesses on both sides to transact online more seamlessly.
Netherlands urges review of EU-Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ Gaza aid block
10-May-2025 The Guardian
Foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp tells top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas he believes Israel is in breach of rights obligations linked to trade agreement.
What is in the UK-US tariff deal?
10-May-2025 BBC
It is only the bare bones of a narrow agreement, there will be months of negotiations and legal paperwork to follow.
Türkiye, UK to begin free trade agreement renewal talks in July: Trade Minister
10-May-2025 Türkiye Today
The first round of negotiations to modernize the free trade agreement between Türkiye and the United Kingdom is scheduled to begin in July, Türkiye’s Trade Minister Omer Bolat announced.
Russia, China to sign new investment protection agreement
10-May-2025 TASS
The new agreement after its signing will replace a similar one that was enforced in 2006.