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Labour-National standoff aside, the India-NZ trade deal is a blueprint for real growth

In an increasingly uncertain world, where the global balance of power is tilting toward Asia, a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with India promises access to a booming market and “southern anchor of stability” in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Conversation

EU–India free trade deal explained: Why it matters for growth and jobs

The pact slashes tariffs, opens up services and agriculture, and marks the largest trade agreement either side has ever signed.

Euronews

Taxpayers Still Paying for Hurricane Sandy Relief Mismanagement 13 Years Later, New Report Finds

A recent Transportation Department audit of Hurricane Sandy relief funds found $95 million in questionable costs and $2.9 billion in unspent money.

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UK’s India trade deal offers wider access to a surging economy – and could make food imports cheaper

After more than three years and 14 rounds of negotiations, the UK and India have finally announced a free trade agreement (FTA). UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will formally sign the deal on a visit to India later this year. This is the biggest and most economically significant bilateral trade…

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India, EU aim to conclude FTA negotiations by this year: MEA after EU chief's "landmark visit"

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Tanmay Lal, highlighted that 20 union cabinet ministers and Ministers of State engaged in discussions and issues ranging from trade, digital green technology, energy, environment and connectivity were discussed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How to Prepare for an ESR Audit: Compliance Checklist for UAE Businesses

With the issuance of the Cabinet Resolution No. 57 of 2020 regarding Economic Substance regulations (ESR) on 10 August 2020 , the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) was selected as the National Evaluating Authority. It is the initiative taken by the ...

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David Lammy begins four-day visit to ‘reset’ UK-India relationship

Lammy’s trip puts fresh spotlight on India-UK trade talks that has hit a roadblock

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India, U.K. reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue

India and Britain have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude a mutually beneficial free trade agreement (FTA) at the annual U.K.-India Strategic Dialogue

The Hindu

India signs free trade pact with 4 European countries

India-EFTA free trade agreement: India and EFTA sign free trade agreement to boost investments and trade, creating opportunities for economic growth and collaboration.

The Hindu

Ayurvedic products not part of India-U.K. FTA dialogue

UK's policy on Ayurveda products not part of India-UK FTA talks. UK has policy for traditional herbal medicines, many Indian ingredients like sarpagandha, khat restricted or banned. UK to deal with Ayurveda items separately.

The Hindu

India-U.K. free trade agreement | Next round of talks expected soon

India and the U.K. launched the talks for free-trade agreement (FTA) in January 2022, with an aim to conclude talks by Deepavali (October 24, 2022), but the deadline was missed due to political developments in the U.K.

The Hindu

Rishi Sunak ‘keen’ to visit India, but many difficult issues remain in FTA: U.K. envoy

Rishi Sunak‘s proposed bilateral visit to India in October-November is understood to have been put off due to delays in the FTA talks.

The Hindu

Canada-India rift is ‘painful’ for common friend Australia: Australian High Commissioner to India

The rift between Canada and India is “painful” for Australia that has good ties with both, but will not affect bilateral ties, Australian High Commissioner to India Phillip Green said.

The Hindu

Brexit: ‘Zero chance’ of UK-US trade deal under Joe Biden, says Kemi Badenoch

Business secretary dismisses likelhood of post-Brexit deal – just as report claims Sunak and Biden in early stages of ‘foundational’ agreement

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Trade negotiations are appallingly opaque

Discussions with India are into their 12th round and neither the public nor parliament has seen a word of the conclusions

The Hindu

Waiting for India’s counter proposal on investment court system: EU Trade Commissioner

EU awaits India's response to its proposal for an 'Investment Court System' as a forum for trade arbitration. EU remains world's largest trading market despite risk factors. EU-India FTA talks have made progress, with EU-India Trade & Technology Council meeting in May.

The Hindu

Trend line on India-U.K. FTA very positive, says High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami

High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami expresses optimism for India-U.K. FTA, noting both sides keen to make necessary adjustments.

The Hindu

From state visit to a more robust trade relationship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to the United States should be a starting point for a more ambitious trade agenda with America

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EU says free-trade talks with Philippines could unlock 'huge potential'

The European Union and the Philippines will restart negotiations on a free-trade agreement as they seek to accelerate "a new era of cooperation", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday.

The Hindu

India, U.K. close to concluding FTA talks, working to iron out issues on IPRs, rules of origin

India and the U.K. are “very close” to concluding negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement as both sides are working to iron out differences on issues. The 11th round of talks was concluded recently.

The Hindu

Commerce secretary visiting U.K. for FTA talks

India, U.K. negotiating FTA; Secy Barthwal to visit London to take stock of talks. Negotiations for FTA, Bilateral Investment Treaty underway

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Govt likely to resume FTA talks with 6 Gulf countries

The government has begun arrangements to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) -- a group of six Persian Gulf countries -- by the end of 2024, according to government sources.

Bangkok Post

Shipments to China forecast to grow 1%

Despite China's slow economic recovery, the Commerce Ministry still expects Thai exports to the mainland to eke out 1% growth this year to US$3.47 billion.

The Hindu

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to push trade deals in U.K.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit the U.K. on July 10-11 to take stock of the negotiations for a free trade agreement

Bangkok Post

Free trade negotiations continue in Oslo

Thailand aims to conclude free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) by the first quarter of next year, according to the trade negotiations chief.

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