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India-U.K. free trade pact may miss October deadline

Officials appear to shy away from Diwali deadline to conclude FTA negotiations

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2022

U.K. Home Secretary links FTA to concerns over immigration

Suella Braverman’s comments come just two days after Secretary for International Trade Kemi Badernoch also lowered expectations on the agreement; sources say Prime Minister Modi’s visit to London is being planned for October-end

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022

India will be pillar of global economic revival: Piyush Goyal

All sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and construction are doing quite well, Piyush Goyal claimed

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022

Transit woes mount for Boston's beleaguered subway riders

For Boston subway riders, it seems every week brings a new tale of transit woe

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022

Australia-EU free trade agreement back on track with Albanese government, ambassador says

Australia’s climate policy, reset with France and tough stance on Ukraine invasion cited as reasons for ‘renewed sense of urgency’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2022

A trade deal with the EU makes sense for NZ, but what's in it for Europe? Symbolically, a lot

It’s easy to understand New Zealand’s motivation for securing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). What’s less apparent is why the EU chose to pursue the agreement with a small and distant country, currently ranked its 50th most important trading partner.

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2022

Diwali target for India-U.K. FTA possible but not definite, say experts after Boris Johnson’s exit

After Johnson’s announcement of resignation, significant focus on India-U.K. ties

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2022

Boris Johnson's exit unlikely to impact India-U.K. FTA talks

In April, PM Modi and his then U.K. counterpart, Boris Johnson, had set the deadline for Diwali for the negotiating teams to conclude the FTA talks

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2022

Thailand commences FTA talks with Efta

Thailand has kicked off the first round of free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), in the hope that a deal could be reached within two years.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2022

Financial services an exciting aspect of U.K.-India FTA, says Rishi Sunak

The British Indian Minister welcomes the opening up of the Indian insurance market

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022