India, New Zealand complete ratification of free trade agreement
India and New Zealand will bring their bilateral free trade agreement into force on 20 October, after both countries confirmed on Monday that they had completed the procedures required for ratification. Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said the
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EU, Philippines finalise free trade agreement
The European Commission and Philippines government reached an initial free trade agreement on 22 September 2026, ending more than a decade of stalled talks, according to an X post by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The
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Argentina ratifies MERCOSUR-Singapore free trade agreement
Argentina’s President signed Decree No. 1010/2026 on 14 September 2026, promulgating Law No. 27.819 and ratifying the free trade agreement between MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) and Singapore (MCSFTA), signed on 7 December
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Hong Kong, Peru free trade agreement takes effect in September 2026
The free trade agreement (FTA) between Hong Kong and Peru, signed on 15 November 2024, will enter into force on 1 September 2026, following completion of internal procedures by both jurisdictions, according to a release by the Hong Kong government
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UAE: FTA updates supplier verification framework
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued Decision No. 13 of 2026, setting out verification requirements for suppliers and transactions, with the measures taking effect from 1 October 2026. The decision was approved by the FTA Board on 23
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China, Switzerland conclude negotiations to revise free trade agreement
China and Switzerland announced the conclusion of negotiations to optimise their 2013 free trade agreement (FTA), following five rounds of talks on 20 August 2026, after five rounds of negotiations launched in September 2024. The revised
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Bangladesh, Singapore advance free trade agreement negotiations
Officials from Bangladesh and Singapore have called for the early conclusion of the proposed bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and stronger business-to-business engagement to expand trade, investment and economic cooperation during separate
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Switzerland, UK conclude negotiations on modernised free trade agreement
Switzerland and the United Kingdom have concluded negotiations on a modernised free trade agreement, Swiss President Guy Parmelin and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle announced during a meeting in Bern on 13 July. The
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India, UK: Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement enters into force
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the UK will enter into force on 15 July 2026, marking a new phase in bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The agreement, signed on 24 July 2025 after 14 rounds of
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EU, Korea (Rep.) sign digital trade agreement
The EU and Korea (Rep.) signed a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) during the EU-Korea (Rep.) Summit held in Brussels on 10 June 2026. This DTA demonstrates the shared commitment to promote open, transparent, and rules-based trade. It is also in line
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India, New Zealand sign FTA
India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, 27 April 2026 in New Delhi, aiming to cut tariffs, expand market access and strengthen economic ties amid ongoing global trade tensions. The deal was signed by India’s
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Canada signals US trade talks may continue past CUSMA review deadline
Canada's chief trade negotiator, Janice Charette, has indicated on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, that not all trade disputes with the US will be settled by the 1 July review deadline for the North American free trade agreement, but emphasised this won't
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IMF Spring Meetings: Regional Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa
On 17 April 2026 the IMF held a press briefing on the Regional Economic Outlook for Sub Saharan Africa: Hard Won Gains Under Pressure. The IMF notes that Sub-Saharan Africa performed strongly in 2025, with regional growth estimated at around
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Denmark launches Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce in New Delhi
Denmark expanded its economic engagement with India on 8 April 2026 with the launch of the Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC) in New Delhi, aiming to strengthen trade, investment and business linkages ahead of the anticipated ratification of
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IMF Spring Meetings: Case for Deeper Asia Pacific Trade Integration
The IMF Spring Meetings are taking place from 13 to 18 April 2026. The meetings include press briefings on the latest issues of IMF publications, panel discussions involving prominent politicians and finance experts, presentations of analytical
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Australia-EU free trade agreement: Key benefits and outcomes
The Australia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (A-EU FTA) creates substantial new export opportunities for Australian businesses in a market of 450 million consumers. Once implemented, 97.8% of Australian goods will enter the EU duty-free, with
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After 8 years of negotiations, Australia has secured a landmark trade deal with the European Union, the world’s second largest economy, according to a media release on 24 March 2026. The Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement will
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Bangladesh, Bhutan explore free trade agreement
Bangladesh has asked Bhutan to submit a proposal for a potential free trade agreement (FTA) following Bhutan’s interest in upgrading the existing preferential trade agreement (PTA), Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman said on 12 March 2026. Once
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