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The European Union and the Philippines have formally announced the resumption of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step toward strengthening economic ties and enhancing market access between the two regions. According to the European Commission, the official announcement was made on March 18, 2024, revitalizing trade relations that had […]

Delegations from South Korea and Chile recently gathered in Santiago to advance negotiations aimed at modernizing their landmark bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). The ninth round of talks, which took place from August 27 to 29, 2024, represents a concerted effort to adapt the twenty-year-old trade pact to contemporary economic realities. According to reports from […]

According to reports from Bloomberg, India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)—which comprises Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein—have finalized a landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). This comprehensive trade contract, signed on August 27, 2026, marks a significant shift in India’s bilateral trade relations and establishes a long-term framework for economic cooperation between […]

According to reports from Reuters, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have formally signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This major trade contract, signed on August 30, 2026, is designed to eliminate tariffs on over 90% of all traded goods between the two nations, providing a significant boost to bilateral commerce and […]

In a significant development for the global metals sector, Japan’s Nippon Steel Corp. has announced a commitment to invest an additional $1.3 billion in US Steel’s union-represented facilities, according to reports from Reuters, Bloomberg, and the Wall Street Journal. This newly announced capital injection is designed to modernize key production sites, allocating $1 billion for […]

August 28, 2026

Nina E.

News, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom — August 28, 2026 — The International Centre for Trade Transparency & Monitoring (ICTTM) today announced the appointment of Ravindra Puttewar as Special Advisor to the Chair, effective immediately. The appointment recognizes Mr. Puttewar’s extensive international experience in corporate growth and scaling, product development and innovation, and global import and export.   […]

August 27, 2026

Daisy

Press Release

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Las Vegas, USA – APEX – America’s Property Exhibition (APEX) will make its Las Vegas debut from September 23–25, 2026, at the World Market Center Las Vegas, establishing a premier international platform for real estate investment, innovation, networking, and cross-border business collaboration.   Co-located with the Smarter Home & Furnishings (SHF) Expo and the Smarter […]

In an effort to protect domestic manufacturing sectors from underpriced foreign imports, trade authorities in Brazil and the United Kingdom have implemented significant trade defense measures. According to reports from S&P Global Commodity Insights, Reuters, and Bloomberg, Brazil’s Chamber of Foreign Trade (Camex) has established a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system on several steel products. This […]

In a significant development for bilateral trade digitization, Japan’s blockchain-based trade platform, TradeWaltz, has successfully completed a technical integration and proof of concept with Thailand’s National Digital ID (NDID) platform. According to reports from Ledger Insights and Japan Metal Daily, this connection establishes a secure, paperless link designed to streamline the exchange of critical trade […]

The Korea Customs Service (KCS) has introduced an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) X-ray screening system at its major express cargo clearance centers. According to a report by The Korea Herald, this technological deployment is aimed at expediting the clearance of cross-border e-commerce parcels while maintaining border security measures. The implementation of the AI-powered system comes […]

August 26, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Canada, Global Trade, News

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According to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced the substantive conclusion of negotiations for the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA). The announcement was made on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima, Peru, on November 15, 2024. An official statement […]

According to reports from Reuters and the Yonhap News Agency, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on May 29, 2024. The landmark agreement was finalized during UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s state visit to Seoul. Under the terms of the deal, tariffs […]

August 26, 2026

Nina E.

News

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Author Kofi Kankam outlines a collaborative framework for integrating traditional leadership with sustainable agri-export markets   August 20, 2026 – The International Trade Council has announced the publication of a new book, The Customary Governance & Land Lens, authored by economic researcher Kofi Kankam. This 15-chapter publication explores how traditional leadership frameworks can be mobilized […]

The European Union and the Republic of Korea have officially concluded negotiations on a new bilateral digital trade agreement, marking a significant step forward in aligning their digital economies. According to the European Commission, the discussions finalized on October 24, 2024, establishing a modern framework designed to streamline online commerce and foster deeper technological collaboration […]

Bilateral trade negotiations are intensifying across South America as global economies seek to secure access to critical resources and establish predictable investment environments. In recent months, both Canada and India have advanced separate trade talks with Ecuador and Peru, respectively, highlighting the growing strategic importance of the Andean region. According to the Government of Canada, […]

Emerging economies are accelerating efforts to streamline border clearance, leveraging both domestic digital integration and bilateral trade negotiations to reduce transaction costs. On August 22, 2026, Brazil officially transitioned to the next phase of its new import process (Novo Processo de Importação – NPI) under the Portal Único de Comércio Exterior, according to the Ministry […]