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The Fourth Meeting of the Thai-Turkish Joint Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (JETC) has agreed to help expedite negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and Turkey.

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Thai-EU trade talks set to start by March

Thailand and the EU have agreed upon the joint political will to pursue free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, with the long-awaited talks scheduled to kick off in the first quarter of this year.

Bangkok Post

Thai-EU deal edges closer as Jurin flies in

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit will lead Thailand's trade negotiating team to Brussels on Wednesday to rev up negotiations on a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the EU, with the joint political will likely to be agreed upon and announced during the two-day official visit.

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Thailand set to step up FTA negotiations with Sri Lanka

Thailand has vowed to accelerate negotiations on a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka, aiming to finish the talks by the beginning of 2024.

Bangkok Post

India, UK expresses commitment to expeditiously conclude FTA talks

NEW DELHI: India and the UK on Tuesday expressed commitment to expeditiously conclude the negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA), which would help boost two-way commerce.

The Times of India

Apec ministers agree to push forward FTA-Apec

The Apec Ministerial Meeting (AMM) on Thursday agreed to push forward the FTA-Apec initiative, in which all members will cooperate more closely to achieve economic growth and eradicate all limitations, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, who is the co-chair of the 33rd AMM.

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FTA well on track, will wait and see: Piyush Goyal after UK PM Truss' resignation

NEW DELHI: Noting that the free trade agreements with the UK are well on track, Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal Thursday said India will wait for the change in leadership before formulating a strategy vis a vis the UK.

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UK, GCC Hold 1st Round of Negotiations on Free Trade Agreement

The first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States was held from August 22 to September 29, the British government announced Thursday. During the negotiations, the two sides discussed FTA's goals and the exchange…

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Indian official dismisses report trade deal with UK on ‘verge of collapse’ over Suella Braverman comments

Truss led the opening rounds of trade talks in 2021 which was considered a shot in the arm for UK’s post-Brexit economy

The Independent UK

India gets 4th set of Swiss bank account details under automatic info exchange framework

NEW DELHI/BERNE: India has received the fourth set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals and organisations as part of an annual automatic information exchange under which Switzerland has shared particulars of nearly 34 lakh financial accounts with 101 countries.

The Times of India

India gets fourth set of Swiss bank account details under automatic info exchange framework

The exchange took place last month and the next set of information would be shared by Switzerland in September 2023

The Hindu

India, Taiwan should consider finalising FTA as soon as possible: Taiwan Government Representative

Taiwanese representative said Taiwan has been actively pursuing FTA with like-minded trading partners including India and reaffirmed Taipei's focus on supporting the rules-based international order

The Hindu

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

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

The Hindu

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

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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

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Better free trade outcome 'an illusion' – EU politician

EU trade committee chair on the NZ trade deal, Chinese coercion, and the Ukraine war.

The Hindu

Want to make sure India-U.K. FTA is first step in continually evolving trade, economic relationship: U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly

James Cleverly said "we need to continue discussing things such as climate change, the impact on food security and our joint efforts to bring resolution to the various conflicts around the world, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

A pact for like-minded traders

Thailand and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are stepping up efforts to forge a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

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EU and Thailand cap turbulent decade with a partnership agreement

The European Union (EU) has finally sealed a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Thailand, its sixth with a Southeast Asian country, as both sides seek to repair relations that frayed following a military coup in Bangkok eight years ago.

The Independent UK

Critical report mandates improved safety on Boston subway

Federal transportation officials say in a highly critical report that the Boston-area’s aging subway system has for years neglected safety and maintenance while it focused on long-term capital projects

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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 Conversation

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 Hindu

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

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

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