PHL-EFTA FTA to spur exports, investments
Business Mirror, 28 April 2016
THE Philippines and the European Free Trade Area (Efta) bloc signed the first bilateral free-trade agreement (FTA) under the Aquino administration in Bern, Switzerland. More…
India, Canada review progress of talks on free trade agreement
Financial Express, 28 April 2016
India and Canada undertook a “stock-taking” exercise last week on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations, raising hopes of an early resumption of negotiations. More…
India looking forward to earliest conclusion of RCEP talks
Business Standard, 13 April, 2016
India is looking forward to “earliest” conclusion of negotiations for mega trade deal, RCEP, as it will help boost trade, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today More…
Members renew attempts to deepen WTO scrutiny of regional trade agreements
WTO, 08 April 2016
WTO members revived this week long-standing talks to deepen the WTO’s scrutiny of regional trade agreements (RTAs) in line with instructions laid out by ministers last December. More…
Australia shows flexibility in services in proposed free trade agreement with India
The Hindu, 3 April 2016
Australia has offered to be flexible in the area of services and customs procedures to get an early agreement on the proposed bilateral free trade pact with India. More…