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Communications minister hasn’t deemed women’s footy ‘important’, ‘culturally significant’ enough to protect

Changes to anti-siphoning legislation show what the government’s priorities are — and getting women’s sport to the masses isn’t one of them.

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How to Prepare for an ESR Audit: Compliance Checklist for UAE Businesses

With the issuance of the Cabinet Resolution No. 57 of 2020 regarding Economic Substance regulations (ESR) on 10 August 2020 , the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) was selected as the National Evaluating Authority. It is the initiative taken by the ...

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David Lammy begins four-day visit to ‘reset’ UK-India relationship

Lammy’s trip puts fresh spotlight on India-UK trade talks that has hit a roadblock

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India, U.K. reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue

India and Britain have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude a mutually beneficial free trade agreement (FTA) at the annual U.K.-India Strategic Dialogue

The Hindu

India signs free trade pact with 4 European countries

India-EFTA free trade agreement: India and EFTA sign free trade agreement to boost investments and trade, creating opportunities for economic growth and collaboration.

The Hindu

Ayurvedic products not part of India-U.K. FTA dialogue

UK's policy on Ayurveda products not part of India-UK FTA talks. UK has policy for traditional herbal medicines, many Indian ingredients like sarpagandha, khat restricted or banned. UK to deal with Ayurveda items separately.

The Hindu

India-U.K. free trade agreement | Next round of talks expected soon

India and the U.K. launched the talks for free-trade agreement (FTA) in January 2022, with an aim to conclude talks by Deepavali (October 24, 2022), but the deadline was missed due to political developments in the U.K.

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Rishi Sunak ‘keen’ to visit India, but many difficult issues remain in FTA: U.K. envoy

Rishi Sunak‘s proposed bilateral visit to India in October-November is understood to have been put off due to delays in the FTA talks.

The Hindu

Canada-India rift is ‘painful’ for common friend Australia: Australian High Commissioner to India

The rift between Canada and India is “painful” for Australia that has good ties with both, but will not affect bilateral ties, Australian High Commissioner to India Phillip Green said.

The Hindu

Brexit: ‘Zero chance’ of UK-US trade deal under Joe Biden, says Kemi Badenoch

Business secretary dismisses likelhood of post-Brexit deal – just as report claims Sunak and Biden in early stages of ‘foundational’ agreement

The Independent UK

Trade negotiations are appallingly opaque

Discussions with India are into their 12th round and neither the public nor parliament has seen a word of the conclusions

The Guardian - UK

Waiting for India’s counter proposal on investment court system: EU Trade Commissioner

EU awaits India's response to its proposal for an 'Investment Court System' as a forum for trade arbitration. EU remains world's largest trading market despite risk factors. EU-India FTA talks have made progress, with EU-India Trade & Technology Council meeting in May.

The Hindu

Trend line on India-U.K. FTA very positive, says High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami

High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami expresses optimism for India-U.K. FTA, noting both sides keen to make necessary adjustments.

The Hindu

From state visit to a more robust trade relationship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to the United States should be a starting point for a more ambitious trade agenda with America

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EU says free-trade talks with Philippines could unlock 'huge potential'

The European Union and the Philippines will restart negotiations on a free-trade agreement as they seek to accelerate "a new era of cooperation", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Monday.

The Hindu

India, U.K. close to concluding FTA talks, working to iron out issues on IPRs, rules of origin

India and the U.K. are “very close” to concluding negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement as both sides are working to iron out differences on issues. The 11th round of talks was concluded recently.

The Hindu

Commerce secretary visiting U.K. for FTA talks

India, U.K. negotiating FTA; Secy Barthwal to visit London to take stock of talks. Negotiations for FTA, Bilateral Investment Treaty underway

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Govt likely to resume FTA talks with 6 Gulf countries

The government has begun arrangements to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) -- a group of six Persian Gulf countries -- by the end of 2024, according to government sources.

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Bangkok Post

Shipments to China forecast to grow 1%

Despite China's slow economic recovery, the Commerce Ministry still expects Thai exports to the mainland to eke out 1% growth this year to US$3.47 billion.

The Hindu

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to push trade deals in U.K.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit the U.K. on July 10-11 to take stock of the negotiations for a free trade agreement

Bangkok Post

Free trade negotiations continue in Oslo

Thailand aims to conclude free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) by the first quarter of next year, according to the trade negotiations chief.

The Hindu

PM Modi, British counterpart Sunak review bilateral strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 21 said he held a very fruitful meeting with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak during which they reviewed bilateral strategic partnership, including progress in the India-U.K. FTA negotiations.

Bangkok Post

Department eager to push free trade negotiations

Thailand wants to increase free trade agreements (FTAs) to cover 80% of its global trade, spanning more than 50 countries, by 2027.

Bangkok Post

High hopes for trade pact with UAE

Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced the launch of their first free trade agreement (FTA).

The Hindu

Arab trains to carry Indian goods to Israeli port, says Foreign Minister Eli Cohen

Arab train networks in future will be carrying Indian goods to the Israeli port of Haifa, said Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen

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