Peru and the United Arab Emirates concluded their fourth negotiating round toward a bilateral trade agreement. The talks represent continued progress in FTA negotiations between the two countries. No specific outcomes or chapters finalized were mentioned in the available text.
Topic Archives:Fta
Costa Rica becomes the fifth member of the Digital Economy Agreement
Costa Rica has formally joined a digital economy agreement, becoming its fifth member. The agreement covers digital trade rules and cross-border digital commerce frameworks. No further details are available from the snippet.
RCEP announces creation of working group for Chile’s accession
RCEP has announced the establishment of a working group to manage Chile’s accession process to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. This marks a concrete procedural step toward Chile joining the agreement. No further details are available from the snippet.
Thailand-EU FTA Approaches Finish Line: Round 10 Concludes with Push to Complete Negotiations Within 2026
The 10th round of Thailand-EU FTA negotiations was held in Phuket from September 28 to October 6, 2026. Significant progress was made on text chapters, with remaining issues focused on market access and policy-level matters. Both sides aim to conclude negotiations by end of 2026.
Thailand Leads ASEAN in Signing Upgraded ASEAN–Hong Kong Investment Agreement
Thailand’s Deputy PM and Commerce Minister led the 10th ASEAN–Hong Kong Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, where ASEAN and Hong Kong signed an upgraded investment agreement. Thailand served as ASEAN coordinator and co-chair for negotiations with Hong Kong, advancing concrete trade and investment cooperation outcomes.
World First New Zealand-Singapore Essential Supplies Agreement Now in Force
The Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies (AOTES) between New Zealand and Singapore has entered into force, marked by a ceremony in Auckland. This is described as a world-first bilateral agreement covering trade in essential supplies. No further details on specific product coverage or tariff commitments are available from the snippet.
UAE trade agreement delivering the goods
New Zealand’s FTA with the UAE has boosted goods exports by 7% to $1.4 billion in its first year of operation. The release highlights concrete trade flow outcomes from the agreement’s implementation.
New Zealand-India FTA Legislation Passes Parliament
New Zealand’s Parliament passed the India Free Trade Agreement legislation with a 93-29 vote. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay welcomed the result, citing strong parliamentary support and expected economic benefits.
New Zealand and India ratify free trade agreement
New Zealand and India have formally ratified the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. This marks a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations between the two countries.
Taiwan and New Zealand Deepen Economic Cooperation through ANZTEC at 13th Joint Committee Meeting
The 13th ANZTEC Joint Committee meeting was held on August 17, covering implementation of chapters on SPS, TBT, e-commerce, IP, and labor. Taiwan secured expanded market access for orchids and anthurium cut flowers to New Zealand following a May 2026 export protocol signing. Both sides also agreed to pursue institutional exchanges on the Peppol e-procurement […]