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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

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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

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

Better free trade outcome 'an illusion' – EU politician

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

Newsroom.co.nz

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.

The Hindu

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A pact for like-minded traders

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

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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 Conversation

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

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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

Bangkok Post

Thailand commences FTA talks with Efta

Thailand has kicked off the first round of free-trade agreement (FTA) talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta), in the hope that a deal could be reached within two years.

The Hindu

Financial services an exciting aspect of U.K.-India FTA, says Rishi Sunak

The British Indian Minister welcomes the opening up of the Indian insurance market

The Guardian - US

‘We didn’t sign up to die’: US transit workers sound alarm over rising violence

Unions say trend of assaults and abuse on staff is intolerable – and crisis will worsen without federal action

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Thailand launches FTA discussions with Efta

Thailand expects to take about two years to conclude talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) after the two parties agreed to launch negotiations over a potential free-trade deal on Monday.

The Hindu

Boris Johnson hails India-U.K. FTA as ‘biggest of them all’

U.K. PM reiterates Diwali deadline for draft free trade agreement with India

Bangkok Post

Renewed negotiations with Efta to start soon

Thailand is scheduled to announce on Monday the start of negotiations with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) to improve trade, services and investments.

The Independent UK

Federal transit agency orders improvements to Boston system

Federal transportation officials have issued orders to the Boston area’s troubled public transit agency to address what they called longstanding issues with the system’s overall safety program and safety culture

The Hindu

A ‘silver’ moment to propel a Bay of Bengal dream

After 25 years, BIMSTEC can do much better as a grouping, addressing shortcomings in trade and connectivity

The Hindu

India-U.K. FTA could be ready by Diwali, says Piyush Goyal

The Commerce and Industry Minister says there won’t be the need for an interim early harvest agreement.

The Hindu

Two-day visit to UK: Goyal to hold talks on FTA

New Delhi Commerce and industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Britain on May 26 to hold discussio

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