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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.

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

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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

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

The Hindu

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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.

Bangkok Post

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 Hindu

‘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

The Guardian - US

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.

Bangkok Post

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

The Hindu

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.

Bangkok Post

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

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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

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison softened his defiant language on climate change action amid UK trade deal

Documents indicate PM’s changes to foreign policy speech coincided with environment agreement in trade talks

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Bangkok Post

Thailand mulls more FTAs to expand export markets

Thailand is scheduled to study free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America by the second half of this year, a move to expand new export markets.

Bangkok Post

Thailand ups trade ties with Telangana

Thailand yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding to form deeper trade partnerships through a so-called mini free trade agreement (mini-FTA) with Telangana state in southern India.

Bangkok Post

Efta free-trade talks edge closer

The Commerce Ministry will seek cabinet endorsement for a proposed negotiation framework for a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) following a recent public hearing on the matter.

Tribune News Service

Infrastructure law demands new focus on transit worker assaults

WASHINGTON — Mohammed Miah signed onto the Metropolitan Transit Authority of New York City to operate trains. He did not sign up to be punched in the face.

Roll Call

Infrastructure law demands new focus on transit worker assaults - Roll Call

Transit operators and unions say they’ve seen a spike in violence against transit workers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newsroom.co.nz

Govt must 'step back' from UK trade deal over Treaty concerns - Māori group

A trade deal with the United Kingdom doesn't uphold the Crown's Tiriti obligations and must be fixed, according to a Māori group set up with the Government to influence negotiations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

GCC, South Korea Resume Free Trade Talks on Monday

South Korea and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will kick off the fourth round of official talks for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in Seoul on Monday, said Seoul's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The South Korean Yonhap news agency reported that the four-day talks will resume after…

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