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China, ASEAN ink upgraded free trade pact covering digital, green economies, supply chain connectivity

It’s the second upgrade of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) that was first inked in 2002 - making it then China’s first free trade agreement and ASEAN’s first with a major external partner. It then came into effect in 2010, with negotiations for the first upgrade starting in September 2014 and coming into force since 2019.
The New Voice of Ukraine on MSN

‘Everyone will benefit’: Updated Ukraine–EU trade deal takes effect

As of today, the EU and Ukraine will benefit from an improved, stable, fair, and sustainable trading system with the entry into force of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the EU and Ukraine,

Asean-China Free Trade Area Upgrade marks major boost in economic cooperation, trade facilitation

Upgrade Protocol has been signed in a simple yet significant ceremony, marking a major step forward in strengthening regional economic cooperation and trade facilitation on Tuesday (Oct 28).
ESI Africa

Free trade area agreement can drive greentech, jobs and industrial growth in Africa

Africa’s AfCFTA could boost greentech adoption, create jobs, and accelerate sustainable industrial growth, says a new APRI policy paper.
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