New Delhi: India is considering a pilot project to allow foreign-funded e-commerce companies to buy goods from local vendors, stock them, and sell to consumers abroad, in a shift away from the current rules that permit these firms to operate only as a marketplace, connecting buyers and sellers. The plan is likely to be launched…
New Delhi, India and the European Union on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to an early conclusion of a free trade agreement as well as a security and defence partnership. FS Misri meets EU’s Political and Security Committee members Ways to further expand two-way cooperation were discussed at a meeting between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and…
BEIJING, Sept 8 — China is pushing for a formal signing of a free trade agreement upgrade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) before the end of the year, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Yan Dong said today. China will also construct new land and sea trade corridors with the 10-member bloc, Yan said…
By Lisandra Paraguassu and Lucinda Elliott BRASILIA/MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) -Brazil is engaged in a “constructive dialogue” with Canada to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement between South America’s Mercosur bloc and Ottawa, the Brazilian Foreign Trade Secretary said. Canadian officials are due to visit Brazil in late August, according to Tatiana Prazeres, Brazil’s Foreign Trade…
A new chapter in UK–India relations began when on July 24, 2025, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed the long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) — a bold, sweeping accord that transcends tariffs and quotas, aiming to reshape global trade flows between the world’s fifth and sixth largest economies. Hailed as “the most economically…
For the first time, India will open approximately 40,000 high-value contracts from central ministries and departments in sectors such as transport, green energy and infrastructure to UK bidders. UK-origin goods with just 20% domestic content will be treated as ‘Class II’ local suppliers under India’s Public Procurement Order (PPO), a classification previously reserved for Indian…
India-UK Trade Deal (AI image) India-UK free trade deal: In a historic step, the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) was signed in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer. The trade deal which was agreed upon in May this year, was signed on Thursday during PM Modi’s visit to the United…
We take a look at how India and Indians stand to benefit from the free trade agreement with the UK. (AI image) India-UK free trade deal: The landmark India-UK free trade agreement (FTA) was signed on Thursday in the United Kingdom in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer. India stands…
Hong Kong has secured relaxed visa arrangements for entry to some Gulf countries, with the city signing 59 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and agreements with Qatar and Kuwait during the chief executive’s four-day trip to promote bilateral trade amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Leading a 50-strong delegation of business leaders and entrepreneurs from Hong Kong and…
Hong Kong has secured relaxed visa arrangements for entry to some Gulf countries, as the financial hub signed a combined 59 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and agreements with Qatar and Kuwait during the city leader’s four-day trip to promote bilateral trade amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Leading a 50-strong delegation of business leaders and entrepreneurs from…