US, Thailand sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
US, Thailand sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement

On January 14, the United States and Thailand took a significant step in their bilateral relations by signing an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, also known as the 123 Agreement. The signing ceremony, held in Bangkok, saw U.S. Ambassador Robert F. Godec and...

Maldives strengthens ties with China; FTA set to take effect on January 1
Maldives strengthens ties with China; FTA set to take effect on January 1

The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to come into effect on January 1, 2025, signaling a new chapter in the strategic partnership between the two nations. This milestone was announced during a special ceremony attended in person by Maldives Minister of Economic Development and Trade...

China, US sign protocol to strengthen IP protections, security
China, US sign protocol to strengthen IP protections, security

China, and the United States signed a protocol On December 13, 2024 (Washington local time), to amend and extend the U.S.-PRC Science and Technology Agreement (STA) for another five years. This modernization of the STA aims to bolster intellectual property protections, enhance transparency, and...

Dhaka and Seoul kick off negotiation to sign EPA
Dhaka and Seoul kick off negotiation to sign EPA

Bangladesh and South Korea have launched negotiations for signing a Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the two countries. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and Korean Minister for Trade Inkyo Cheong attended the first meeting of the negotiation in Seoul, a message received here said....

Bangladesh, Singapore commend launch of FTA negotiation
Bangladesh, Singapore commend launch of FTA negotiation

Bangladesh and Singapore have expressed satisfaction with the launching of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiation and hoped that FTA would facilitate more economic engagements between the two countries, reports BSS. The observation was made when Singapore non-resident High Commissioner to...

Free Trade Agreement: Dhaka, Bangkok plan to hold 6th JTC soon
Free Trade Agreement: Dhaka, Bangkok plan to hold 6th JTC soon

Bangladesh and Thailand have underscored the necessity of convening 6th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Dhaka as soon as possible, highlighting that this would pave the way for Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, reports UNB. The Thai side flagged that the trial run of direct coastal...