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Trade UK and Japan Agree £18bn Investment Deal Covering Infrastructure, Offshore Wind
The UK and Japan have agreed a multi-billion pound investment deal worth £18bn, with Japanese firms committing to spend over £9bn on UK infrastructure and financial services and up to £9bn on offshore wind. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in London to finalise the agreement, which Downing Street said will create tens of thousands of jobs.
Trade India-Oman FTA Boosts Livestock Exports
The India-Oman Free Trade Agreement, effective June 2026, provides duty-free access to Indian livestock products, boosting exports to Oman. This strategic move enhances India's presence in the Gulf market.
Trade India-US Trade Pact Nears Completion: Ambassador Gor
The India-US trade pact is nearing completion, as announced by US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in technology and pharmaceuticals, with significant investments expected.
Trade NECTAR and IHA Partner to Boost North-East Honey Trade
The North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) and the India Honey Alliance (IHA) have signed a five-year MoU to enhance the honey and beekeeping sector in North-East India. This partnership aims to build a sustainable honey ecosystem, improve farmer incomes, and position the region as a premium honey producer.
Trade India, Canada Target November for Free Trade Agreement
India and Canada are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with a target to finalize by November 2023. The agreement aims to triple bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030, reducing trade barriers and opening investment opportunities.
Commodities Crude Oil Prices Drop 4% on US-Iran Deal Hopes
Crude oil prices fell over 4% as optimism grew around a potential US-Iran agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This development has significant implications for global oil supply and market dynamics.