EU hopes to conclude US free trade deal next year

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 22:49

The EU hopes that talks on the world`s biggest free trade deal with the United States can be completed next year, a senior official said Tuesday, as the two sides get down to tackling the toughest issues.

EU, Vietnam seal free trade deal

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 19:03

The EU and Vietnam on Tuesday announced a free trade deal removing nearly all tariffs, with Brussels calling it a "milestone" on the way to a region-wide agreement with Southeast Asia.

Long-delayed Indo-Swiss free trade deal still snagged: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 23:27

A long-delayed free trade deal between India and Switzerland is not likely to be signed soon, a senior Swiss official said Thursday, with differences on intellectual property rights and data protection still unresolved.

EU, US seek to revive free trade deal

Last Updated: Monday, February 2, 2015, 23:24

US and EU negotiators began their latest round of talks Monday seeking to push through the world`s biggest-ever free trade deal, which after nearly two years remain bogged down by public opposition.

End `sharp words` over Ukraine, Putin tells EU leaders

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 09:36

Russia`s President on Tuesday called for European leaders to end their criticism over Ukraine`s decision to delay a key EU pact, as thousands rallied in Kiev in a third day of protests.

EU, Canada sign free trade deal

Last Updated: Friday, October 18, 2013, 20:33

"This is a highly ambitious and far-reaching trade agreement of great importance for the EU`s economy," said Commission head Jose Manuel Barroso.

India, Germany want early conclusion of free trade deal

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 19:59

India and Germany Thursday agreed to push for an early conclusion of India-EU trade and investment agreement, which is expected to substantially enhance trade and investment flow.

India-EU free trade deal by end 2012: German envoy

Last Updated: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 23:17

Germany expects India to conclude its free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union by the end of 2012, despite the economic gloom the world over, to send out a strong signal that the two sides mean business, German Ambassador to India Michael Steiner said here Saturday.

South Korea, Turkey agree on free trade deal

Last Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012, 13:24

South Korea and Turkey signed a preliminary agreement on a free trade deal that will eliminate all tariffs imposed on goods traded between the two nations, the economy ministry said Monday.

CIS leaders call for free trade deal, peaceful end to conflicts

Last Updated: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 18:38

Leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States - a post-Soviet alliance - in their final statement rounding up the summit Saturday called for signing a delayed free trade agreement and peacefully resolving conflicts.