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India-US bilateral trade pact likely by year-end: NITI Aayog's Arvind Virmani

Beijing News 28 Mar 2025
Africa's rapid economic growth, bolstered by increasing trade liberalization efforts such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has made the continent a key focus for global trade partnerships.
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India and US: Navigating storm of reciprocal tariffs

International Business Times 28 Mar 2025
Diversify trade partnerships by strengthening economic ties with emerging markets such as Africa and Latin America while finalizing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with key partners like the EU and UK.
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Japan breaks with Trump in a South African embrace

Asiatimes 27 Mar 2025
... United States of America,” but adding that South Africa is also working to diversify its exports, specifically mentioning Japan, China, Russia, Europe and the Africa Free Trade Area in this context.
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GNCCI endorses AfCFTA’s business visa initiative, promotes trade efficiency

Ghana Business News 27 Mar 2025
Emphasizing the need to transition from government-led “guided trade” initiatives to a model driven by a dynamic private sector, Mr ... Mene affirmed the AfCFTA Secretariat’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for trade across Africa.
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Dismantling USAID could boost African self-reliance

B & FT Online 27 Mar 2025
as aid dependence became more entrenched over the decades, Africa’s share of global trade steadily fell, and now stands at less than 3% ... This would enable Africa to expand aggregate output and increase ...
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Hainan Free Trade Port boosts China's high-level opening up

China.dot.org 27 Mar 2025
Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) has expanded its global reach by forming partnerships with 38 free trade zones (FTZs) across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America, establishing a robust international network since its 2018 launch.
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Zambia to host conference on improving transport corridors in Africa

Xinhua 26 Mar 2025
... as the continent continues to advance its integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area, hence the development of efficient and transport networks will be a key driver of growth," he said.
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Minister of Tourism Receives Mawuko Kuadzi and Other Creatives Following Artios Award Win

Business Ghana 26 Mar 2025
... continental significance of the Artios Award win, stating that the team has been dedicated to building a Pan-African creative economy to be linked to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA).
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Heritors Labs and Partners launch The Heritors Institute

B & FT Online 26 Mar 2025
He said that integrating the skill school with existing regional initiatives, such as the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), is essential for positioning Africa as a competitive player in the global economy.
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NHI: Innovations could help universal healthcare become a reality

Mail Guardian South Africa 26 Mar 2025
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement and Harmonization of Medicines Act offer frameworks through which regional collaboration and regulation can support the growth of localised, ethical and quality-controlled manufacturing hubs.
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Trump’s Retaliation Against South Africa

Consortium News 25 Mar 2025
South Africa also benefits from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a preferential trade program providing duty-free access to U.S ... In response to the cut-off in aid and trade, 100 ...
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LUTHANDO VUBA: Historic opportunity to reshape Africa’s place in the global economy

Business Day 25 Mar 2025
At a time when trade, investment and economic policy are undergoing fundamental shifts, Africa must take a more ...
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UAE participates in ‘G20 Trade and Investment Working Group’ meeting

The Gulf Time 24 Mar 2025
... is closely aligned with the priorities of South Africa’s presidency, in particular the structural transformation of the African continent and the development of African Continental Free Trade Area.
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UAE participates in 'G20 Trade and Investment Working Group' meeting

Urdu Point 24 Mar 2025
... is closely aligned with the priorities of South Africa’s presidency, in particular the structural transformation of the African continent and the development of African Continental Free Trade Area.
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