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Africa’s China Trade Test

China’s tariff-free access opens a vast market for Africa, but governments face pressure to move beyond raw commodities and build higher-value industries, reports Africa Daily News Desk China’s decision to remove tariffs

September 18, 2026

-Top News·AFRICA NEWS·China

Why India’s EFTA Deal Could Redefine Europe Ties

Landmark agreement with EFTA nations is expected to boost exports, attract billions in investment and deepen India’s integration with advanced European economies…reports Asian Lite News The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA)

May 17, 2026

-Top News·Europe·India News

Türkiye Inc Turns Heat on Brussels

The councils proposed a “paradigm shift” in EU–Türkiye relations…reports Asian LIte News Leaders of 26 business councils linking Türkiye and European Union member states have called for a fundamental reset in relations, urging Brussels to revive

January 31, 2026

-Top News·Arab News·EU News

India-UAE trade rockets 34%

India-UAE CEPA delivers record trade growth, expands into AI, sustainability, and space, with UIBC-UC’s new study mapping a blueprint for global innovation-led collaboration. The UAE-India Business Council – UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC) has

September 21, 2025

-Top News·India News·UAE News

China pushes closer Saudi trade links

China is stepping up efforts to deepen its trade and investment ties with Saudi Arabia, even as wider negotiations for a Gulf-wide trade pact remain in limbo. In Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese

August 27, 2025

-Top News·China·Saudi Arabia

UIBC Charts New Course for UAE-India Trade Growth

The UAE India Business Council – UAE Chapter marked a historic milestone, celebrating its 2nd anniversary alongside the 3rd anniversary of the India-UAE CEPA A major highlight of the evening was the

March 2, 2025

-Top News·India News

J&K Expo Attracts Huge Crowd

With 30 dedicated stalls, including representation from 12 women entrepreneurs, JKTPO sponsored exhibitors from across Jammu and Kashmir who displayed their unique local artistry, making the pavilion a significant attraction for over

December 10, 2024

India News·Jammu & Kashmir

India warns UK not to impose deadline on trade talks

Labour won a historic majority in the election last week, securing 411 seats while the Conservatives tumbled to their worst ever election result of 121 seats…reports Asian Lite News India is optimistic

July 12, 2024

-Top News·UK News

Trade, tariff on Modi’s Russia visit agenda

Sources aware of the planning said that the dinner at the Dacha on Monday is a special gesture by the Russian President, extended only to a few global leaders…reports Asian Lite News

July 8, 2024

-Top News·Europe

US ‘Doubling Down’ On Boosting Trade With India

“India has become an even more critical partner for the US,” according to a senior US trade official. India has emerged as a “critical partner” for the US which is “doubling down”

May 11, 2024

-Top News·India News·USA