Chile, New Zealand and Singapore began commercial negotiation of first agreement regarding digital economy

Chile, New Zealand and Singapore announced the beginning of the negotiation to sign the association agreement about digital economy. The goal of this negotiation is to provide more opportunities to the citizens, especially to the small and medium-sized companies. In addition, it is expected that the negotiation will lead to reinforce what is achived through CPTPP that takes modern E-commerce rules into account.

País: Chile

Fuente: Asia Link América Economía (Available in Spanish)

Brazil expands market access in Asia-Pacific and Eurasia through new sanitary agreements

Brazil secured new market openings for agricultural products in New Zealand and Turkey, expanding its international insertion. The agreements reflect the growing role of sanitary negotiation in the expansion of trade between Latin America and other regions, including the Asia-Pacific.

China eases requirements for Brazil while strengthening controls on Southern Cone soybeans

China adjusted its sanitary criteria for Brazilian soybeans, reducing trade tensions at a key export moment. At the same time, phytosanitary observations on shipments from Uruguay increased, highlighting the growing weight of technical standards in agri-food trade between Latin America and the Asia-Pacific.

Nueva Zelanda refuerza vínculos con el Cono Sur en gira ministerial centrada en comercio y cooperación

New Zealand strengthens ties with the Southern Cone through a ministerial tour focused on trade and cooperation

New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs carried out a tour of the Southern Cone that included Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. The agenda combined trade, market access, and strategic cooperation, consolidating the rapprochement between Latin America and the Asia-Pacific.