EU and Australia Finally Strike Free Trade Deal After Nearly a Decade of Talks
Whereas talks stalled on agricultural produce, the EU and Australia reached a common position after nearly a decade since trade
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Indo-Pacific Ministerial 2026 Consolidates Energy Security With $60B of Deals Amidst Gulf Conflict
The Indo-Pacific Energy Security and Business Forum (#IPEM2026) took place in Tokyo, Japan, from 14 to 15 March 2026. Japanese
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US and Japan Agree on Critical Minerals Joint Action Plan
On 19 March 2026, USTR Jamieson Greer announced the United States of America (USA) and Japan had agreed on a
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US EXIM Bank to Provide $14B Financing for Delfin LNG Project
During the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial (#IPEM2026) in Tokyo from 14 to 15 March 2026, the United States Export-Import (USEXIM)
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US EXIM Bank Supports Mesabi Metallics Iron Ore Project
At the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial (#IPEM2026), US EXIM Bank announced its support for the iron ore mining and processing
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US EXIM Bank Releases Term Sheet to Provide $450M for RZ Resources Titanium Project
On the margins of #IPEM2026, US EXIM Bank and Export Finance Australia formalized a financing agreement with Australia’s RZ Resources
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Tungsten Eclipses Gold in Seven-Fold Price Rally As Gulf Conflict Perdures
Tungsten is one of the #CriticalMinerals used in weaponry, and China is the world’s largest producer. Under strict export control
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India Relaxes Rules for Investments from China
On 10 March 2026, India’s Cabinet approved the relaxation of rules for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) of adjoining countries. In
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EC Proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to Reindustrialize Europe While Accelerating the Energy Transition
Faced with the energy crisis caused by the conflict in the Middle East, the European Commission has published the draft
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US Extends AGOA For Only One Year Up Till 31 December 2026
On 3 February 2026, Donald Trump affixed his presidential approval to the piece of legislation to reauthorize the African Growth
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