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Uzbekistan’s Agricultural Transformation Delivers Record Wheat Yields Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Reform Agenda

June 30, 2026

Uzbekistan’s Agricultural Transformation Delivers Record Wheat Yields Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Reform Agenda TASHKENT — Uzbekistan’s remarkable wheat harvest in 2026 is emerging as another milestone in the country’s broader agricultural transformation, underscoring the impact of years of reforms aimed at strengthening food security, modernising farming and improving rural prosperity under the leadership of […]

Uzbekistan’s Agricultural Transformation Delivers Record Wheat Yields Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Reform Agenda

June 30, 2026

Uzbekistan’s Agricultural Transformation Delivers Record Wheat Yields Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Reform Agenda

Uzbekistan’s Agricultural Transformation Delivers Record Wheat Yields Under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Reform Agenda TASHKENT — Uzbekistan’s remarkable wheat harvest in 2026 is emerging as another milestone in the country’s broader agricultural transformation, underscoring the impact of years of reforms aimed at strengthening food security, modernising farming and improving rural prosperity under the leadership of […]

Africa Build Show Kenya Returns as East Africa’s Premier Construction and Infrastructure Trade Platform

June 29, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya, MIE Events FZCO is proud to announce the 4th edition of Africa Build Show Kenya, taking place from 22–24 July 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi. Positioned as East Africa’s premier construction, building, and infrastructure trade platform, the event will be held alongside China Trade Week, Africa Technology Show, and […]

Kenya to Host the 11th China Trade Week Alongside the 6th Africa Technology Show, 4th Africa Build Show Kenya and 3rd MEGAWATT Africa

June 29, 2026

A Global Platform for Trade, Technology, Construction and Energy The 11th China Trade Week (CTW) Kenya returns to Nairobi from 22–24 July 2026, bringing together manufacturers, technology providers, investors, distributors, buyers, and policymakers from around the world. Organised by MIE Events FZCO, the event will be co-located with the 6th Africa Technology Show (AFTS), the […]

Africa Food Show Kenya Officially Announces Co-Location with Hotel Expo and Strategic Partnership with the Baristas Association of Kenya

June 22, 2026

East Africa’s most comprehensive food, hospitality and tourism industry event, backed by leading government and industry bodies NAIROBI, KENYA – The Africa Food Show Kenya announces its upcoming edition as a landmark co-located event with the Hotel Expo, creating East Africa’s most powerful convergence of food service, hospitality, and tourism under one roof. The Baristas […]

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COUNCIL PARNERS WITH GHANA INVESTMENT & TRADE WEEK 2026 TO LAUNCH NEW CONTINENTAL HEADQUARTERS IN TEMA

June 15, 2026

INTERNATIONAL TRADE COUNCIL PARNERS WITH GHANA INVESTMENT & TRADE WEEK 2026 TO LAUNCH NEW CONTINENTAL HEADQUARTERS IN TEMA

The collaboration establishes Ghana as the primary gateway for pan-African trade, featuring an exclusive high-level evening launch event on July 8th in Tema. ACCRA, GHANA — June 12, 2026 — The International Trade Council (ITC) has officially announced a strategic partnership with Ghana Investment & Trade Week (GITW) 2026, anchoring a major milestone for […]

Startup World Cup Launches at THE PALMS CONVENTION CENTER, ACCRA, GHANA, with GHANA INVESTMENT TRADE WEEK

Event Management

May 22, 2026

Startup World Cup Launches at THE PALMS CONVENTION CENTER, ACCRA, GHANA, with GHANA INVESTMENT TRADE WEEK

Startup World Cup, one of the largest startup pitch competitions in the world, is coming to Accra, Ghana Africa. Startup World Cup coming to ACCRA, GHANA AFRICA! Startups at GHANA INVESTMENT TRADE WEEK can pitch for a shot at $1M and join the world’s largest startup stage. Startup World Cup is the #1 startup pitch […]

Nigeria Drives Trade Competitiveness with Sweeping Customs Reforms, Bolstered by Global Facilitation Efforts

News, Nigeria, Trade

April 10, 2026

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in a strategic partnership with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), has unveiled a comprehensive, results-driven reform agenda aimed at significantly enhancing operational efficiency and bolstering trade competitiveness within Nigeria’s ports. This initiative, launched at a three-day operational workshop in Apapa, Lagos, is built upon five critical pillars: implementing […]

UK Exporters Face Mandatory French VAT Registration Amidst Incoterms DDP Shift

April 7, 2026

UK exporters leveraging Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterms for shipments routed through France are facing significant operational and compliance shifts beginning January 1, 2026. Recent developments in French fiscal legislation are set to fundamentally reshape how these shipments are managed, necessitating proactive preparation from businesses, according to Crowe UK. The core of these changes revolves […]

Vietnam Clarifies Corporate Income Tax for Foreign Firms in Export Supply Chains

Incoterms, Supply Chain, Vietnam

April 7, 2026

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has introduced significant new guidance on corporate income tax (CIT) that will impact both domestic and foreign enterprises operating within the country, effective from the 2025 tax period. Issued on March 12, 2026, Circular 20/2026/TT-BTC provides critical regulatory updates, according to Viet An Law. These changes are particularly noteworthy for international […]

Bangladesh’s Import Sector Stymied by Dwindling Forex Reserves and LC Guarantee Shortfalls

Letters of Credit

April 7, 2026

Bangladesh’s commercial banks are currently grappling with significant hurdles in facilitating Letters of Credit (LCs) for imports, a situation primarily driven by a sharp decline in the nation’s foreign exchange reserves. This challenge is further compounded by recent downgrades in Bangladesh’s credit ratings from prominent international agencies, including Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch Ratings, according to […]

Netherlands Pioneers Electronic Bills of Lading, Bolstering Trade Efficiency and Security

Netherlands, News, Trade

April 7, 2026

In a significant move poised to enhance the efficiency and security of global trade, the Netherlands has officially adopted a new law recognizing electronic bills of lading (eBLs). This legislative development, reported by Trade Finance Global on April 2, 2026, marks a crucial step towards modernizing shipping documentation and reducing the long-standing reliance on paper-based […]

International Trade Council Unveils Essential Guide for Companies to Unlock Africa’s Trillion-Dollar Market

Global Trade, Press Release

February 25, 2026

George Glory Opeku’s ‘The Next Billion Customers’ Provides CEO’s Playbook for Immediate African Market Entry and Success February 25, 2026 – The International Trade Council, a prestigious global trade organization, today announced the publication of a groundbreaking new book, ‘The Next Billion Customers: A CEO’s Playbook for Exporting to, Investing in, and Winning […]

International Trade Council Publishes Definitive Guide: Ghana, The Fulcrum of African Trade

Global Trade, Press Release

February 24, 2026

New Book Positions Ghana as Premier Gateway for Global Exporters and Investors into the African Market February 24, 2026 – The International Trade Council, a prestigious global trade organization dedicated to empowering businesses in international commerce, today announced the publication of a groundbreaking new book, Ghana: The Fulcrum of African Trade. Authored by George Glory […]

The Sankofa Path

Global Trade, Press Release

February 24, 2026

February 24, 2026 – The International Trade Council (ITC), a prestigious global trade organization, today announced the publication of “The Sankofa Path: How Looking Back Moves Ghana Forward,” a compelling new book by acclaimed author George Glory Opeku. This landmark publication offers a unique, deeply human perspective on Ghana’s remarkable journey, celebrating its heritage and […]

Celebrating Design Excellence: YAS Global Architecture Award Launches at APEX – America’s Property Expo, Donald E. Stephens Convention Centerm Chicago USA, 7–9 May 2026

February 16, 2026

Celebrating Design Excellence: YAS Global Architecture Award Launches at APEX – America’s Property Expo, Donald E. Stephens Convention Centerm Chicago USA, 7–9 May 2026

MIE Events is proud to partner with the YAS Global Architecture Award for Women Architects as the Official Award Partner of the America’s Property Expo (APEX) in Chicago, USA. This collaboration highlights global architectural excellence and women’s leadership in design, bringing these achievements to one of America’s premier real estate platforms. The prestigious YAS […]

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