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The International Trade Council observes recent developments in the foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As reported by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) 2023 World Investment Report, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a historic milestone in FDI inflow, while Saudi Arabia […]

News, Trade Finance

July 5, 2023

Toronto, Canada, 4 July 2023 – Surecomp® today announced that it has been placed in the Leaders Category of the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Trade Finance Systems 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US49436622, 28 June 2023).   The result of a rigorous and independent evaluation of eleven trade finance vendors, the IDC MarketScape states that “Surecomp is addressing the evolution […]

Economic Development, Japan, News

June 23, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges the latest findings by Nikkei that Japanese companies are on track to set a new record in capital investment, reaching 31.6 trillion yen ($223 billion) in the 2023 fiscal year. This represents an increase of 16.9% from the previous fiscal year across all industries. Based on the survey encompassing […]

Economic Development, News, Turkey

June 22, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) recognizes the substantial interest rate hike enacted by the Turkish Central Bank as an important move towards more traditional economic strategies to tackle persistent high inflation. The 6.5 percentage points increase to 15% signifies a shift in monetary policy and could be an early indicator of economic recovery. Despite the […]

The International Trade Council is thrilled to announce the release of its insightful publication, “Going Abroad: Foreign Direct Investment for Businesses Looking to Expand Internationally”.   The contents of the book include: An Introduction to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) The Advantages of FDI for Global Enterprises Market Analysis and Spotting FDI Opportunities Governmental Support for […]

Financial Innovation, News

June 13, 2023

Proudly hosted by InternetShine Corporation for the second time in Dubai, the FiNext 2023 conference is the 5th edition globally and continues to uphold its mission to highlight and celebrate exceptional achievements in both traditional finance and FinTech sectors.   This distinguished event facilitates innovative dialogue, fostering networking opportunities, and serves as a stage for […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) applauds the signing of the landmark ‘Atlantic Declaration,’ a multifaceted agreement between US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This agreement, announced at a joint press conference held at the White House on June 8, 2023, bolsters international cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, critical minerals, […]

News, Trade Relations, Ukrain

June 9, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) is honored to announce its participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) 2023, slated to take place in London from June 21-22. This esteemed conference, co-hosted by the UK and Ukraine, marks an essential step in rallying international support for Ukraine’s post-conflict recovery. Continuing the cycle of annual events, this […]

International Trade, News

June 8, 2023

The International Trade Council is delighted to declare the addition of several partners to the 2023 Go Global Awards set to take place in Providence, Rhode Island, from November 6-8, 2023. Building on the success of last year’s event in Estonia, held in association with Enterprise Estonia, we are eagerly preparing for this year’s grand […]

The International Trade Council is delighted to announce that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is embarking on a significant visit to the United States where he is anticipated to discuss various trade-related subjects with President Joe Biden, among them, the President’s landmark green industry investment package. On his journey to Washington DC, Mr. Sunak expressed reservations […]