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China, International Trade, News

July 9, 2024

Despite a decade of generous preferential trade benefits, China has not emerged as a significant export destination for Bangladesh. In contrast, India and Japan have proven to be valuable export markets for Bangladeshi goods over the years.   According to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Bangladesh’s exports to Japan reached $1.69 billion in […]

International Trade, News

July 9, 2024

A major seaport in Bangladesh has experienced significant growth in export-import trade during the fiscal year 2023-24 compared to the previous fiscal year. In FY2022-23, the port saw the arrival of 827 ships. This number rose to 846 ships in FY2023-24, surpassing the target of 840 ships by 6. This data was revealed in a […]

Egypt, International Trade, News

July 8, 2024

The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center has revealed a positive development in Egypt’s non-petroleum trade deficit for the first quarter of 2024, marking a 22.9% decrease to $6.4 billion compared to approximately $8.3 billion in Q1 2023. This improvement is attributed to increased non-petroleum exports coupled with reduced non-petroleum imports. During Q1 2024, Egypt’s […]

Bangladesh’s Food Minister, Sadhan Chandra Majumder, announced that the country will focus on exporting rice instead of importing it in the future.   “In the past two years, our government has refrained from importing rice, and this year, there is no necessity for rice imports,” he stated during the inauguration of the Agriculture Technology Fair-2024 […]

Reykjavik, Iceland – The 14th Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition, known as IceFish, is set to captivate industry professionals and enthusiasts alike from September 18-20, 2024, at the Smárinn, Fifan Halls in Kópavogur, Iceland. This biennial event serves as a cornerstone for Iceland’s thriving seafood and aquaculture sectors, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, innovative products, and sustainable practices shaping […]

Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas), has clarified that the upcoming increase in anti-dumping import duties will not solely target products from China but will extend to imports from all countries.   Addressing the press during his visit to the Rendang Asese Center in Padang, West Sumatra, on Sunday, July 7, 2024, Zulhas emphasized […]

In the first five months of 2024, trade between China and countries where Portuguese is spoken has surged to unprecedented levels, marking a significant milestone for economic exchange.   Data from a prominent trade organization reveals that exports from Portuguese-speaking countries to China have soared to a record US$58.4 billion. This marks a substantial 12.9% […]

Automation and Robotics, News

June 25, 2024

The AUTOROBOT Expo, a leading event dedicated to automation and robotics, has once again brought together industry professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts from around the world. As the global manufacturing industry embraces its fourth revolution, the spotlight is on the transformative impact of robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI).   Automation and robotics have seen significant […]

The Philippines is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse in the fintech sector, driven by a synergy of government initiatives and private sector innovations. With the country’s digitalization efforts accelerating, fintech adoption is poised to reach 72% of the population by 2024. This burgeoning growth is highlighted by the impressive $344 million in funding raised in […]

New Delhi, India – AMTEX (Asian Machine Tool Exhibition), one of India’s most significant events in the metal cutting and machine tools industry, is set to take place at Pragati Maidan, Delhi, from July 26 to 29, 2024. Since its inception in 2001, AMTEX has been a cornerstone event for industry professionals, offering a unique platform […]

Belfast, Northern Ireland – The 2024 Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is set to take place at the TEC Belfast on September 12th. This event will gather industry leaders, academic experts, and government agencies to engage in a day of insightful keynotes and dynamic debates, focusing on the future of manufacturing and supply […]

News, Vietnam

June 20, 2024

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – The Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) and VINEXAD Company, in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, proudly announce the 2nd Viet Nam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2024). Scheduled to take place from August 1st to 3rd, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), VILOG 2024 is […]

Pretoria, South Africa – The 42nd annual Southern African Transport Conference and Exhibition is slated for 8-11 July 2024 at the CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC) in Pretoria. This year’s theme, “Upskilling and Reskilling the Transport Industry for Current and Future Challenges,” aims to highlight the critical need for innovation and collaboration within the sector. […]