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Agricultural Trade, Cambodia, News

October 24, 2025

Cambodia is preparing to begin exports of pineapple, jackfruit, and mango to China under newly approved food safety and plant health standards, reflecting a strong step forward in expanding agricultural trade and ensuring product quality between the two nations.   The decision was reached following a meeting between Cambodia’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, […]

China, News, Trade, United States

October 24, 2025

The White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week in South Korea as part of a multi-country visit across Asia, with discussions expected to center on trade, economic collaboration, and regional stability.   White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the meeting will take place next […]

Agricultural Trade, Mexico, News

October 24, 2025

Mexico’s Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue will travel to Washington next week to meet with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in a bid to reopen the border for Mexican cattle exports. The meeting reflects both nations’ shared commitment to strengthening agricultural trade and ensuring safe, sustainable livestock movement across borders.   President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed […]

Global Trade, News, United States

October 24, 2025

The United States and Abu Dhabi governments have launched a $1.8 billion joint investment with private equity firm Orion Resource Partners to boost mining and refining projects around the world. This initiative is set to enhance international trade in critical minerals such as lithium, rare earths, and other essential resources that power clean energy technologies, […]

Australia, News, Trade

October 24, 2025

Australia’s central bank is set to explore ways to modernise its interbank settlement system starting next year—a move expected to enhance trade efficiency and support the country’s growing financial ecosystem. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock highlighted that the Reserve Bank Information and Transfer System (RITS), which processes around A$300 billion ($194.94 billion) […]

China, News, Trade Partner

October 23, 2025

China has reclaimed its position as Germany’s largest trading partner in the first eight months of 2025, signaling renewed global trade activity and continued collaboration between two of the world’s strongest economies. Preliminary data from the German statistics office show that trade between Germany and China reached €163.4 billion ($190.7 billion), slightly surpassing the €162.8 […]

News, Nigeria, Trade Relations

October 23, 2025

Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar emphasized that global trade with Africa should be built on mutual respect and shared growth, rather than solely focused on resource extraction. Speaking at the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit in Abu Dhabi, Tuggar highlighted the importance of sustainable and equitable economic partnerships that support Africa’s development goals.   He urged […]

The United States is exploring the possibility of increasing beef imports from Argentina as part of a broader effort to stabilize domestic prices and enhance global trade cooperation in the agricultural sector. The initiative reflects a positive step toward strengthening international partnerships and supporting a balanced global food supply chain.   The proposed plan aims […]

Canada, Global Trade, News

October 23, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a plan to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade, reflecting the country’s strategic focus on trade diversification and global economic growth.   Carney highlighted that while the United States remains an important trading partner, Canada must look beyond traditional markets to strengthen its global trade position. The […]

Georgia Governor Brian is visiting South Korea this week to meet with business leaders and strengthen bilateral economic relations, according to the Maeil Business Newspaper. The visit underscores ongoing efforts to deepen trade cooperation and investment opportunities between Georgia and South Korea.   The meetings aim to enhance collaboration in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and […]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday for their first official summit, focusing on expanding cooperation in the critical minerals sector and ensuring regional economic stability.   The meeting aims to deepen U.S. involvement in Australia’s rare earth and critical minerals industry amid […]

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports recorded a strong rebound in September, rising 6.9% from the same period a year earlier, according to official government data released on Friday. The growth was primarily driven by higher shipments of electronic products.   The latest figures outperformed market expectations, which had predicted a 2.1% decline, and followed a revised […]

 U.S. and Brazilian officials held trade discussions on Thursday that both sides described as constructive, agreeing to coordinate a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the earliest possible date.   In a joint statement, both delegations confirmed plans to continue discussions on various fronts and establish […]

The United Kingdom’s economy posted modest growth in August, expanding by 0.1% from July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The slight improvement offers a positive signal for the country’s economic direction as Finance Minister Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil the national budget in November.   Although July’s GDP was revised to show […]

 U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit South Korea from October 29 to 30, as confirmed by South Korea’s national security adviser. The visit will take place ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, which begins on October 31 in Seoul.   The upcoming visit underscores the continued partnership between the United States […]

Germany, News, Trade and Development

October 16, 2025

The German economy is set for slight growth in the final quarter of 2025, signaling renewed optimism for one of Europe’s largest trading nations. According to the Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK) at the Hans Boeckler Foundation, the latest economic indicator shows a recession probability of only 34.8%, suggesting stability and gradual recovery.   While exports […]