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Canada, News, Tarrifs

August 21, 2025

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced that he will travel to China in the coming weeks to hold talks aimed at removing recently imposed tariffs on Canadian canola seed.   China applied preliminary duties of 75.8% on canola seed imports last week following an anti-dumping investigation, a move that could significantly affect trade flows. China remains […]

South Korea is turning to cultural exports as a new driver of growth, as traditional manufacturing faces challenges from global protectionist measures.   The Korean Wave, or Hallyu, continues to make an impact worldwide, with music, films, television shows, literature, and games gaining international recognition. Notable achievements in recent years include an Oscar-winning film, globally […]

News, Vietnam

August 20, 2025

Vietnam is increasingly positioning itself as one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies, supported by major investments and policy reforms aimed at strengthening long-term competitiveness, according to recent reports from Thai media.   The Vietnamese government has unveiled a national development plan valued at approximately THB 1.5 trillion (USD 48.7 billion). The initiative includes around 250 infrastructure […]

China, India, News

August 20, 2025

China’s recent easing of export restrictions on fertilizers, rare earths, and tunnel-boring machines to India has been welcomed as a positive step. However, a new report from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) emphasizes that self-reliance remains India’s most effective safeguard against its widening trade deficit with China.   The report noted that India’s economic […]

News, United States

August 20, 2025

The United States Department of Commerce has announced an expansion of tariffs on steel and aluminium, extending duties to more than 400 additional product categories. The move will affect a wide range of goods including wind turbines, mobile cranes, bulldozers, railcars, furniture, compressors, pumps, and certain automotive and electric vehicle components.   According to the […]

China, Economic Indicators, News, Trade

August 19, 2025

China’s trade and investment flows with developing nations in the Global South have accelerated in recent years, according to research published by S&P Global. The report noted that Chinese goods exports to countries in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East have doubled over the past decade, outpacing growth in shipments to the US […]

Canada, Europe, News, Trade

August 19, 2025

Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is visiting Sweden this week to meet with Saab AB and Ericsson, with plans to explore investment opportunities and deepen economic cooperation. The visit also includes discussions on a potential economic partnership between Canada and Sweden, according to officials familiar with the plans.   Talks are expected to cover a […]

China, India, News, Trade

August 19, 2025

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on Monday to discuss trade, connectivity, and bilateral cooperation, alongside ongoing dialogue on maintaining stability at the border.   “We had productive conversations on our economic and trade issues, pilgrimages, people-to-people contacts, river data sharing, border trade, connectivity, and bilateral exchanges,” Jaishankar said […]

Agricultural Trade, Bangladesh, News

August 19, 2025

Bangladesh’s imports of raw materials for the readymade garment (RMG) sector rose by 9.9 percent in fiscal year 2025 (FY25), ending June 30, according to data from Bangladesh Bank. Imports reached $18.44 billion, compared with $16.78 billion in FY24. The major imports included raw cotton, yarn, staple fibre, and other accessories.   The RMG industry […]

Portlink Ghana Limited, a leading freight forwarding and transportation company, continues to elevate logistics services across Ghana and the West African region. With over a decade of industry experience, the company is widely recognized for its reliable, efficient, and cost-effective logistics solutions across land, air, and sea.   Specializing in the seamless movement of goods, […]

LELEADER GROUP stands as one of the largest and most diversified conglomerates in Benin, serving the growing middle class across the region. Through its flagship subsidiary, LELEADER TRADING AND SERVICES, the group continues to demonstrate rapid growth by offering high-quality products and services that provide outstanding value for money.   LELEADER TRADING AND SERVICES operates […]

Trambellir Sdn Bhd is making waves in the global travel tech industry by revolutionizing medical and wellness tourism through its powerful digital platforms — Trambellir.com and MedGDS.com.   Trambellir.com serves as a B2C online marketplace that connects travelers to curated wellness holidays and medical tourism options across the globe. From preventive health checkups to rejuvenation […]

Portlink Ghana Limited, a trusted provider of freight forwarding and transportation services, has officially been nominated for the prestigious Go Global Awards 2025, set to take place on November 18–19, 2025, at One Great George Street, Westminster, London.   Hosted by the International Trade Council, the Go Global Awards is more than an awards program—it […]