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Archive for the ‘Ireland’ Category

Agricultural Imports, Ireland, News

November 18, 2024

Ireland’s vegetable imports soared past €400 million in 2023, reflecting the country’s vibrant trade activity and increasing consumer demand for diverse, high-quality produce. According to preliminary data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ireland imported 342,760 tonnes of vegetables, valued at €412 million—representing a 17% rise in value and a 6% increase in volume compared […]

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 […]

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed his aspirations for a substantial growth in trade and investment between South Korea and Ireland. This vision comes as the two nations collaborate to bolster their partnership in the fields of biotechnology and education.   During a bilateral summit held in Seoul with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, President […]

Geopolitics, Ireland, News

October 31, 2023

In a development with potential implications for Northern Ireland’s political landscape, the International Trade Council reports that there may be an opportunity to reinstate political power-sharing in the region in the coming weeks. This optimism stems, in part, from the possibility of substantial investments in Northern Ireland, as highlighted by the U.S. Ambassador to London. […]

Ireland, News, Trade Policy, United States

October 26, 2023

A U.S. business delegation, dispatched to Northern Ireland by President Joe Biden, has embarked on a mission to uncover the economic potential brought about by the region’s unique post-Brexit trade arrangements. These arrangements, established under the Windsor Framework Agreement, grant Northern Ireland dual access to both the United Kingdom and the European Union goods markets. […]