Archive for the ‘News’ Category

South Korea is set to welcome a high-level U.S. delegation to explore new opportunities for collaboration in energy, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. The visit underscores the strong trade relationship between the two economies and aims to enhance energy security while fostering investment in key industrial sectors.   With a focus on expanding energy cooperation, discussions […]

Agricultural Exports, Albania, News

March 24, 2025

Albania’s agricultural sector continues to strengthen its position in international trade, with fruit and vegetable exports increasing by 18% in quantity and 15% in value compared to the previous year. This upward trend reflects the country’s commitment to enhancing agricultural production and expanding its global market reach.   The steady growth in exports underscores significant […]

Ongoing discussions between industry leaders and the U.S. government are paving the way for a strategic investment aimed at strengthening the domestic steel sector and enhancing global trade. The collaboration seeks to drive innovation, boost manufacturing capabilities, and reinforce supply chain resilience, positioning the industry for long-term growth.   The latest developments indicate positive progress […]

News, Peru, Trade and Investments

March 24, 2025

Peru is set to expand its agricultural sector with a $24 billion investment in irrigation infrastructure, aiming to cultivate an additional one million hectares of farmland. The initiative, largely driven by public-private partnerships, will support 22 new and existing projects across the country’s coastal, highland, and Amazon regions.   Agriculture Minister Angel Manero highlighted the […]

The United States is reinforcing its global trade partnerships by importing eggs from Turkey and Korea, ensuring market stability and affordability for consumers. This strategic move highlights the role of international trade in strengthening food supply chains and meeting consumer demand.   With imports already in motion and discussions underway with additional trade partners, the […]

The Philippine agricultural sector is currently facing challenges due to an influx of imported vegetables, prompting local farmers to seek increased government support to safeguard their livelihoods. The surge in imports has led to heightened competition, adversely affecting the domestic market and the income of local producers. Impact on Local Agriculture The entry of imported […]

In response to recent concerns over contaminated durian exports, the Thai government is implementing stricter quality control measures to safeguard its agricultural trade relationships. This initiative follows China’s rejection of a 64-ton shipment of Thai durians found to contain Basic Yellow 2 (BY2), a carcinogenic dye, in February 2025. During a recent Cabinet meeting, Commerce […]

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has recommended a provisional 12% safeguard duty on specific steel imports for a duration of 200 days. This measure aims to shield the domestic steel industry from a surge in low-cost imports, primarily originating from China, South Korea, and Japan. The […]

The International Trade Council reports that Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have prolonged their negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) due to ongoing regulatory challenges. Initiated in 2016, these discussions aim to enhance trade relations by addressing tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and investment opportunities. A significant point of contention is the EU’s forthcoming […]

The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has initiated legal proceedings against JRA and Pearl Enterprises Inc. for allegedly importing fresh yellow onions valued at approximately PHP 2.37 million without the necessary permits. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) filed a formal complaint with the Manila City Prosecutor’s Office, asserting that the company imported 25 metric […]

News

March 20, 2025

TOPLAST 2025 – The Total Plastics Exhibition We are excited to invite you to TOPLAST 2025, a premier B2B Expo dedicated to the plastics industry, featuring cutting-edge machinery, raw materials, packaging technology, and innovations shaping the future of plastics manufacturing. Event Dates: August 1–3, 2025 Venue: CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore Why Attend TOPLAST 2025? […]

Events, News

March 20, 2025

Explore the Future of Packaging at TOPACK 2025! We are thrilled to invite you to TOPACK 2025, India’s largest B2B networking event dedicated to Packaging – Machines | Materials | Technologies. As the country’s premier packaging exhibition, TOPACK 2025 provides a unique platform for industry leaders, manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators to explore the latest advancements […]

Events, News

March 20, 2025

We are excited to invite you to WAREMAT 2025, a premier event designed to connect industry leaders, innovators, and professionals in Warehousing, Material Handling, Storage, Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain Management. This event serves as an excellent platform for businesses—especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—to explore new opportunities, network with key players, and discover the […]

News

March 17, 2025

Miami, FL, March 17, 2025 – Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc. (the “Company” or “Interstellar Communication”), celebrated a major milestone today with the successful launch of its first icMercury PocketQube satellite, HADES-ICM. The satellite was deployed into low Earth orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 2:43 AM EDT […]

Canada, Energy Trade, News

March 6, 2025

Canada’s crude oil exports are experiencing strong growth, reinforcing the country’s role in global energy trade. In the first two months of 2025, tanker shipments surged to 618,000 barrels per day (bpd), reflecting a 59% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This expansion is largely driven by the successful completion of the Trans […]

Uzbekistan is making strides in international trade with a significant increase in peanut exports. In January 2025, the country shipped 1,384 tons of peanuts abroad, generating $1.5 million in export revenue. This growth highlights Uzbekistan’s expanding role in global agricultural markets and its commitment to strengthening trade partnerships.   The country’s peanuts reached both regional […]