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International Trade Council Announces Signing of Free Trade Agreement Between Vietnam and Israel

Middle East, News, Trade Agreements, Vietnam

July 25, 2023

The International Trade Council heralds the successful signing of a free trade agreement between Vietnam and Israel, culminating in seven years of detailed negotiations. Signed by the respective trade ministers, the agreement was marked with great optimism this Tuesday.   Predicted to rapidly increase annual bilateral trade by close to 50%, the deal is poised […]

Globalstar and Owaka safeguard 15,000 participants in record year for adventure and extreme sports events

Event Management, New Zealand, News

July 19, 2023

Highlights: Specialist tracking solutions provider  Owaka  has had a record-breaking year, with ever more organisers of sporting competitions and automotive rallies choosing reliable SPOT Gen4 GPS messengers and  Globalstar  satellites for participant tracking, communications and emergency support Owaka’s highly functional video and data platform helps race officials, as well as friends, family and sponsors, keep […]

Philippines Introduces “Green Lanes” to Attract Foreign Direct Investments

Foreign Direct Investment, News, Philippines

July 13, 2023

In a move aimed at bolstering foreign direct investments (FDI), the Philippines officially launched its “green lanes” for significant strategic investments. The initiative, intended to attract capital inflow into the country, will streamline the process for obtaining necessary documents to establish businesses within the nation, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).   […]

Implementation of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Regulation in Luxembourg

Foreign Direct Investment, Luxembourg, News

July 12, 2023

The International Trade Council hereby acknowledges the recent adoption by Luxembourg’s Chamber of Deputies of bill of law n °7885 on 13 June 2023. This bill puts into practice Regulation (EU) 2019/452, introducing a framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDI) into the EU. The law will be operative from 1 September 2023, joining Luxembourg […]

Egypt Witnesses Growth in Foreign Direct Investment Inflow in 2022

Egypt, Foreign Direct Investment, News

July 8, 2023

The International Trade Council commends Egypt’s remarkable progress in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2022. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently reported that Egypt received a total of $11.4 billion in FDI, marking the highest inflow since 2017. In line with its commitment to fostering an environment conducive to international […]

United Arab Emirates Achieves Record Foreign Direct Investment Inflow; Saudi Arabia Experiences Dip

Foreign Direct Investment, News, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

July 7, 2023

The International Trade Council observes recent developments in the foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As reported by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) 2023 World Investment Report, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a historic milestone in FDI inflow, while Saudi Arabia […]

International Trade Council Highlights Japan’s Record Investment Projections For Fiscal 2023

Economic Development, Japan, News

June 23, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges the latest findings by Nikkei that Japanese companies are on track to set a new record in capital investment, reaching 31.6 trillion yen ($223 billion) in the 2023 fiscal year. This represents an increase of 16.9% from the previous fiscal year across all industries. Based on the survey encompassing […]

ITC Comments On Turkish Central Bank’s Decision To Raise Interest Rates

Economic Development, News, Turkey

June 22, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) recognizes the substantial interest rate hike enacted by the Turkish Central Bank as an important move towards more traditional economic strategies to tackle persistent high inflation. The 6.5 percentage points increase to 15% signifies a shift in monetary policy and could be an early indicator of economic recovery. Despite the […]

International Trade Council Welcomes the Historic ‘atlantic Declaration’ Between US and Uk

International Trade Agreements, News, United Kingdom, United States

June 9, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) applauds the signing of the landmark ‘Atlantic Declaration,’ a multifaceted agreement between US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This agreement, announced at a joint press conference held at the White House on June 8, 2023, bolsters international cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, critical minerals, […]

ITC Extends Support for Ukraine’s Recovery at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023

News, Trade Relations, Ukrain

June 9, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) is honored to announce its participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) 2023, slated to take place in London from June 21-22. This esteemed conference, co-hosted by the UK and Ukraine, marks an essential step in rallying international support for Ukraine’s post-conflict recovery. Continuing the cycle of annual events, this […]

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Discuss Trade Topics with President Joe Biden in the United States

International Trade, News, United States

June 7, 2023

The International Trade Council is delighted to announce that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is embarking on a significant visit to the United States where he is anticipated to discuss various trade-related subjects with President Joe Biden, among them, the President’s landmark green industry investment package. On his journey to Washington DC, Mr. Sunak expressed reservations […]

European Commission Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Poland over “Russian Influence” Law

Europe, News, Political Affairs

June 7, 2023

The International Trade Council brings to light the European Commission’s launch of legal proceedings against Poland concerning a contentious law centered around a unique committee set up to probe alleged “Russian influence” within Poland. “This law could potentially be utilized to target opposition politicians during the run-up to Poland’s forthcoming general elections,” said Valdis Dombrovskis, […]

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