Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Agricultural Exports, Argentina, News

October 22, 2024

Argentina is witnessing a promising uptick in its apple and pear exports, reflecting the country’s strong agricultural trade performance in the first nine months of 2024. According to the national plant health authority, Senasa, pear shipments have surged by an impressive 6%, totaling 302,404 tonnes. This growth is particularly noteworthy as Brazil continues to be […]

Agricultural Exports, Brazil, News

October 22, 2024

Brazil is set to solidify its position as a leader in global chicken exports, with projections indicating an increase of 100,000 tonnes (2%) in 2025. This growth comes as the global chicken export market is expected to rebound, reaching a record 13.8 million tonnes after two years of stagnation. The United States Department of Agriculture […]

Kuwait, News, Sustainable Trade

October 22, 2024

Kuwait has taken a significant step toward promoting sustainable global trade by officially accepting the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. On October 22, Ambassador to the WTO, Nasser Abdullah Al-Hayen, presented the instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. This important milestone increases the total number of World Trade Organization (WTO) members who have embraced the […]

Cambodia, Energy Trade, News

October 21, 2024

Cambodia is making significant strides in renewable energy by planning to import over 600 megawatts (MW) of clean power from its neighboring countries, including Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. Energy Minister Keo Rottanak announced this exciting development, which represents a remarkable increase of more than 50% in the country’s contracted import capacity.   Starting in 2026, […]

Morocco, News

October 21, 2024

Arif Esa, Deputy Chairman of the International Trade Council Banking and Trade Finance, has been nominated to represent moneyIN Morocco in the prestigious Global Startup Awards Africa 2024 competition for the Founder of the Year Award. This recognition underscores Esa’s innovative contributions to the financial technology sector through moneyIN Morocco.   As moneyIN Morocco advances […]

Economic Relations, News, Qatar

October 21, 2024

A delegation from Qatar is set to visit Berlin for high-level discussions focused on enhancing economic cooperation and diplomatic relations. The meeting, taking place at a prominent venue, highlights the mutual commitment to boosting trade and investment opportunities between the two nations.   As Germany seeks to diversify its energy sources, Qatar is emerging as […]

Economic Development, Malaysia, News

October 21, 2024

Malaysia’s economy is projected to have achieved a commendable 5.3% growth in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year, as per the official advance estimates released on Monday. While this represents a slight moderation from the impressive 5.9% growth rate seen in the previous quarter, it underscores the resilience of […]

Agricultural Exports, Cambodia, News

October 21, 2024

Cambodia has reported remarkable growth in its rubber export sector, with a total of 248,535 tonnes of rubber products exported, generating over $397 million in revenue during the first three quarters of 2024. This increase marks a 2.42 percent rise compared to the same period in the previous year, according to a recent report from […]

Afghanistan’s agricultural sector is experiencing a promising surge, with the country exporting fresh fruits worth an impressive $31 million over the past six months. Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, shared this encouraging news, highlighting the resilience and potential of Afghan farmers.   These fresh fruits have found markets […]

China, News, Trade and Export

October 19, 2024

In a significant move to bolster its trade framework, China has announced enhanced export control measures for dual-use items, following a decree signed by Premier Li Qiang. Set to take effect on December 1, 2024, these regulations aim to promote transparency and standardization within China’s export policies.   The new regulations will implement a permit […]

India, International Relations, News

October 19, 2024

India’s Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, expressed optimism on Saturday about strengthening trade ties with the United States through a proposed critical mineral partnership. Speaking at a press briefing in New Delhi, Goyal highlighted the potential for this collaboration to serve as a stepping stone towards a broader Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two nations. […]

During a significant visit to China, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy underscored the importance of fostering “stability and clarity” in trade relations as the Labour government seeks to enhance its partnership with Beijing. Engaging in productive discussions with Chinese officials and British business leaders, Lammy emphasized the mutual benefits of a consistent trading framework that […]

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