Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam –Â The Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) and VINEXAD Company, in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, proudly announce the 2nd Viet Nam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2024). Scheduled to take place from August 1st to 3rd, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), VILOG 2024 is […]
Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Pretoria, South Africa – The 42nd annual Southern African Transport Conference and Exhibition is slated for 8-11 July 2024 at the CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC) in Pretoria. This year’s theme, “Upskilling and Reskilling the Transport Industry for Current and Future Challenges,” aims to highlight the critical need for innovation and collaboration within the sector. […]
Infrastructure Africa, the leading business event dedicated to infrastructure development on the continent, has unveiled the Projects Dealroom. This innovative platform is designed to accelerate investment in African infrastructure projects, meeting the continent’s urgent socio-economic needs. The Projects Dealroom serves as a dynamic marketplace for project developers, investors, financiers, and other key stakeholders to […]
Pune, India – The highly anticipated India Fastener Show 2024 is set to take place from October 17-19 in Pune, Maharashtra, a key manufacturing hub in the region. This premier event is poised to be a central gathering for industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in the fastener and fastening technology sectors. With over 150 exhibitors and more […]
In a bid to strengthen trade ties, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, intends to embark on a visit to China in the near future, following discussions with China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, during his recent visit to New Zealand. Luxon, accompanied by Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Trade Minister Todd McClay, held discussions […]
In a bid to foster deeper insights into trade dynamics, Australian business leaders are gearing up to engage in discussions with China’s Foreign Minister during his visit to Canberra. Organized by the Australia China Business Council (ACBC), the meeting aims to bridge the gap in understanding between Australian businesses and their largest trading partner. […]
Industry analysts suggest that Korean shipbuilders are set to capitalize on the latest developments in the ongoing strategic competition between the United States and China, presenting an opportunity for increased market share on a global scale. Following a positive response from the Joe Biden administration to a petition filed by five U.S. unions urging […]
In a significant development for trade relations between China and Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to discuss the removal of Chinese tariffs on Australian wine during an upcoming meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Canberra next week. Albanese’s proactive approach underscores the […]
Representatives from various countries participating in the joint initiative on e-commerce at the WTO have reached an important milestone in negotiations, as indicated by the recent progress made during the second round of talks held from 11 to 14 March. Jeremy Green, Deputy Permanent Representative to the WTO, speaking on behalf of Ambassador James […]
In a significant development for the supply chain sector, Swiss President Viola Amherd is set to convene with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Monday. The agenda? Propelling talks forward to revamp the bilateral ties between Switzerland and the European Union, as confirmed by the Swiss government. Central to this […]
In an announcement made on Thursday, both the United Kingdom and Turkey declared their intent to commence negotiations for an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA), encompassing not only goods but also services. While the UK already maintains an FTA with Turkey, inherited post its departure from the European Union in 2020, a joint review […]
As February came to a close, forecasts indicated that Indonesia’s trade surplus had expanded slightly, bolstered by a moderated decline in exports and a surge in imports in anticipation of Ramadan, according to a Reuters poll conducted from March 7-14. Insights from 20 economists projected a trade surplus of $2.32 billion for February, up […]
Korea experienced a significant boost in employment in February, adding nearly 330,000 new jobs, largely driven by increased opportunities for senior workers and expansion in the manufacturing sector amidst a rise in exports. According to data released by Statistics Korea on Wednesday, the country recorded a total of 28.04 million employed individuals, marking a […]