In a significant diplomatic move, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced his upcoming visit to Sydney on Wednesday to meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. This visit underscores the commitment of both nations to enhancing their security and economic cooperation. Luxon, who took office as prime minister earlier this month, […]
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In a significant move aimed at enhancing regional security and cooperation, Japan and Malaysia have officially sealed a security assistance deal, underlining their commitment to bolstering maritime security in the face of evolving challenges, including regional dynamics related to China. On Saturday, the foreign ministers of Japan and Malaysia signed the agreement, which includes […]
Australia’s government expressed confidence on Sunday that the punitive tariffs imposed by China on Australian wine in 2021 would be removed early next year, providing a significant boost to Australian winemakers. Trade Minister Don Farrell conveyed his optimism in an interview with Sky News television, stating, “I would be very confident that early in […]
In a significant development aimed at fostering stronger economic ties, Indonesia and Japan have successfully concluded negotiations on protocols to enhance their bilateral economic agreements, as announced by Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on Saturday. Under these agreements, Japan has committed to granting greater market access to Indonesian products. This includes the removal of […]
In a recent meeting of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) General Council held from December 13 to 15, members were briefed by the Chair of the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13), H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, regarding preparations for MC13 scheduled for […]
Indonesia’s trade surplus is anticipated to shrink in November as exports are poised to contract once again, while imports are expected to show slight growth, according to a recent Reuters poll conducted with 20 economists between December 8 and December 14. The poll projects a trade surplus of $3.05 billion for November, down from […]
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has outlined her key priorities for managing U.S.-China relations in the coming year, which include plans for a second visit to China and efforts to accelerate collaboration on climate risks and financial markets. In remarks prepared for a dinner hosted by the U.S.-China Business Council, Yellen emphasized that the […]
In a significant development, the Nuevo Leon state in Mexico has granted Tesla $153 million in incentives as the electric car manufacturer gears up to establish a new factory. This announcement was made by the state government in an official statement on Thursday. The incentives, valued at 2.627 billion pesos ($152.86 million), received approval […]
The Regional Trade and Public Health Workshop held in Kuwait from December 10 to 14 brought together 28 senior officials specializing in health, intellectual property, and trade from WTO Arab and Middle East member countries and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The workshop, hosted by the International Monetary Fund Middle East Center for Economics and […]
On December 13, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Makhtar Diop, unveiled a jointly published report titled “Trade Finance in the Mekong Region.” The report underscores the critical need to expand trade finance in the Mekong-3 countries, namely Cambodia, Lao People’s […]
The Directorate-General for Trade (DG Trade) of the European Union (EU) has announced a significant expansion of its online Trade Assistant for Services and Investment. This expansion now encompasses a hundred service sectors and includes four key trading partners of the EU: Canada, Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. EU-based businesses can now access […]
In today’s global economy, digital trade has taken on an increasingly significant role. From software sales to streaming services, it has become a driving force behind economic growth. However, while digital trade offers immense potential, many developing countries are struggling to fully participate in this transformative landscape. This calls for policy reforms that prioritize inclusion, […]
The World Bank has revised its economic growth outlook for Thailand, projecting a growth rate of 2.5% for the year 2023, with expectations of an acceleration to 3.2% in 2024. This adjustment comes amid a recovery in tourism, robust exports, and sustained private consumption. The growth forecasts for both 2023 and 2024 have been […]