Archive for the ‘Trade and Development’ Category

The United Kingdom’s economy posted modest growth in August, expanding by 0.1% from July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The slight improvement offers a positive signal for the country’s economic direction as Finance Minister Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil the national budget in November.   Although July’s GDP was revised to show […]

 U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit South Korea from October 29 to 30, as confirmed by South Korea’s national security adviser. The visit will take place ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, which begins on October 31 in Seoul.   The upcoming visit underscores the continued partnership between the United States […]

Germany, News, Trade and Development

October 16, 2025

The German economy is set for slight growth in the final quarter of 2025, signaling renewed optimism for one of Europe’s largest trading nations. According to the Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK) at the Hans Boeckler Foundation, the latest economic indicator shows a recession probability of only 34.8%, suggesting stability and gradual recovery.   While exports […]

Johannesburg / Singapore — September 26, 2025 — The International Trade Council (ITC) and MSME Chambers South Africa today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic partnership to equip small, medium, and micro enterprises (MSMEs) with the data, training, research, and visibility they need to expand internationally. The agreement provides MSME […]

Lithuania, News, Trade and Development

October 11, 2024

Lithuania is making a positive impact on global trade by contributing EUR 20,000 to the World Trade Organization’s Global Trust Fund for 2024. This generous contribution aims to empower government officials from developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) through training programs, enabling them to enhance their skills and deepen their participation in the international trading system. […]