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Archive for the ‘Trade Relations’ Category

Africa, News, Trade Relations

September 14, 2023

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has taken a significant step to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) by permitting the establishment of offshore accounts. This new directive aims to facilitate easier fund deposits from both equity and loan financing for approved projects and attract foreign currency into the Ethiopian economy. Scope of the New Directive […]

Middle East, News, Trade Relations

September 13, 2023

Riyadh — Saudi research and development firm, Forming Future Co., has embarked on a strategic partnership with two subsidiaries of Oman’s ITHCA Group to promote the utilization of 3D printing technology within the real estate sector.   The collaborative agreements involve InnoTech and Codeline, both entities operating under the umbrella of ITHCA Group, previously known as […]

Europe, News, Thailand, Trade Relations

September 13, 2023

Negotiations for a free-trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the European Union (EU), commonly referred to as the Thai-EU FTA, are set to commence next week with the aim of finalizing the agreement within a two-year timeframe. The Department of Trade Negotiations, operating under the Thai Commerce Ministry, will oversee these negotiations.   Auramon Supthaweethum, […]

News, South Korea, Trade Relations

September 11, 2023

The International Trade Council commends South Korea for its proactive engagement in international talks and the signing of multiple agreements related to minerals and electric vehicles (EVs). These agreements align with South Korea’s ambitious goals for EV battery manufacturing and underscore the nation’s commitment to pursuing strategic initiatives despite challenges in its manufacturing sector.   […]

United Kingdom Considers Establishing Joint Trade and Economic Committee with the Philippines The International Trade Council reports that the United Kingdom (UK) and the Philippines are in discussions regarding the potential formation of a Joint Trade and Economic Committee (JETCO). The aim of the JETCO would be to strengthen economic connections between the two nations. […]

China, Europe, News, Trade Relations

August 8, 2023

The International Trade Council addresses the escalating concerns pertaining to the European Union’s trade deficit with China, which approached a notable €400 billion last year.   EU Trade Commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, communicated to media outlets about the remarkable deficit, highlighting that it has magnified twofold in a mere span of two years. This accentuates the […]

Egypt, News, Trade Relations

July 27, 2023

The International Trade Council is pleased to announce the recent meeting between Egypt’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Ahmed Samir, and Serbia’s Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade, Tomislav Momirovic. The meeting focused on the development of commercial, industrial, and investment cooperation relations between the two nations and discussed the current global economic situation. Negotiations […]

Cambodia, News, Trade Relations

July 26, 2023

The International Trade Council is pleased to announce that Cambodia has recently ratified a new Rules of Origin (ROO) law on July 5, 2023, in alignment with World Trade Organization (WTO) benchmarks. Key Highlights of the New Law: Uniform Criteria for Product Source Identification: This legislation furnishes businesses with a comprehensive and uniform criterion for […]

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 […]

Brazil, China, News, Trade Relations

March 24, 2023

The International Trade Council welcomes China’s agreement to immediately resume imports of Brazilian beef, which were halted voluntarily by Brazilian authorities on February 23, following the discovery of an atypical case of mad cow disease. This decision comes days ahead of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s visit to China to expand trade relations […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges the recent proposal by Mexico’s economy secretary for further talks with the United States regarding the ongoing dispute over Mexico’s energy sector. The ITC supports the commitment of both nations to engage in dialogue to resolve their differences and avoid a full-fledged trade complaint under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. […]

News, Trade Relations

December 2, 2022

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges the recent meeting between President Joe Biden and President Emmanuel Macron, where they reaffirmed their shared commitment to unity against Russia and engaged in discussions regarding trade concerns.   During their meeting, the leaders emphasized the importance of standing together against Russian aggression in Ukraine. President Biden reiterated the […]

The International Trade Council has expressed concern over China’s decision to “indefinitely” suspend key economic dialogue with Australia, calling it the latest in a growing diplomatic rift between both countries. This move has escalated tensions between Australia and China, which have been on the decline since Australia called for a probe into the origins of […]