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Brad Price Chief Executive Officer KarbonPay Brad Price - Chairman of the Business Council for Innovation and Technology     Meet Brad Price, the Chairman of the Business Council for Innovation and Technology within the International Trade Council. Brad is a seasoned business expert with a deep-rooted understanding of international trade, supply chains, and the [...]
Ayodeji Adebowale Godblessing CEO TheHITS Ltd Ayodeji Adebowale Godblessing - Member of the Business Council for Artificial Intelligence     Ayodeji Adebowale Godblessing, the CEO of TheHITS Ltd, is a visionary leader within the International Trade Council's Artificial Intelligence Business Council. With a solid foundation in software engineering, Ayodeji has propelled TheHITS Ltd to the [...]
Ayinde Adeniyi Ayuba Senior Finance Manager Hamu Legal Ayinde Adeniyi Ayuba- Member of the Business Council for Innovation and Technology and Intellectual Property     Ayinde Adeniyi Ayuba is a distinguished Senior Finance Manager at Hamu Legal, a business-oriented law firm with innovation, technology and a better way of providing legal service at heart.  As [...]
Ayesha Ashiq Founder & CEO Eladder4U Dr. Ayesha Ashiq- Member of the Business Council for Women in International Trade     Dr. Ayesha Ashiq Founder & CEO, emerges as a pivotal force in the spheres of education, human resources, and entrepreneurship through her establishment of Eladder4U Inc. Her remarkable efforts have significantly altered the landscape [...]
Awais Chughtai General Manager Gateway Group Awais Chughtai – Member of the Business Council for Digital Commerce and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)     Awais Chughtai is the General Manager at Gateway Group, a leading company in the UAE’s business setup and corporate services industry. With extensive experience in business development, stake holder relationships and [...]

India’s merchandise exports have seen impressive growth from April to October 2024, propelled by strong demand for key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and engineering goods. With 21 out of the top 30 sectors recording growth, India continues to solidify its position as a global trade leader.   These export gains are reflective of India’s […]

Malaysia’s export sector has shown impressive resilience, with a notable recovery in October, signaling a positive trajectory for the country’s trade performance. Exports rose by 1.6% compared to the previous year, exceeding expectations and marking a strong rebound from September’s slight decline. This growth reinforces Malaysia’s position as a key player in the global trade […]

Ireland’s vegetable imports soared past €400 million in 2023, reflecting the country’s vibrant trade activity and increasing consumer demand for diverse, high-quality produce. According to preliminary data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ireland imported 342,760 tonnes of vegetables, valued at €412 million—representing a 17% rise in value and a 6% increase in volume compared […]

U.S. electricity exports to Canada have surged, reflecting a positive shift in cross-border energy trade. The rise in exports is largely attributed to lower natural gas prices in the United States and reduced hydropower generation in Canada. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. electricity exports to Canada jumped by 70% in 2023, […]

Chile’s fresh fruit export industry has achieved a historic milestone, reflecting the nation’s growing influence in global agricultural trade. Between January and October 2024, Chile’s total exports reached $79.96 billion, a 0.9% increase compared to the same period in 2023. October alone contributed $8.72 billion, marking a 12.2% year-over-year increase, according to data from ProChile […]

Thailand is advancing its agricultural trade through a strategic collaboration with Shanghai Taihuixuan Technology Co., Ltd., marking a significant milestone for the country’s export sector. The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and the Marketing Organization for Farmers (MOF) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 15, 2024, to launch “THAI MALL” on leading […]

Vietnam’s durian industry is experiencing an extraordinary boom, reaching a record $3 billion in exports, with expectations for further growth in 2024. This success is driven by the country’s strategic advantage of producing durians during the off-season, positioning Vietnam as the sole supplier of fresh durians when other countries have completed their harvests. As a […]

Poland has announced a significant step toward enhancing its industrial capabilities by signing a letter of intent with key domestic companies to manufacture essential materials for ammunition production. The initiative aims to boost local expertise and reduce reliance on imported components, positioning Poland as a key player in the defense manufacturing sector.   “This is […]

The Philippines is set to make a significant mark in international trade as it aims to export $1.6 million worth of Hass avocados to Japan in 2025. This breakthrough comes after 13 years of negotiations, culminating in the country securing access to Japan’s highly competitive avocado market. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) revealed plans […]

The United Kingdom is set to relaunch discussions with India on a free trade agreement in early 2025, signaling a renewed commitment to building a stronger economic partnership between the two nations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office confirmed on November 18 that talks would resume following a pause during the recent elections in both countries. […]