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September 15, 2026

Lorgilyn Colesio

ITC Featured Member, News

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LONDON, United Kingdom — Alain-Bertier Luvaluka, the Chief Executive Officer of Atlantis Logistics, will represent the Democratic Republic of Congo at the International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum. The three-day programme, held across various venues in London from 26 to 28 November 2026, brings together international business leaders and trade officials to address […]

September 15, 2026

Nina E.

ITC Featured Member, News

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LONDON, United Kingdom — Nene Narteh-Wayo III, a distinguished Board Member of Landmark Security Limited, will represent the company at the International Trade Council Global Convocation & Leadership Forum. This three-day event, held at various venues across London, brings together an influential assembly of senior business executives, trade officials, and policymakers to address the evolving […]

Chief negotiators representing Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have achieved significant progress during intersessional negotiating rounds for the proposed Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA). A formal statement from Global Affairs Canada confirmed that both sides advanced key chapters aimed at eliminating tariff and non-tariff barriers across diverse industrial and commercial sectors. […]

The Moroccan government has signed an investment agreement with Sino-European electric vehicle battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech to construct the country’s first battery gigafactory in Kenitra, according to reporting by Reuters, with additional coverage from Bloomberg and the Financial Times. The greenfield foreign direct investment project involves an initial capital expenditure of 12.8 billion Moroccan dirhams […]

September 11, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

China, News, Trade and Export

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A look back at the trade data from late 2024 reveals pivotal shifts that continue to influence global commerce. According to reports from Reuters, Bloomberg, and CNBC, China’s export sector experienced a significant acceleration in August 2024. Outbound shipments expanded by 8.7% year-on-year, representing the fastest growth rate in 17 months. This performance comfortably exceeded […]

In a strategic move to position itself as a leading global hub for aerospace technology, India has significantly eased its foreign direct investment (FDI) rules for the space sector. According to reports from Reuters, Bloomberg, and The Economic Times, India’s cabinet approved key amendments to its FDI policy, opening up new avenues for international capital. […]

Bilateral trade relations in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions are experiencing significant shifts as the United States and South Korea advance key trade initiatives with their respective partners. These developments highlight a growing global focus on economic resilience, supply chain security, and the reduction of trade barriers in strategically vital sectors such as agriculture, […]

The European Union is actively advancing its global trade agenda through a series of bilateral negotiations and agreement implementations across Asia and Africa. These efforts highlight the bloc’s focus on expanding market access, establishing modern trade rules, and addressing complex regulatory and sustainability challenges in key developing markets. In Southeast Asia, negotiators from the European […]

A consortium of major airlines, aerospace manufacturers, and logistics providers has expanded its shared blockchain registry to track the international trade and maintenance history of aircraft components. As reported by Reuters, the decentralized platform serves as a secure, shared ledger that provides an immutable record of part origins, airworthiness certificates, and the transfer of ownership. […]

In an effort to strengthen economic ties across emerging markets, major East Asian economies are actively advancing negotiations for bilateral Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). According to reports from The Japan Times, The Daily Star, and the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan and Bangladesh have made progress in their negotiations toward a bilateral EPA. The […]

The European Union is actively revitalizing its trade relationships in the Indo-Pacific region, marked by the formal resumption of negotiations with the Philippines and informal discussions to revive stalled talks with Australia. These parallel efforts underscore the bloc’s strategic focus on securing supply chains, expanding digital trade, and opening new markets for European goods and […]

The global and domestic freight landscapes experienced divergent trends, with international air cargo showing robust growth, US ports securing major infrastructure investments, and domestic trucking markets facing ongoing rate stagnation. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 13.6% year-on-year in July 2024. This […]

The Korea Customs Service (KCS) has announced new regulations that will mandate the submission of precise Harmonized System (HS) codes for all personal cross-border e-commerce imports. As reported by Pulse News, this regulatory update represents a significant tightening of South Korea’s customs clearance procedures for individual consumer purchases from overseas platforms. Previously, South Korea utilized […]

China and South Africa have formally upgraded their bilateral trade relations through the signing of several trade agreements and agricultural export contracts. According to reports from Reuters and the South China Morning Post in early September 2024, the agreements were finalized during South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit to Beijing. The contracts are aimed […]

According to an announcement by the European Commission, the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union and Kenya has officially entered into force. This agreement represents a major step forward in trade relations between the EU and East Africa, establishing a reciprocal but asymmetric trade framework designed to support sustainable development. Under the terms […]

Exporters of food and beverage products across the Indo-Pacific region are rapidly adopting blockchain technology to verify the authenticity, sustainability, and compliance of their goods. From seafood in the Pacific to halal food in Indonesia and premium wine in Australia, decentralized ledgers are becoming essential tools for securing market access and building consumer trust in […]