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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. […]

Thailand’s economy exceeded expectations in the third quarter of 2024, with a robust 3% year-on-year growth, driven by a resurgence in exports and strategic government stimulus initiatives. The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reported this impressive performance, surpassing the 2.4% growth forecast and the 2.2% expansion seen in the previous quarter.   Quarterly […]

Nigeria and India have strengthened their economic and strategic partnership, focusing on maritime security, intelligence collaboration, and economic development. The announcement followed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Nigeria, marking the first such visit by an Indian premier in 17 years, at the invitation of President Bola Tinubu.   During their discussions at […]

Peru and Japan have taken a significant step forward in strengthening their trade relations with the signing of key defense and mining cooperation agreements. The deals were officially signed by Peru’s President Dina Boluarte and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, following the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit hosted in Lima.   These agreements focus on […]

An advanced course on the services aspects of e-commerce, hosted by the World Trade Organization (WTO), concluded on November 15 in Geneva, bringing together 27 government officials from WTO member and observer countries. The course, held from November 12 to 15, provided participants with valuable insights into the growing role of e-commerce in shaping global […]

Awa Victor Sunday Co-Founder and CEO Travender Marketplace Ltd Awa Victor Sunday – Member of the Business Council for Digital Commerce, Emerging Markets and Venture Capital     Awa Victor Sunday is the Co-founder and CEO of Travender Marketplace Ltd, where he leads efforts to transform borderless e-commerce. Under his leadership, Travender has become a [...]
Ava Janikowski Director Chase Architecture Ava Janikowski- Member of the Business Council for Sustainability and Environment     Ava Janikowski stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability in the international architectural landscape. As the Director of Chase Architecture, she has carved a niche in designing sustainable hotels and resorts globally, with a particular emphasis [...]
Ashish Srivastava CTO CloudFirst Technology Private Limited Ashish Srivastava- Member of the Business Council for Innovation and Technology     Ashish Srivastava, the CTO of CloudFirst Technology Private Limited, stands at the forefront of cloud computing innovation. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Ashish has carved a niche in the industry through his expertise [...]
Ariel S. Cecchi Managing Director Behavioural Finance Consulting Ariel S. Cecchi – Member of the Business Council for Digital Commerce, Innovation and Technology, and Sustainability and Environment     Ariel S. Cecchi is the Managing Director of Behavioural Finance Consulting and a member of the International Trade Council's Business Council for Digital Commerce, Innovation and [...]