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October 22, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

Brazil is set to solidify its position as a leader in global chicken exports, with projections indicating an increase of 100,000 tonnes (2%) in 2025. This growth comes as the global chicken export market is expected to rebound, reaching a record 13.8 million tonnes after two years of stagnation. The United States Department of Agriculture […]

October 22, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

Kuwait has taken a significant step toward promoting sustainable global trade by officially accepting the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. On October 22, Ambassador to the WTO, Nasser Abdullah Al-Hayen, presented the instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. This important milestone increases the total number of World Trade Organization (WTO) members who have embraced the […]

October 22, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

In a remarkable achievement for the agricultural sector, Vietnam’s coffee exports have crossed the $5 billion mark for the first time during the 2023-2024 crop year, which lasted from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. This milestone highlights the strength and potential of Vietnam’s coffee industry in the global market.   The Vietnam Coffee […]

October 21, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

Cambodia is making significant strides in renewable energy by planning to import over 600 megawatts (MW) of clean power from its neighboring countries, including Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. Energy Minister Keo Rottanak announced this exciting development, which represents a remarkable increase of more than 50% in the country’s contracted import capacity.   Starting in 2026, […]

October 21, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

Arif Esa, Deputy Chairman of the International Trade Council Banking and Trade Finance, has been nominated to represent moneyIN Morocco in the prestigious Global Startup Awards Africa 2024 competition for the Founder of the Year Award. This recognition underscores Esa’s innovative contributions to the financial technology sector through moneyIN Morocco.   As moneyIN Morocco advances […]

October 21, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

A delegation from Qatar is set to visit Berlin for high-level discussions focused on enhancing economic cooperation and diplomatic relations. The meeting, taking place at a prominent venue, highlights the mutual commitment to boosting trade and investment opportunities between the two nations.   As Germany seeks to diversify its energy sources, Qatar is emerging as […]