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March 25, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

Thailand’s automotive sector is showing promising signs of recovery, driven by strong export performance and strategic government initiatives aimed at boosting trade and manufacturing. Industry leaders at the Bangkok International Motor Show expressed optimism about steady progress, with improving market trends supporting long-term growth.   Recent trade data indicates a positive shift, with Thailand’s exports […]

March 25, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

China’s Commerce Minister recently met with a global aviation leader to discuss expanding cooperation in the industry, reinforcing strong trade and economic ties. The discussions focused on fostering a stable and resilient aviation sector while promoting international collaboration to support global market growth.   The minister emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships to enhance trade […]

March 24, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

South Korea is set to welcome a high-level U.S. delegation to explore new opportunities for collaboration in energy, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing. The visit underscores the strong trade relationship between the two economies and aims to enhance energy security while fostering investment in key industrial sectors.   With a focus on expanding energy cooperation, discussions […]

March 24, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

Albania’s agricultural sector continues to strengthen its position in international trade, with fruit and vegetable exports increasing by 18% in quantity and 15% in value compared to the previous year. This upward trend reflects the country’s commitment to enhancing agricultural production and expanding its global market reach.   The steady growth in exports underscores significant […]

March 24, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

Ongoing discussions between industry leaders and the U.S. government are paving the way for a strategic investment aimed at strengthening the domestic steel sector and enhancing global trade. The collaboration seeks to drive innovation, boost manufacturing capabilities, and reinforce supply chain resilience, positioning the industry for long-term growth.   The latest developments indicate positive progress […]

March 24, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

Peru is set to expand its agricultural sector with a $24 billion investment in irrigation infrastructure, aiming to cultivate an additional one million hectares of farmland. The initiative, largely driven by public-private partnerships, will support 22 new and existing projects across the country’s coastal, highland, and Amazon regions.   Agriculture Minister Angel Manero highlighted the […]

March 22, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

The United States is reinforcing its global trade partnerships by importing eggs from Turkey and Korea, ensuring market stability and affordability for consumers. This strategic move highlights the role of international trade in strengthening food supply chains and meeting consumer demand.   With imports already in motion and discussions underway with additional trade partners, the […]

March 20, 2025

Raxer Toledo

The Philippine agricultural sector is currently facing challenges due to an influx of imported vegetables, prompting local farmers to seek increased government support to safeguard their livelihoods. The surge in imports has led to heightened competition, adversely affecting the domestic market and the income of local producers. Impact on Local Agriculture The entry of imported […]

March 20, 2025

Raxer Toledo

In response to recent concerns over contaminated durian exports, the Thai government is implementing stricter quality control measures to safeguard its agricultural trade relationships. This initiative follows China’s rejection of a 64-ton shipment of Thai durians found to contain Basic Yellow 2 (BY2), a carcinogenic dye, in February 2025. During a recent Cabinet meeting, Commerce […]

March 20, 2025

Raxer Toledo

The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has recommended a provisional 12% safeguard duty on specific steel imports for a duration of 200 days. This measure aims to shield the domestic steel industry from a surge in low-cost imports, primarily originating from China, South Korea, and Japan. The […]

March 20, 2025

Raxer Toledo

The International Trade Council reports that Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have prolonged their negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) due to ongoing regulatory challenges. Initiated in 2016, these discussions aim to enhance trade relations by addressing tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and investment opportunities. A significant point of contention is the EU’s forthcoming […]

March 20, 2025

Raxer Toledo

The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has initiated legal proceedings against JRA and Pearl Enterprises Inc. for allegedly importing fresh yellow onions valued at approximately PHP 2.37 million without the necessary permits. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) filed a formal complaint with the Manila City Prosecutor’s Office, asserting that the company imported 25 metric […]

March 20, 2025

Nina E.

TOPLAST 2025 – The Total Plastics Exhibition We are excited to invite you to TOPLAST 2025, a premier B2B Expo dedicated to the plastics industry, featuring cutting-edge machinery, raw materials, packaging technology, and innovations shaping the future of plastics manufacturing. Event Dates: August 1–3, 2025 Venue: CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore Why Attend TOPLAST 2025? […]

March 20, 2025

Nina E.

Explore the Future of Packaging at TOPACK 2025! We are thrilled to invite you to TOPACK 2025, India’s largest B2B networking event dedicated to Packaging – Machines | Materials | Technologies. As the country’s premier packaging exhibition, TOPACK 2025 provides a unique platform for industry leaders, manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators to explore the latest advancements […]

March 20, 2025

Nina E.

We are excited to invite you to WAREMAT 2025, a premier event designed to connect industry leaders, innovators, and professionals in Warehousing, Material Handling, Storage, Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain Management. This event serves as an excellent platform for businesses—especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs)—to explore new opportunities, network with key players, and discover the […]

March 17, 2025

Nina E.

Miami, FL, March 17, 2025 – Interstellar Communication Holdings Inc. (the “Company” or “Interstellar Communication”), celebrated a major milestone today with the successful launch of its first icMercury PocketQube satellite, HADES-ICM. The satellite was deployed into low Earth orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 2:43 AM EDT […]