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November 18, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

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 […]

November 18, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

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 […]

November 18, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

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 […]

November 17, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

Moldova has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural export sector, with apple exports to the European Union reaching an impressive $12.48 million in the first ten months of 2024, marking a twofold increase in value compared to the previous year. This surge is attributed to the hard work of Moldovan farmers and targeted government […]

November 17, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

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 […]

November 17, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

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 […]

November 17, 2024

Jessica Jumaway

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 […]