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China has unveiled a groundbreaking visa-free travel initiative, set to catalyze trade relations with six nations. Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced the move on March 14, extending the privilege to citizens of Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Australia, Belgium, and Luxembourg.   This strategic decision not only promotes tourism but also lays the groundwork for enhanced trade […]

In a significant diplomatic move, Australia and Vietnam have announced an upgrade in their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This development, revealed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday, includes the commencement of annual discussions on minerals, underscoring efforts to diversify supply chains away from China.   The enhanced partnership signifies a […]

March 6, 2024

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News, Trade Relations, Vietnam

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Vietnam, under the leadership of Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, continues to bolster its international standing through strategic diplomacy, termed “bamboo diplomacy,” with recent successes including upgraded ties with major global players.   In the latest development, Vietnam elevated its relationship with Australia, marking another milestone in its diplomatic outreach. This achievement comes […]

March 6, 2024

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International Trade, Japan, News

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In a commitment to bolster inclusive global trade, Japan pledges EUR 115,000 (about CHF 108,000) to the WTO’s Global Trust Fund for 2024, aiming to support training programs for government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs).   This contribution underscores Japan’s dedication to enhancing the trade-related capabilities of developing nations, enabling them to […]

Australia has announced plans to establish a significant finance facility worth A$2 billion ($1.3 billion) aimed at boosting trade and investment in Southeast Asia, demonstrating its commitment to strengthening ties with the ASEAN bloc, which stands as the country’s second-largest two-way trading partner.   Treasurer Jim Chalmers emphasized the importance of the region, stating, “Our […]

In a recent development, the Indian government has amended its ban on onion exports, allowing the shipment of 64,400 tonnes to the UAE and Bangladesh. A senior official from the federal ministry of commerce confirmed this decision, stating that it was made at the “request of friendly countries.”   The ban on onion exports was […]

March 5, 2024

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Australia, Energy Trade, News, Vietnam

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Vietnam and Australia are poised to enhance their collaboration in the energy and mineral sectors with the upcoming signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), announced the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to Melbourne.   The MOU aims to bolster cooperation between the two nations in energy […]

March 5, 2024

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Australia, Malaysia, News

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Malaysia Anticipates $5 Billion Investment from Australian Companies. Malaysia is poised to welcome investments totaling up to 24.5 billion ringgit ($5.17 billion) from Australian firms, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as reported by state news agency Bernama on Wednesday.   Leading the investment charge are Australian data center operators AirTrunk and NextDC, with plans […]

March 5, 2024

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Europe, Geopolitics, News

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Top European Union officials unveiled plans on Tuesday to enhance collaboration within the continent’s defense industry, citing the need for increased joint procurement of weapons among member countries. The European Commission, the EU’s executive body, proposed allocating 1.5 billion euros ($1.63 billion) to incentivize collective purchases from European firms and foster the development of new […]

Government officials from WTO member countries and observer nations eligible for technical assistance are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Advanced Global Workshop on the Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) 2012. Scheduled from April 29 to May 3, 2024, the workshop aims to enhance participants’ understanding of key issues related to government procurement, international trade, […]

In a bid to bolster their rice trade amidst the challenges posed by the current El Niño phenomenon, the Philippines and Cambodia have pledged to strengthen their collaboration in agricultural trade, particularly focusing on rice.   During a meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on March 4, 2024, on […]

March 4, 2024

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Africa, News

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South Africa has initiated a safeguard investigation into certain flat-rolled products of iron, non-alloy steel, or other alloy steel, as reported to the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards on February 29, 2024.   In this notification, South Africa outlined the procedure for interested parties to participate in the investigation. Interested parties are required to make themselves […]