International trade
Tajikistan's economic growth, which has been buoyed by remittances from Russian workers and a favorable business climate, may slow down in the coming years due to a range of external and regional risks highlighted in a new report by the World Bank. The report notes that these vulnerabilities
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As South Africa's trade, industry, and competition minister, Parks Tau, is set to lead a delegation to India from August 25 to 29, the country is looking to diversify its trade relations and mitigate the impacts of a 30% US tariff on its exports. The visit aims to
International trade
The Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade is set to host its second annual Trade Defence Forum in Ho Chi Minh City on September 25, aiming to enhance the capabilities of Vietnamese companies to navigate the complexities of global trade policies. The event
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The Bangladesh government lifted the import ban on onions, but despite the expectation of a significant price increase, the prices in the Lasalgaon Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) only saw a slight increase of Rs 175 on Monday, averaging just Rs 75. The lack of license issuance to Bangladeshi traders
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Lesotho's Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition is weighing the option to lift the embargo on potatoes and cabbage imports due to declining local production, according to Principal Secretary Thabo Moleko. This move comes on the heels of a ban implemented two months ago, which aimed to
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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued a decision on January 19, 2024, regarding a complaint filed by Forex-Afrique regarding the award of a field support services project (FSSP) contract in Mali to World University Service of Canada (WUSC). The contract was issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade
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Allied Stone Inc., a Dallas-based supplier of countertop and cabinetry products, and its President, Jia "Jerry" Lim, have agreed to pay a total of $12.4 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly and improperly evading antidumping and countervailing duties owed to
International trade
A Dallas, Texas-based supplier of countertop and cabinetry products, Allied Stone Inc., and its President, Jia "Jerry" Lim, have reached a settlement with the United States to pay $12.4 million for allegedly evading antidumping and countervailing duties on quartz surface products imported from China. This case highlights
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Pakistani and South African business leaders and government representatives converged at the 2nd Pak-Africa Trade Summit in Johannesburg, forging meaningful dialogue on trade and investment opportunities between the two nations. The summit's Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Pakistan SADC Chamber Trade Federation (PSCTF) and the Minara Chamber
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As tensions between Cambodia and Thailand escalate over their border conflict, the economic costs of the crisis are beginning to manifest in several key areas. According to research fellow Kosalthanan Neth, the ongoing conflict is affecting trade, tourism, displaced families, and migrant workers, causing significant disruptions to the Cambodian economy.
International trade
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has made a preliminary determination that certain imports of steel pipe products from Thailand are avoiding trade duties that apply to goods from China. The investigation started in late 2024, focusing on seamless oil country tubular goods (OCTG) completed
International trade
Zimbabwean companies, over 20 in number, will be participating in this year's Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM), which kicks off on August 25 and runs until August 31. The country is seeking to strengthen its position in regional trade, with Mozambique emerging as one of its most important
