International trade
A recent five-day workshop organized by the International Trade Centre trained national advisors and support institutions to help small agribusinesses in Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire go digital and sell across borders. The workshop aimed to address the significant barriers to regional trade faced by small agribusinesses, including poor
International trade
The Office of the Federal Register has issued a notice stating that the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that countervailable subsidies were provided to BGH Edelstahl Siegen GmbH, a German producer and exporter of forged steel fluid end blocks. The period of review (POR) is from January 1,
International trade
The International Trade Centre (ITC) has partnered with Visa to launch a regional capacity building programme supporting women and youth-led businesses in Kenya and South Africa. The programme aims to enhance the digital, financial, and entrepreneurial capacities of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) led by women and youth, who
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released the "Asian Development Outlook 2025 (July Edition)" report, which forecasts a slightly lower economic growth rate for developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region. The report states that the region's economic growth rate is expected to be 4.7% in
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The Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of South Korea has decided to impose temporary anti-dumping duties on imported hot-rolled steel plates from China and Japan, as well as single-mode optical fibers from China. This decision was made following a preliminary investigation that found substantial damage
International trade
A total of 220 Felda entrepreneurs will participate in the Mega 3 Dimensional Carnival (MK3D) from July 30 to August 3 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur. The carnival aims to provide Felda entrepreneurs with opportunities to sell and promote their products, both domestically
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira's courtesy call on Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo in Dar es Salaam has further solidified the long-standing diplomatic ties between Zimbabwe and Tanzania. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the
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Datuk Ewon Benedick, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister, has praised the significant participation of cooperatives and entrepreneurs in the National Cooperative Day (HKN) 2025, noting the sector's steadily increasing vibrancy and its capacity to inspire others. The three-day event at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer
International trade
Ukraine has significantly boosted its production of ammunition and military equipment, offering innovative solutions to military challenges and setting a trend in the global defense industry. This achievement was highlighted at the IDEF 2025 International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul, Trkiye, where Ukraine showcased a diverse range of defense industry
International trade
The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has concluded a changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic products from China, following a request from Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. The review found that producers accounting for nearly all domestic production declined
International trade
Countries from around the world endorsed a landmark call to action for the development of small businesses, aiming to harness their potential in areas such as access to finance, digital transformation, and green competitiveness. The Global SME Ministerial Meeting, hosted by the South African Department of Small Business Development and
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Turkiye and Albania have made significant steps towards strengthening regional cooperation through the Balkan Peace Platform. The platform, which brought together the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Western Balkan countries, discussed various regional issues, including Euro-integration, regional connectivity, youth, education, and the defense industry. The meeting aimed to advance
