International trade
The Global SME Ministerial Meeting, co-hosted by the South African Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), opened on July 23-24, marking a significant recognition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as a key constituency in global trade. The high-level event brought together over 700
International trade
The G20 Startup20 Priorities Unveiled at the Global Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Ministerial Meeting highlighted the importance of international cooperation in promoting entrepreneurship and small business development. Delegates from over 100 countries gathered at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng, to explore new business
International trade
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will deliver the closing remarks at the Global Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Ministerial Meeting on July 24, 2025, at the Birchwood Hotel and O R Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng Province. The event, themed "Navigating New Business Frontiers," brings together over
International trade
Malaysia and South Korea have agreed to expand cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, green transition, digitalisation, and defence, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit by South Korea's Special Envoy Kim Young Choon, who is currently on a
International trade
Defense industry companies from Bosnia and Herzegovina have gathered at the 17th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, Turkey, to showcase their capabilities and attract potential foreign partners. The national stand of Bosnia and Herzegovina, covering an area of 72 square meters, features five local companies: Igman Konjic,
International trade
Participating in trade shows is crucial for the growth of small businesses, providing opportunities to sell, network, and enhance their visibility. However, many entrepreneurs in least developed countries face significant challenges in participating in trade fairs due to high costs. That was the case for Mariama S. Ceesay, founder of
Automotive industry
Tesla's second-quarter earnings were impacted by a combination of lower vehicle deliveries, lower regulatory credit revenue, and a reduced vehicle average selling price. The company's net income attributable to common stockholders fell 16% to $1.17 billion, while diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.33
International trade
The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has made a preliminary determination that circular welded carbon quality steel pipe produced by Al Jazeera Steel Products Co. SAOG, Oman, using hot-rolled steel is circumventing antidumping and countervailing duty orders from China. This action addresses a finding that certain imports
International trade
Northern Graphite Corporation, the only flake graphite producing company in North America, is poised to benefit from a shift in the US critical minerals industry towards domestic sourcing of graphite-based active anode material. A preliminary determination by the US Department of Commerce imposing 93.5% anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese imports
International trade
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese embarked on a six-day, three-city tour of China, meeting with President Xi Jinping to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. The visit comes as the world grapples with the impact of Donald Trump's trade war, and China's $20 billion trade
International trade
The United States Department of Commerce has announced the continuation of the antidumping duty order on certain steel threaded rod from the People's Republic of China, following a five-year review by the International Trade Commission (ITC). The order was initially issued in 2009 and has been periodically reviewed
International trade
The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has issued a preliminary affirmative determination that active anode material from China is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. This decision affects various companies, including major players in the electric vehicle and energy storage industries. The
