Importinfo Newsletter March 2021
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TFO Canada and the Camara de Comercio e Industrias de Cortes join efforts to improve the capacities of women-led SMEs exporters.
San Pedro Sula, Honduras, March 25th, 2021 The Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFO Canada) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Cortes (CCIC – in Spanish) established an important partnership by signing an agreement for the implementation of the "Women in Trade for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth" project, focused in the agri-food sector (specialty […]
Vietnam-Canada trade revenue hits record high at US$8.9 billion in 2020
Nhan Dan Bilateral trade revenue between Vietnam and Canada reached a record high of US$8.9 billion in 2020after two years of implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The figure increased by 12% over 2019 and by 37% compared to 2018, when CPTPP began to take effect. The number was announced […]
UN Forum Opens With A Call For Greater Regional Cooperation In Asia And The Pacific
Scoop World The 8th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) opened today with a resounding call for countries to build resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate emergency – the twin crises that threaten our future the most. More […]
Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of International Development and Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade on International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Government of Canada The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement: “The Government of Canada is committed to the fight against racism and systemic racial discrimination. We recognize […]
Indonesia: Building Up Regulations to Support Digital Economy
Lexology The issuance of Law No. 11 of 2020 on Job Creation (commonly known as the "Omnibus Law") and its implementing regulations, in particular Government Regulation No. 46 of 2021 on Postal, Telecommunication and Broadcasting ("Regulation 46") and Presidential Regulation No. 10 of 2021 on Capital Investment Business Fields (commonly known as the "Priority List"), […]
Minister Ng announces Canada is ratifying the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement
Government of Canada Canada and the United Kingdom share a profound and positive relationship – one that is built on shared history and values, and strong economic and people-to-people ties. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, during a call with Elizabeth Truss, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of […]
World Consumer Rights Day 2021 Celebrated By Directorate Of FCS&CA Jammu
India Education DIary Jammu: Directorate of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Jammu, in collaboration with Department of Legal Metrology, celebrated the world Consumer Day 2021 with the theme ‘Tackle plastic pollution’. Amit Gupta, Additional Advocate General was the chief guest on the occasion. Yash Pal Gupta, president federation of Retailers association, Neeraj Anand president […]
APEC strives to unravel the potential of indigenous economies
Antara news Jakarta (ANTARA) – APEC senior officials, academia, and experts strive to unlock the potential of the indigenous people's contribution to the region's economy, with better data and insights, propelling APEC's endeavors to nurture inclusive growth that benefits everyone. The Asia-Pacific is home to around 70 percent of the world's indigenous population. However, the […]