Press release: Export Launchpad Bangladesh
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation, TFO Canada and Business Promotion Council of Bangladesh Open Doors for SME Exporters in Bangladesh for International Markets Dhaka, Bangladesh (November 28, 2020). Today, twenty-nine (29) Bangladeshi trade professionals will be awarded certificates, signaling the culmination of phase I of the “Export Launchpad Bangladesh”, an international trade capacity building […]
GEPA engages Trade Associations on AFCTA agreement and NED strategies
Business Ghana The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has engaged trade associations and manufacturers of exportable products in Koforidua, on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and the National Export Development Strategy (NEDS), to discuss ways of harnessing the benefits of the AfCFTA. Key among the topics discussed at the conference included overview […]
Press Release: TFO Canada Celebrates 40 years of improving lives through sustainable and inclusive trade
Ottawa, ON (November 26, 2020) –Today, TFO Canada celebrates 40 years of improving lives through the creation of sustainable trade partnerships for exporters from developing countries with Canadian and foreign buyers. Founded in 1980 by an act of parliament, TFO Canada has been the primary Canadian provider of information, advice and buyer contacts for exporters […]
Sign FTAs with Asean, boost export, investment
The Daily Star Economists and business leaders have suggested that Bangladesh sign free trade agreements with Asean member states for boosting exports to the bloc, and ease investment regulations to draw foreign investments. They also recommended rigorous efforts to diversify its products and their marketing overseas as the country will face stiff competition after making […]
Minister Ng to mark 40th anniversary of Trade Facilitation Office Canada
Government of Canada November 25, 2020 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade will give the keynote speech at the 40th anniversary celebration for the Trade Facilitation Office Canada. The Minister will highlight how this 40-year partnership has been instrumental in helping small and medium-sized businesses explore new trade […]
U.S. trade chief pressured to lift duties on Canadian lumber
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Let’s keep trade rolling
Norfolk Daily News Over the last four years, we have updated our trade relationships and trade agreements at a historic pace. We secured updated comprehensive trade agreements with Canada, Mexico, and South Korea; entered into Phase One agreements with China and Japan that address many significant impediments to U.S. exporters in these major markets; and […]
Retail sales up in September: Statistics Canada
Canadian Grocer Retail sales climbed more than expected in September to mark the fifth consecutive monthly increase since the record drop in April due to the pandemic, but economists warned that rising COVID-19 cases and looming restrictions could mean weakness ahead. Statistics Canada said Friday that retail sales rose 1.1% to $53.9 billion in September, […]
Event Explores How Trade Can Support Resilience in a More Disaster-prone World
IISD How can policies on trade strengthen resilience in countries that are particularly vulnerable to disasters? Experts and senior government officials grappled with this question at a virtual session during the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade and Environment Week on 18 November, focusing particularly on the role that trade facilitation can play in the process. Facilitating the […]