The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Lexology The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) evolved out of the long-negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP). Entered into force on 30 December 2018, the CPTPP constitutes one of the world's largest regional free trade and investment agreements, encompassing a combined GDP of US$10 trillion – almost 13.5 per cent of global GDP […]
How to diversify exports
Dawn A World Bank study has recommended to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) that export refinance schemes should be open to all sectors of the economy if these are to be made more impactful. In particular, it explains, the new and existing firms that are diversifying into new markets or products can benefit more from the […]
What COVID-19 has taught us about food security
Farmers Weekly At a time when most industries will be reducing employment, it is hoped that agriculture will at least maintain employment in primary activities. Agriculture has kept its employment levels up because by nature it is a labour-intensive sector, employing nearly 900 000 people in South Africa directly. In fact, there are many agricultural industries, […]
MoU signing between TFO Canada and Directorate General of National Export Development (DGNED) Indonesia
On Tuesday August 18th TFOC Canada and the Ministry of Trade Indonesia had a virtual Signing Ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding between Directorate General of National Export Development (DGNED) Ministry of Trade. “I hope that this agreement can bring benefits for both countries since Canada and Indonesia have enjoyed long friendship and our bilateral trade […]
Minister Ng to tour small businesses and meet with CanExport recipients in the Greater Toronto Area
Global Affairs Canada August 24, 2020 – The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, will tomorrow visit and meet with representatives from small businesses across the Greater Toronto Area. She will highlight the Government of Canada’s emergency COVID-19 supports and discuss how exporting to international markets is helping companies rebuild […]
A fair-trade world
Dawn Todays Paper RECENTLY, the World Bank authorised a loan of Rs84 billion to Pakistan. The money was apparently disbursed from the Resilient Institutions for Sustainable Economy programme to the State Bank of Pakistan. It is a lot of money for a country that was supposed to be on the path to self-reliance. The alleged […]
Diversifying exports and seeking larger markets will spur economic growth
Nation What you need to know: Kenya has been focusing mainly on agricultural exports, following up with the Integrated National Export Development and Promotion Strategy created by President Uhuru Kenyatta in July 2018. As economies around the world shrink, Kenya continues to work on reducing its trade deficits with China. By securing a larger market […]
Global Dried Apricots Market Analysis 2020-2025: Lucrative Opportunities in Europe – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Yahoo News The "Dried Apricots Market – Growth, Trends and Forecast (2020-2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Dried Apricots Market projected to register a CAGR of 3.8% over the forecast period Apricots have several health benefits including antioxidant properties and are proven to boost eye, skin and gut health, in addition to being high in potassium […]
cus Business & Money Science & Tech Lifestyle & Health Policy & Public Interest People & Culture Global Pandemic Has Consumers Increasing Plant-Based Nutrition to Strengthen Immune Systems
Cision NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — How we eat, and what we buy for our meal planning is changing during the COVID-19 pandemic, as new surveys show that more people are gravitating towards plant-based sources of protein in response to this health crisis. Part of this can be attributed to meat shortages that took place in some markets, but more […]