Cameroon told the General Assembly it hosted the 14th WTO ministerial conference in March 2026 and said it intends to support expansion of the African Continental Free Trade Area to boost regional trade and industrialization.

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President Trump reveals major trade agreement with EU boosting market access and investment.

Relocating PAJCCI to Islamabad enhances policy access, investment potential, and bilateral trade with Afghanistan.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) — Cooperation in the agri-food sector among BRICS member states, as well as between the group and other nations, will largely determine the future development of the global economy and trade, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) representative in Russia. Director of the FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation, Oleg Kobiakov, said BRICS member states account for more than one-third of global gross domestic product (GDP) and a significant share of international trade, including agricultural products and related industries, TV BRICS reported. “The principal direction here is undoubtedly ensuring the sustainable development […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will continue to play a strategic role in strengthening the country’s trade agenda, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said that MATRADE not only functions as the main agency in promoting exports, but also focuses on developing the capacity of local exporters as well as strengthening relationships between domestic and international investors. “With the right strategy and an integrated approach, I am confident that MATRADE will continue to be a key driver in increasing Malaysia’s competitiveness globally,” he said in a social media post […]

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will lead the Malaysian Pavilion at the 23rd Vietnam Expo 2025 which will be held from Dec 4 to 6, 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The agency said this year’s edition of the expo will bring together global businesses, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. “The expo will showcase innovative products and services that meet the growing demand for convenience, digitalization and sustainability. “Under the theme ‘Solutions for Modern Lifestyles’, the expo will focus on four main sectors, namely food and eco-living, electronics, home and […]

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Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney demands inclusion of bicycles, hosiery, and sports goods in the budget for Ludhiana and Jalandhar, along with upgraded air cargo facilities.

BEIJING (Reuters) -China wants to bring commercial ties with the United States back to a state of healthy and sustainable development, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Friday, calling on the U.S. to behave in a way that befits its major country status. China’s trade has strong resilience and momentum, and the country will expand imports as well as exports in its next five-year plan, Wang said at a press conference. The country’s policy support for exports has "bucked the trend" amid a complex external environment, Wang said. He characterised the ups and downs in China-U.S. trade relations as having taught both sides that they need each other. "A forced decoupling and severing of supply chains is impossible, and some trade between the two sides is difficult to replace, at least in the short term," he said. "Having weathered many storms, the two sides remain important economic and trade partners to each other," Wang said, adding that the two countries can manage tensions through "equal dialogue and consultations". U.S. President Donald Trump hiked tariffs on Chinese products to over 100% earlier this year, before walking back much of the hefty duties in a trade truce with Beijing reached in May. China has until August 12 to reach a deal with Washington to avoid Trump’s reinstating additional import curbs imposed during tit-for-tat tariff exchanges in April and May. The current overall tariff level imposed by the U.S. on China is at a "still high" 53.6%, Wang told the press conference. "There are no winners in a trade war. China does not want a trade war, but it is not afraid of one," he reiterated. With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Samuel Maimbo is visiting Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution. The visit, part of his regional campaign, follows endorsements from both the Southern African Development Community and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. Maimbo has nearly three decades of experience in development finance and currently serves as vice president for budget, performance review and strategic planning at the World Bank. In an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, Maimbo stated that Africa is growing faster than the global average, but not fast enough to meet the needs of its young population. He stressed that the continent’s main challenge is not just planning, but implementation. “We have many strategies and plans for Africa. This time, we have to focus on implementation,” he said. He identified infrastructure, energy, education, health and intra-Africa trade as key areas for growth. “We are only trading 15% of what we produce with each other. Removing barriers to trade is the real medicine Africa needs,” Maimbo said. He also highlighted the need to distinguish between countries with solvency problems and those with liquidity challenges. “Many countries are asset-rich but liquidity-challenged. The AfDB can help governments address these debt resolution challenges.” Maimbo’s meetings in Windhoek include discussions with president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, and the ministers of finance, and international relations and trade, Ericah Shafudah and Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, respectively. “I greatly admired the advice and support I received from the leadership here. Africa has the resources and leadership to advance development, but we need to focus on delivering results,” Maimbo said. The AfDB presidential election is set for 29 May in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, with finance ministers from member countries casting votes. The post Maimbo visits Namibia to promote implementation and trade growth for Africa appeared first on The Namibian.