»Trade agreements can allay worries on China ties: Siew2014-07-02

Former Vice President Vincent Siew said yesterday that the absence of trade agreements with Japan and the United States have left the Taiwanese people uneasy and skeptical of warming ties with China, a call for Taiwan's international trade partners to stay open to further economic talks.

»What Do Trade Show Attendees Want?2014-07-02

More than ever, participants at trade shows are focused on specific goals. Organizers often include a trade show as part of their association meeting or convention, exhibitors are primarily focused on business and contact development, and participants seek an experience that cannot be duplicated elsewhere-particularly related to educational goals.

»The Trade Facilitation Agreement: An Opportunity to Bolster the Aid for Trade In2014-07-02

The 45 non-oil Least Developed Countries (LDCs), mostly African countries, are continuing to lose market share in world exports.

»Ghanaian fashion industry gets international push2014-07-02

The fashion industry in Ghana is getting support from the Ethical Fashion Initiative project of the International Trade Centre (ITC), and a Product Development Centre (PDC) has been inaugurated in Accra, reports Ghana News Agency.

»International Free Trade News: Barack Obama Meets With Chilean President Michell2014-07-02

On Monday President Barack Obama met with Chile President Michelle Bachelet in the White House's Oval Office.

»Animal Attraction: Pressure Mounts to Protect Wildlife in Trade at Upcoming Inte2014-07-01

Citizens from all 180 nations represented at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) will monitor the upcoming deliberations of the CITES Standing Committee in Geneva (July 7 to 11, 2014) where decision-makers and politicians will meet to debate the future of some of the planet's most threatened species.

»Notes on TACD Briefing on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, Intell2014-07-01

Last week, the Trans-Atlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) hosted a panel on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and access to medicines at the Capitol building. Videos of presentations have been posted to YouTube by Knowledge Ecology International.

»Minister Fast Celebrates 20 Years of Trade Commissioner Service in South AfricaS2014-07-01

Africa June 26 2014/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The Honourable Ed Fast Minister of International Trade wrapped up the three-day South African leg of his trade mission to Africa together with his 19-member delegation by celebrating 20 years of the Trade Commissioner Service's presence on the ground.

»US Chicken Farmers Call for Access to International Markets2014-07-01

US - On international trade agreements, US producers say they should provide both access and enforcement.

»Chamber reviews aspects of global trade finance2014-07-01

Organised in partnership with Standard Chartered Bankprovided an overview of the role of banks in international trade finance.

»TPP TOWN HALL: INTERNATIONAL FAIR TRADE2014-06-30

The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is a controversial Free Trade Agreement that is currently being negotiated with Canada, Mexico, Japan, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam, Australia, Chile, Peru, New Zealand, and Singapore.

»With 28,632 Trade Buyers From Around The World, Beautyworld Middle East 2014 Reg2014-06-30

Dubai, UAE: The recently concluded Beautyworld Middle East event has set new records in visitor numbers and exhibitor participation, further reinforcing its status as the single most important international trade show for the regional beauty industry.

»Minister Fast Concludes Third Successful Trade Mission to Africa2014-06-30

The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today concluded his 10-day, four-country trade mission to Africa. In Burkina Faso, Madagascar, South Africa and Tanzania-priority markets under the government's Global Markets Action Plan-Minister Fast advocated for deeper trade and investment ties with Canada.

»Opinion: Global food and nutrition security and trade: A great irony2014-06-30

Facilitating global trade in food and agriculture products over the next four decades will be critical to achieve major improvements in global food security.

»Australian Trade and Development Business Network aims to reduce poverty while s2014-06-30

Companies such as Beach Energy, San Remo Pasta, Coffey International, URS Limited and the ANZ Bank have been working together with the Institute for International Trade at the University of Adelaide and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to identify innovative projects that can serve the dual purpose of expanding Australia's business interests while creating jobs, training and support for low income communities and businesses in developing nations.

»Turning to tech in international trade2014-06-27

According to renowned Columbia University economist Professor Jagdish N. Bhagwati, graphic representations of routes used to ship products and parts through various FTA networks using tariff differentiation look similar to crisscrossing strands of spaghetti tangled in a bowl.

»Canada : AFRICA Trade Office in Joburg opened by Canada2014-06-27

Canada's minister of international trade, Ed Fast declared that Canadian trade finance agency Export Development Canada will open its first African office in Johannesburg in 2015.

»Financial services workers' union takes concerns over international Trade in Ser2014-06-27

First Union, which represents about 4,000 financial services sector workers, has written to the Reserve Bank Governor, Financial Markets Authority CEO, and two cabinet ministers raising concerns about an international Trade in Services Agreement (TISA).

»Tunisia : EBRD approves funds to TUNISIA to boost SMEs, international trade and2014-06-27

The President of EBRD Suma Chakrabarti stated, "The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development(EBRD) will sign, Monday afternoon in Tunis, two agreements to support Tunisian small- and medium-sized Enterprises (SME) and international trade."

»U.S. Department Of Commerce's International Buyer Program Selects 2015 Trade Sho2014-06-27

Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration issued the following news release: Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Stefan M. Selig today announced that 24 trade shows have been selected for the International Trade Administration's 2015 International Buyer Program (IBP).