Tag: export growth
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Philippines and UAE Sign Groundbreaking Trade Pact to Boost Jobs and Markets
Overview of the Philippines–UAE Trade Pact The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have formally signed a free trade agreement aimed at expanding market access for goods and services and creating more opportunities for Filipino workers in the Middle East. As both nations look to strengthen economic ties, the pact signals a new era of…
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Philippines-UAE Free Trade Pact: A New Era for Trade and Filipino Workers
Overview: A Milestone in Philippines-UAE Economic Ties The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have formalized a free trade pact that officials say will broaden market access for goods and services and open more opportunities for Filipino workers in the Middle East. Signed after months of negotiations, the agreement signals a deeper economic partnership…
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South Africa’s BRICS Trade Deficit Widens: Implications for Policy
Overview: A Growing Deficit with BRICS Partners Recent research shows a widening trade deficit between South Africa and its BRICS partners, increasing by approximately $9.6 billion. Authored by leading academic Bhaso Ndze and colleagues, the study highlights a structural shift in South Africa’s trade patterns within the BRICS bloc. The findings come at a time…
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All Eyes on SA’s 2026 Agenda: Transforming Agriculture for Growth and Inclusion
The South African government has unveiled a sweeping 2026 agenda aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector. With a emphasis on supporting smallholder and emerging farmers, tightening biosecurity measures, reforming regulatory frameworks, and accelerating the adoption of agricultural technology (agtech), the plan seeks to drive export growth while ensuring the benefits of growth flow to…
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All eyes on SA government’s 2026 agenda to transform agriculture
Overview: A transformative 2026 for South Africa’s agriculture South Africa is laying out a bold set of priorities for its agriculture sector in 2026. The government’s agenda centers on expanding support for smallholder and emerging farmers, strengthening biosecurity, reforming regulations, and accelerating the adoption of agricultural technology. The aim is to unlock inclusive growth across…
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South Africa’s 2026 Agricultural Agenda: Transforming Smallholders, Biosecurity, and Exports
Introduction: A bold 2026 vision for South Africa’s farms South Africa has unveiled an ambitious 2026 agricultural agenda designed to accelerate transformation across the sector. The plan centers on empowering smallholder and emerging farmers, strengthening biosecurity and regulatory frameworks, and driving technology-led growth to expand exports. As the agricultural economy faces climate pressures, market volatility,…
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Ethiopian Delegation Strengthens China Ties as Coffee Takes Center Stage
Overview: Ethiopian delegation advances coffee partnership with China A high-level Ethiopian delegation recently engaged in a pivotal conference and a major trade promotion event in Hunan Province, China, signaling a renewed push to expand exports of Ethiopian specialty coffee. The mission underscored the importance of building long-term ties with Chinese buyers, distributors, and policymakers, with…
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Recovering Global Demand to Lift Philippine Exports into 2026
Exports rebound on the back of recovering global demand Manila, Philippines — Philippine merchandise exports surged in November, rising more than 20% year-on-year, a sign that global demand is recovering and could lift the country’s trade performance into 2026. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) pointed to favorable indicators in key markets and a…
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Ethiopian Coffee Trading Center Opens in Zhuzhou to Boost China Market Access
Opening a Gateway for Ethiopian Specialty Coffee in China The launch of an Ethiopian specialty coffee trading center in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, signals a strategic push to deepen Ethiopia’s presence in the Chinese coffee market. The center, jointly announced by Ethiopian coffee exporters and Chinese partners, aims to streamline supply chains, improve quality control, and…
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Malaysia’s 2025 Exports Reach RM1.45 Trillion by November, Trade Surges
Malaysia Posts Strong Export Momentum in 2025 Malaysia’s exports for January through November 2025 reached an impressive RM1.45 trillion, according to data released by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). Coupled with total trade of RM2.77 trillion for the same period, the numbers underscore a robust performance across key sectors and regional markets as…