Free-trade area

BTR's Global Strategy Advances: Morocco Venture Marks Significant Expansion Milestone

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Friday, March 29, 2024
BTR, Free-trade area, Lithium

The venture aims to cater to the surging demand in global markets while broadening the battery material maker's international footprint.

Key Points: 
  • The venture aims to cater to the surging demand in global markets while broadening the battery material maker's international footprint.
  • This landmark event was honored by the presence of Mr. Aziz Akhennouch, the Prime Minister of Morocco, and Mr. Li Changlin, the Chinese Ambassador to Morocco.
  • Amidst the escalating global demand for electric vehicles, BTR is developing a global strategic blueprint, aiming to establish a world-class production base for lithium-ion battery materials.
  • With its abundant mineral resources and strategic geographic location, Morocco has emerged as a pivotal part of BTR's internationalization strategy.

BIGO Unveils Singapore-Jordan Incubation Program to Support Singaporean Startups

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Government, EU, Global Connections, Free-trade area, Singapore Business Federation, Cryptocurrency

SINGAPORE, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore based technology firm, BIGO Technology (BIGO), unveiled its Singapore-Jordan Incubation Program at the Global Connect@SBF (Singapore Business Federation) event - Globally Ready In An Open World on 21 June 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore based technology firm, BIGO Technology (BIGO), unveiled its Singapore-Jordan Incubation Program at the Global Connect@SBF (Singapore Business Federation) event - Globally Ready In An Open World on 21 June 2023.
  • The Singapore-Jordan Incubation Program aims to support Singaporean startups looking to venture into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region through Jordan.
  • Through the Program, Singaporean startups can receive free co-working space, use of facilities in the BIGO office for up to six (6) months, free business matchmaking and networking opportunities, as well as assistance in employment permits and establishing a local presence in Jordan.
  • Experiencing the tremendous opportunities in Jordan, BIGO strives to provide support for Singaporean businesses looking to enter Jordan and the wider MENA region.

Thailand Hosts APEC 2022 to Reconnect and Empower the Region to New Opportunities

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Digital technology, FTAAP, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Growth, Woman, MSME-Champions, Small and medium-sized enterprises, APEC, Free-trade area, GDP, Economics, BCG, Tourism, COVID-19, Safe Passage, Renewable energy

BANGKOK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand has been given the immense honor of hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, in November 2022.

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand has been given the immense honor of hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, in November 2022.
  • The important forum for economic cooperation has since come to comprise 21 leading economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Hosting the meeting in the first year following alleviation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand's theme for APEC in 2022, "Open.
  • The APEC Economic Leaders' Week will run from 14 to 19 November 2022, while the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will take place on 18 - 19 November in Bangkok.

Thailand Hosts APEC 2022 to Reconnect and Empower the Region to New Opportunities

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Digital technology, FTAAP, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, Growth, Woman, MSME-Champions, Small and medium-sized enterprises, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, APEC, Free-trade area, GDP, Economics, Foreign Affairs, BCG, Tourism, COVID-19, Safe Passage, View, Renewable energy

BANGKOK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand has been given the immense honor of hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, in November 2022.

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand has been given the immense honor of hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, in November 2022.
  • The important forum for economic cooperation has since come to comprise 21 leading economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Hosting the meeting in the first year following alleviation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand's theme for APEC in 2022, "Open.
  • The APEC Economic Leaders' Week will run from 14 to 19 November 2022, while the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will take place on 18 - 19 November in Bangkok.

HKTDC welcomes measures to ease quarantine restrictions

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Monday, August 8, 2022
Quarantine, Intellectual property, Public health, Branding, SME, European Civil Aviation Conference, Exhibition, GBA, TAP, Technology, Express, Learning, Communication, HKTDC Food Expo, Relaxation, Research, Belt, Free-trade area, Government, ASEAN, Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Convention, EMF, Former Central Government Offices, Twitter, Beauty, Central government, HKSAR, Government of Hong Kong, Tea, Public affairs, Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange, Element, RCEP, Hong Kong Book Fair, Hong Kong Electronics Fair, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, TVP, Global Health, HKTDC, LinkedIn, Conference, Medicine, Aviation, Tutoring, Creative industries, Video game, Mainland

HONG KONG, Aug 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government's relaxation of entry quarantine measures, which will have a positive impact on Hong Kong's economic recovery and strengthen the city's international competitiveness.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Aug 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) welcomes the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government's relaxation of entry quarantine measures, which will have a positive impact on Hong Kong's economic recovery and strengthen the city's international competitiveness.
  • The HKTDC has been supporting Hong Kong's small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and with the latest easing of quarantine measures, has set five key strategies to help SMEs capture business opportunities.
  • We welcome the HKSAR Government's announcement to ease quarantine measures which strike a balance between public health and economic recovery.
  • By creating opportunities, the HKTDC hopes to create opportunities for young people to contribute to Hong Kong and the mainland.

Aurora IP – pioneer of Vietnam’s green textile industry

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
Aurora, LEED, Certification, Free-trade area, Environment, Water pollution, COVID-19, VITAS, Industry, Water supply, Time, LOTUS, IPS, Adoption, CAGR, Growth, CEO, GLOBE, Renewable energy, Textile

Vietnam is an important link driving the recovery of the supply chain and accelerating a transformation in the textile industry toward go green for sustainable development.

Key Points: 
  • Vietnam is an important link driving the recovery of the supply chain and accelerating a transformation in the textile industry toward go green for sustainable development.
  • As the garment and textile industry is a mainstay of the economy, Vietnams government also considers greening the textile and garment industry is essential to fully exploit opportunities arising from Free Trade Agreements and participate deeply in the global value chain.
  • Among them, Aurora IP developed by Cat Tuong Real Estate Group, is leading the trend in building and developing a green textile industrial park along with the sustainable growth in the textile industry.
  • Located in the northern Nam Dinh province, the cradle of the Vietnams textile industry, Aurora is one of the very few IPs inVietnamqualified to accommodate fabric-dyeing facilities.

Former Clinton advisor joins FoliuMed Advisory Board

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
President Clinton, National, Political lists, State, Democratic Party, Party, Politics, Director, Roger Clinton Sr., First inauguration of Bill Clinton, Advisory board, Free Trade Area of the Americas, United States Congress, Private sector, Congress, Folium, Free-trade area, Finance Secretary (India), Drug, Management

LIMBURG, Germany, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FoliuMed, a medical cannabis company with manufacturing and R&D in Germany and cultivation in South America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard M. Glicken to its Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • LIMBURG, Germany, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FoliuMed, a medical cannabis company with manufacturing and R&D in Germany and cultivation in South America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard M. Glicken to its Advisory Board.
  • Howard M. Glicken served as a private sector advisor to the Clinton Administration on Latin American affairs and was the Presidents private sector delegate to the Inaugurations of Presidents of Argentina, Uruguay, Peru and Ecuador.
  • "What impresses me most about FoliuMed is its leadership team led by founder Oliver Zugel," says Glicken.
  • "His over 40 years of experience in business and politics and background as a successful entrepreneur make him a valued member of our Advisory Board."

Former Clinton advisor joins FoliuMed Advisory Board

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
President Clinton, National, Political lists, State, Democratic Party, Party, Politics, Director, Roger Clinton Sr., First inauguration of Bill Clinton, Advisory board, Free Trade Area of the Americas, United States Congress, Private sector, Congress, Folium, Free-trade area, Finance Secretary (India), Drug, Management

LIMBURG, Germany, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FoliuMed, a medical cannabis company with manufacturing and R&D in Germany and cultivation in South America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard M. Glicken to its Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • LIMBURG, Germany, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FoliuMed, a medical cannabis company with manufacturing and R&D in Germany and cultivation in South America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Howard M. Glicken to its Advisory Board.
  • Howard M. Glicken served as a private sector advisor to the Clinton Administration on Latin American affairs and was the Presidents private sector delegate to the Inaugurations of Presidents of Argentina, Uruguay, Peru and Ecuador.
  • "What impresses me most about FoliuMed is its leadership team led by founder Oliver Zugel," says Glicken.
  • "His over 40 years of experience in business and politics and background as a successful entrepreneur make him a valued member of our Advisory Board."

Registrations Are Now Open for the Colombia Investment Summit

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Inter-American Development Bank, Population, Trade, CIS, Heart, European Union, World Tourism Organization, ProColombia, Technology, Union, Summit, Ecosystem, Free-trade area, Drug

MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The seventh annual Colombia Investment Summit (CIS), organized by ProColombia (the government agency in charge of promoting foreign direct investment to the country) will take place from Oct.20-26 both in-person in Bogota, and virtually.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The seventh annual Colombia Investment Summit (CIS), organized by ProColombia (the government agency in charge of promoting foreign direct investment to the country) will take place from Oct.20-26 both in-person in Bogota, and virtually.
  • The Summit will also showcase the measures taken to achieve a prompt economic recovery after the pandemic, and the role of foreign investment in propelling it.
  • Located in the heart of the Americas, Colombia is recognized as one of the most attractive places in Latin America for investors.
  • The country's seaport and air connectivity is unparalleled: it reaches more than 493 ports worldwide and 22 airlines link Colombia with 24 countries.

GTKonnect professionals join EY in expansion of global trade management services

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Monday, June 1, 2020
Companies, Ernst & Young, EY, Free-trade area, Trade, Free trade agreement, Business, Economy

LONDON, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --More than 100 professionals from global trade management software company GTKonnect joined EY member firms in the United States and India, EY announced today.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --More than 100 professionals from global trade management software company GTKonnect joined EY member firms in the United States and India, EY announced today.
  • The transaction is part of EY global trade management services expansion.
  • EY teams will utilize GTKonnect's software suite covering many areas, including import/export compliance, master data management, country of origin, free trade agreements, foreign trade zones, tariff classification and reconciliation, to provide broad global trade services to EY clients.
  • GTKonnect enables access to global trade content for 180 countries, offers global trade project management capabilities and helps facilitate collaboration and access to industry expertise.