Archive for August 2010
Switzerland Prepares for a Historic FTA with China
on August 17, 2010 by admin in Bilateral Trade, Business, China Business News, Economy, Swaziland News, Trade Deals, Trade News, Comments (0)
The Swiss President Doris Leuthard’s week-long visit to China is likely to make Switzerland once again a first mover from Europe to sign an FTA with China as it had established diplomatic ties 60 years ago. The Swiss Embassy to… Continue reading
Philippines is after Casino Biz amid Opposition
on August 13, 2010 by admin in Blog, Business, China Business News, News, Trade Deals, Trade News, Comments (0)
The Philippines aims to become Asia’s next big gambling hub by building casinos and related entertainment zones across the country amid controversy. According to Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), an “Entertainment City” will come up in Manila to rival… Continue reading
Trade Overtures by Brazil to Arab World Pay Huge Dividends
on August 12, 2010 by admin in Africa News, Export News, Import News, Iranian Business, Iranian News, Trade Deals, Trade News, Comments (0)
According to the recent data released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply of Brazil indicate that the country’s exports to the Arab region have increased by leaps and bounds. Brazil’s agri-business has posted 40 percent growth in yearly… Continue reading
US Trade Delegation Makes SOS Trip to Columbia
on August 11, 2010 by admin in Business, Canada News, Latin American Business, Trade Deals, Trade News, US Business News, World Business News, Comments (0)
More than 100 industrialists from the US are touring Columbia to identify potential areas of trade, and maximize their business prospects under the new regime before it is too late as the new president of Columbia is equi-distant in ideology… Continue reading
China Okays Iran Sanctions – Yet Holds Trade with Impunity
on August 11, 2010 by admin in Bilateral Trade, China Business News, Economy, Global Export News, Iranian Business, Iranian News, Saudi Arabia News, US Business News, Comments (0)
The recent sanctions against Iran hammered out by the US and like-minded countries targeting energy and banking sectors have become more blatantly farcical when China resumed oil trade with Iran even after the embargo came into effect. Desperate moves by… Continue reading
Aviation Industry Lengthens Trajectory in Africa
on August 9, 2010 by admin in Africa News, Botswana News, Ethiopia Airlines, Ghana News, Kenya News, Morocco News, Namibia News, Tourism News, Travel News, Turkey News, Comments (0)
Renewed confidence in the African economic renaissance, most international airlines are on an expansion mode in the African continent to meet the growing demands of a prospective travel and freight market. The stupendous rebound of Africa from the global economic… Continue reading
Australian Opposition Unfurls Trade Map Ahead of Polls
on August 9, 2010 by admin in Australian Business, Australian News, Business, Economy, Export News, News, Trade News, Comments (0)
The Nationals’ leader Warren Truss revealed that a Coalition government at the centre would restore funding to exporters and appoint an ambassador for trade reforms and specialist trade representatives for Australia’s manufacturing and service Industries. An Abbott government would increase… Continue reading
Syria, Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan Sign Quadripartite FTA
on August 8, 2010 by admin in Business, Economy, Export News, Comments (0)
Turkey will join an economic bloc comprising of the Middle Eastern states such as Syria, Lebanon and Jordan ahead of the protracted accession to the EU. Last weekend, the four nations jointly agreed to follow up on creating a free… Continue reading
Tourism Primed to Spur Economic Growth of UK for a Decade
on August 2, 2010 by admin in Business, News, Tourism News, Travel News, Comments (1)
The finding of a report on the UK tourism industry reveals that the tourism revenue of the country is set to rise by more than 60 percent to £188bn by 2020, and one of the main draws of the next… Continue reading