Hisense and FBB Tech Lay Foundation for Factory in Egypt
On 17 February 2025, Chinese household appliances giant Hisense and UAE-based FBB Tech performed the foundation stone laying ceremony for
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CNGR Morocco Allows Chinese Batteries to Get Around Tariffs
CobCo is a joint venture (#JV) between CNGR (SHE: 300919), a Chinese chemical and materials company, and Al Mada, a
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US Slaps Tariffs on its Top Three Trade Partners
Newly inaugurated President Trump signed an Executive Order to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and added another 10%
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Von der Leyen Warns Against Race to Bottom Due to Geopolitical Rivalry
Reading between the lines of the keynote address delivered by EC President Ursula von der Leyen at the World Economic
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The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement Effective as of 1st January 2025
Following a videoconference on 30 December 2024 between Mr WANG Wentao, Minister of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China,
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EU and Mercosur Clinch FTA Despite Strong French Opposition
On 6 December 2024, the EU and Mercosur announced the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (#FTA) in Montevideo. France
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Lammy’s Maiden Tour of Rising Continent Aims to Reset UK-Africa Relations
On 3 November 2024, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy embarked on his maiden visit to Africa since the Labor government
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CIIE Makes More Room for African Agricultural Products
The 7th China International Import Expo 2024 (#CIIE2024) opened in Shanghai on 5 November 2024 with Tanzania as one of
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France and Morocco Seal Deals Worth €10 Billion During Macron’s State Visit in Rabat
The French President Emmanuel Macron led a large delegation to Morocco from 28 to 30 October 2024. The delegation comprised
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Nigeria Initiates Shipment under AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative
On 16 July 2024, Nigeria shipped its first consignments under the #AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative (#GTI) from Lagos Apapa seaport.
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