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Africa

Zimbabwe Signs Trade Agreements with Botswana

Aug 05, 2019

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The two neighbouring countries signed eight agreements at a Zimbabwe-Botswana Bi-National Commission in Harare. The agreements were economically and socially important for both nations. Read this article to learn more!

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Europe

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement on the Table

Aug 02, 2019

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The European Union and Vietnam are negotiating the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement. The goal is to facilitate trade but also to improve human rights issues. Read this article to learn more!

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Europe

eCommerce in EU: VAT charged to companies selling goods online from 2021

Jul 29, 2019

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The development of online commerce raised questions about the laws governing trade in different European countries. Where to tax eCommerce companies, how to tax them, how high, under which tax system, and more. Read this article to learn more!

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Philippines to Implement Online Portal for Faster Trade with ASEAN Members

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Philippines to Implement Online Portal for Faster Trade with ASEAN Members

Jul 26, 2019

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The Philippines implemented the using of the online portal that integrated automated licensing, permits, clearance, and certification systems of trade-related government agencies, simplifying at the same time ASEAN- internal cross-border transactions.

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Africa

Update on the preparations for the 19th AGOA Forum in Abidjan

Jul 22, 2019

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The AGOA Forum is the culmination of the past twenty years by Côte d’Ivoire. This annual event brings together everyone involved in the implementation of AGOA in the US and countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Read this article to learn more!

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International Trade

China Plus One: Why US Manufacturers Are Shifting their Production to Vietnam

Jul 19, 2019

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Vietnam has become an attractive outsourcing location for U.S. manufacturers. That’s mostly due to low labour cost, enhanced trade agreements, and the proximity to traditional manufacturing hubs in China. Read this article to learn more!

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Australia

Australia Now: ASEAN Becomes Focus Area of Australia’s Diplomatic Flagship Program

Jul 15, 2019

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Australia Now is the diplomatic flagship of the Australian government and the world is increasingly looking at ASEAN as a unified economic block. The goal is to build political and economic ties for the future.

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eCommerce

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Tips for starting your own eCommerce business

Jul 05, 2019

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A well-designed website is one of the main tools of an e-commerce business. Its other necessary features include: quality, reliability, payment security, and efficient after-sales service.

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Africa

Understanding Cameroon’s Industrial Free Zones

Jul 03, 2019

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There are nine industrial free zones in Cameroon, managed by MAGZI, that facilitates their production process and offers fiscal benefits, rights and other trade opportunities.

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