Ghana has reinforced its role in shaping international maritime policy through active participation in the 11th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC-11), held in London from 8–12 September 2025. The technical committee, considered the IMO’s key regulatory body for cargo transport standards, placed major emphasis on container safety amid rising incidents of containers lost at sea. These losses present threats to global supply chains, marine environments, and port operational efficiency. During the session, delegates finalized draft interim guidelines for ships using hydrogen as fuel, which are expected to secure approval at…

MIE Events DMCC has announced that CTW Global 2025 will be held on 8–9 October at Atlantis – The Palm, Dubai. Positioned as a leading international trade and services summit, the event will bring together global business leaders, investors, service providers, and government entities to foster partnerships and explore emerging opportunities. The two-day summit will feature keynote sessions by industry experts, an exhibition of global trade and service providers, and a series of workshops, seminars, and B2B matchmaking programs designed to drive meaningful business connections. Reflecting the UAE’s growing influence in global trade in services, CTW Global 2025 will spotlight…

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has cautioned that the global dominance of the U.S. dollar heightens the impact of financial shocks originating in the United States, with potential risks set to grow as dollar-linked stablecoins spread internationally. In the Issue Note released on the 15th, Dollar Hegemony and the Global Spillover of U.S.-Origin Shocks, the central bank examined how U.S. financial turbulence reverberates through global markets via the dollar’s international functions. The report was authored by Son Min-gyu, head of the financial modeling team at the BOK’s Economic Modeling Division. The study highlighted the dollar’s central role in international finance…

U.S. and China began fresh talks in Madrid on Sunday as the two sides attempted to steady their strained trade relationship, tackle the looming divestiture deadline for TikTok, and address Washington’s calls for allied nations to impose tariffs on China over its continued purchases of Russian oil. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer arrived at the Palacio de Santa Cruz, Spain’s foreign ministry headquarters, shortly before Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang. The discussions mark the fourth round of high-level talks in Europe in as many months, following earlier meetings in Geneva, London, and Stockholm, as…

The government of India is preparing to launch consultations with industry stakeholders to frame guidelines that would allow an inventory-based model for e-commerce exports, aiming to expand global market access for small and medium sellers. Industry players have long urged such a move, but progress has gained urgency after the United States scrapped a provision permitting tax-free imports of small packages valued up to $800, a change that could weigh heavily on the growth prospects of Indian exporters. If adopted, the proposal would mark a departure from India’s existing foreign direct investment (FDI) rules, which currently prohibit foreign e-commerce marketplaces…

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM), and the OPEC Fund for International Development have signed a $100 million syndicated Murabaha financing facility to support Bangladesh’s fertilizer imports, reinforcing the nation’s food and energy security. The facility, signed in favor of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, will be channelled through the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) for the purchase of fertilizers from Saudi Arabia. It marks ITFC’s first sovereign financing to Bangladesh for fertilizer imports, expanding its long-standing partnership beyond energy while deepening trade cooperation among OIC member states. This initiative is part of a…

CTW Global 2025, organized by MIE Events DMCC, is set to return on October 8–9, 2025, at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, as a premier international platform driving trade, investment, and innovation across the world’s fastest-evolving service sectors. Strategically positioned at the heart of the UAE’s emergence as a global services hub, CTW Global 2025 brings together decision-makers, investors, and innovators from around the world. The event features a high-impact summit, industry-focused exhibition, interactive workshops, and curated B2B and B2G matchmaking, creating a dynamic environment for growth, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. A Premier Platform for Global Business Development As the global…

Pakistan’s exports have remained steady at $5.11 billion during the first two months of FY26, despite facing a difficult global trade environment, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The development was shared during a high-level review meeting of the country’s trade performance for July and August 2025. The ministry said the textile and apparel sector continued to anchor export activity, recording a 10% increase and reaffirming its role as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Encouraging growth was also seen in regional markets, with exports to Africa rising by 9% and to South Asia by 7%. Meanwhile, shipments to North America…

Armenian fashion brands are stepping onto the European stage this September, participating in two of the continent’s most prominent trade fairs with the support of the International Trade Center (ITC). The initiative is part of the EU-funded ‘Building Sustainable Apparel and Agribusiness Value Chains in Armenia’ project and is being carried out in close cooperation with Armenia’s Ministry of Economy. From 6 to 8 September, five Armenian labels showcased their designs at Who’s Next Paris 2025, one of Europe’s largest fashion exhibitions. The event welcomed more than 45,000 visitors, including global retailers, multibrand store representatives, and e-commerce leaders, offering Armenian…

Mexico has unveiled sweeping new tariffs on imports from China and other Asian countries, a move aimed at shielding domestic industries while countering the impact of U.S. trade measures. The import taxes, included in President Claudia Sheinbaum’s budget proposal, will cover more than 1,400 products with rates reaching up to 50%. Items targeted include light vehicles, auto parts, textiles, shoes, plastics, electronics, and toys. The budget, which is expected to pass easily through Congress, where the governing party holds majorities, marks one of Sheinbaum’s strongest trade measures since taking office. Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said the tariffs would affect 8.6%…