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China and Japan take a trip to Cuba
In the next few days, the prime ministers of Japan and China will visit Havana to talk about trade and investment. The two countries hope to gain a foothold in a market that is still off- limits to US companies.
Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce to plan trade, technical missions to Egypt in 2017
GOEIC, ABCC are geared up to ensure Brazilian exports fulfil Egyptian requirements, says CEO of chamber
15.7% decline in Egypt’s trade deficit in June: CAPMAS
EGP 2.3bn increase in exports and EGP 3.2bn decrease in imports
Customs Authority, General Authority for Control of Exports and Imports to be linked electronically: Finance Ministry
This protocol for electronic information exchange reduces the time needed for clearance, which in turn will cut down costs
27th Arab Summit: between vague prospects for cooperation and prioritising Palestine
Arab leaders have vowed to work together on security concerns since 2014, but the threat of extremism and sectarian strife rages on
19% increase in industrial investments compared to last year
This year 1,304 approvals for investment projects were granted in comparison to 1,099 approvals in 2015
Bread rolls from Bosnia
Sarajevo’s Klas bakery benefits from trade with the EU. It’s one of the few Bosnian economic success stories. Conditions are tough for businesses, as Daniel Heinrich reports from Sarajevo.
Parliament ratifies Egypt’s Trade Union Federation bill following consistent delays
The bill has been on hold for more than two months because parliament members didn’t have quorum
Brexit will not negatively affect Egypt, UK trade relations: Donaldson
Current trade relations between Egypt and the UK will not worsen, but improve, says UK trade envoy
DP World Sokhna adopts new SOLAS regulations 1 July
Shippers will be required to verify the gross mass of their containers
With TTIP talks stuttering, free trade is reaching its limits
Points of discord remain, time is running thin, and the public mood is souring on free trade – does TTIP stand a chance? The EU and the US are meeting for the 14th time, and the Sisyphean boulder is only getting heavier.
Trade balance deficit declines by 44.4% in March: CAPMAS
Exports increase by 11.7%, imports decrease by 27.2%
Belgian trade mission visiting Egypt aims to enhance bilateral trade
The mission concluded with a visit to the construction site of the Egyptian Grand Museum
Egypt to impose EGP 900 fee on sugar exports until year’s end: industry minister
This decision will secure the needs of the local sugar market, says Qabil
Egypt’s trade deficit declines by 24.9% in January 2016: CAPMAS
Exports fall short by EGP 10.6bn, compared to EGP 32.9bn in imports in January
Egyptian ministers praise Egypt-Saudi cooperation
Several cooperation agreements are expected to be signed during King Salman’s visit
Egyptian building materials trade mission to Lebanon secures four export contracts
The mission finalised an agreement between the Egyptian polycarbonate sheet company Polyee Playst and Lebanese companies operating in Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Iraq, and Kuwait
Qabil discusses development of cooperation with EU delegation
Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Tarek Qabil met with the delegation of the European Union (EU) to Egypt with whom he discussed the importance of strengthening Euro-Mediterranean relations through the introduction of new programs and initiatives, and enhancing mutual cooperation within the region. “Egypt is keen to develop trade and economic relations with the …
ICS, Egyptian government turn attention to increasing Suez Canal trade volume
Speaking at the Suez Canal Global Conference (SCGC) in Cairo, the chamber’s general-secretary, Peter Hinchliffe, noted the inauguration of the Suez Canal extension in 2015 had already contributed to an addition in the total volume of international trade
Egyptian-Brazilian trade ties indicate strong relationship
Brazil and Egypt continue to enjoy strong trade relations, a resounding demonstration of the countries’ strategic partnership. It is a relationship that stems back as far as 1924 when bilateral relations between Egypt and Brazil began. Over the years, the countries have enjoyed friendly ties and struck agreements on many important global issues, particularly in …
Egyptian exports to Arab and Nile basin countries up in October
Imports from Nile basin countries declined from $107.2m to $29.42m year-on-year
Italy eyes energy projects in Egypt
Italian Minister of Economy Federica Guidi previously said Egypt is keen on attracting Italian investments
Transport Ministry aims to facilitate trade movement through set of expansionary projects
Dependence on rail and river transport saves EGP 6bn per year, says minister
Australian delegation to Egypt to assess investment opportunities
Bilateral trade between Egypt and Australia in FY 2014/2015 recorded at $386m
11.8% decline in trade balance deficit: CAPMAS
Imports declined by 8.1% to amount to EGP 47.26bn during October 2015 compared to EGP 51.43bn last year
Egyptian exports down 2.3% in 2014: CAPMAS
Petroleum exports decline by 15.7%
Egypt considers exporting food products to Cyprus
Supply Minister says Egypt can benefit from position of Cyprus to export to the EU
EU, Russia, Ukraine trade talks fail
Negotiations between the European Union, Russia and Ukraine aimed at resolving disagreements over a free trade deal between Brussels and Kiev have failed, adding to the already deep divisions between the three sides.
22.1% decrease in trade balance deficit in September 2015
The deficit recorded EGP 29.49bn in September 2015, compared to EGP 37.86bn in the same month in 2014
