CEO Ms. Distaquaine Tuihalamaka joined at the eighth PACER Plus Joint Committee Meeting held in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from 5–6 May 2025. The meeting brought together senior officials from PACER Plus member countries to review the progress of the 2024–2025…
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Hon. Kapelieli Lanumata, Minister for Trade and Economic Development (MTED), successfully led a two-day official visit to Vavaʻu, reinforcing MTED efforts to support economic growth, digital transformation for businesses and consumer protection across Vavaʻu. 𝑫𝑨𝒀 1 (15/04/2025) • Courtesy Visit…
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The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) Hon. Kapelieli Lanumata welcomed New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rt Hon. Winston Peters to the Lapaha Packhouse, where major milestones in Tonga’s agricultural development were highlighted. Tonga has been…
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Today, we mark World Consumer Rights Day – a global event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting fair treatment for all consumers. It is one of MTED’s mandates to build consumer awareness and provide fair solutions when problems arise, so…
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The MTED Pack House in Lapaha has officially achieved its full HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certification, marking a significant milestone for Tonga’s agricultural exports. The certification was awarded to the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development in August 2024 and was formally presented…
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The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting (PACPTOM) and the Forum Trade Officials Meeting (FTOM) convened on February 26-27, 2025, in Suva, Fiji, under the theme “Fostering Trade to Build a Resilient and Sustainable Pasifiki.” The CEO for the Ministry of…
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The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED), in collaboration with the Tonga Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. (TCCI), successfully hosted the third Tonga National Business Conference (TNBC) 2025 from February 18–19. This two-day event brought together government leaders,…
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