Tonga is represented at the Pacific Regional Tripartite Employment Conference 2025 and celebration of the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s 50th Anniversary in the Pacific in Nadi this week. Tonga’s national tripartite delegation was led by the Hon. Kapelieli Lanumata, Minister for Trade…
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The Division of Consumer Protection and Fair Trade, in collaboration with Tonga Health, successfully carried out an initiative to promote healthy food consumption by encouraging the purchase of fruits and vegetables imported into the country at more affordable prices for…
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After more than 10 years of careful assessment, New Zealand has approved Tonga’s market access request for fresh pineapple export pathway. The lengthy process reflects strict requirements mandated by New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industry (MPI) to review import health standards for pineapples and also…
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Suva, Fiji – A series of high-level Ministerial Meetings of the Pacific Islands Forum will begin this month in Suva, bringing together senior officials, government ministers, and leaders from across the region to progress key regional priorities. Throughout July, Pacific ACP…
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Tonight we celebrated excellence and creativity at the Tonga Trade Fair Award Night. Best Decorated Booth Awards – Acknowledging outstanding presentation across 7 business sectors. Exporter of the Year Awards – Recognising top-performing Tongan exporters in 6 key industries. The…
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Proudly opened by HRH Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala at Queen Salote Memorial Hall this morning. In his remarks, this trade fair is more than just an event — it showcases the hard work of individuals, families, businesses, and communities that together create…
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Last week (19–20 June), the Commonwealth Trade Ministers gathered in Windhoek, Namibia, for the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM). The CEO of Ministry of Trade and Economic Development, Distaquaine Tuihalamaka, attended this significant event to represent Tonga in discussions…
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Increasing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Tonga remains a top priority for the Government. To support this objective, the Ministry of Trade & Economic Development (MTED), with the support of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU), has been working…
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