The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) is currently reviewing and updating the Weights and Measures Act 1988. As part of this work, Peter Harrington from British Standards Institution (BSI) is in Tonga to support stakeholder consultations and gather…
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This morning, the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) Hon. Minister Dr. Viliami Uasike Lātū welcomed a courtesy visit from the European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Pacific, H.E. Barbara Plinkert. Discussions covered Tonga’s trade relationship with the EU…
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon. Dr. Viliami Uasikē Lātū met with the Hon. Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua, to present a mid-year update on key reforms and projects. The update covered significant progress on major…
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The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) announces the appointment of Hon. Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Viliami Uasikē Lātū, as Minister for Trade and Economic Development. Hon. Dr. Lātū will also continue to serve concurrently as Minister of Justice.…
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The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development informs the public that new Regulations and new fees will apply for: Effective date: 2 February 2026 Online submission required All new applications, renewals, and filings must be submitted online. Paper filing or…
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Tools and equipment have been delivered to pineapple farmers in Vavaʻu this week to help improve farm monitoring and maintenance and prepare for the upcoming export initiative approved by New Zealand towards the end of November 2025. The assistance, provided…
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The Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) 2025 was held from 3–6 November 2025 in Honiara, Solomon Islands, under the theme “Sustainable Reintegration Begins with Fair and Effective Recruitment” The annual event brought together labour mobility stakeholders from across the Pacific, including representatives from Tonga,…
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