The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development invites talented graphic designers to participate in the Tonga Pineapple Branding Competition for 2026. The competition is to create and design a “Brand” for the Tongan Queen Faina – Tonga’s premium pineapple variety, as part…
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MTED Minister, Hon. Dr. Viliami Lātū, met with delegations from the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) to receive an update on the evaluation of Tonga’s (APG member since 2005) progress in relation to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing…
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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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