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NZ APPROVES TONGA’S FRESH PINEAPPLE EXPORT PATHWAY

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…

Ministerial Meetings to Shape Priorities for 54th Pacific Islands Forum

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…

Award Night Highlights – Tonga Trade Fair 2025

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…

Tonga Trade Fair 2025 is officially open!

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…

Tonga Joined Commonwealth Trade Talks to Strengthen Multilateral System

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…

MTED and PACER Plus Collaborate to Boost Investment Promotion

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…

Inaugural Pacific Regional Kava Festival – Protect Our Cultural Heritage While Advancing Economic Growth

“We gather to celebrate more than just a plant; we celebrate our heritage, our unity, and our shared aspirations as Pacific people.” – HRH Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho, at the official opening of the Inaugural Pacific Regional Kava Festival. Tonga…

Tonga Fresh Produce Mini Trade Forum Opens to Boost Export Opportunities

The Tonga Fresh Produce Mini Trade Forum officially opened today, bringing together key stakeholders across the fresh produce supply chain. This forum, hosted under the Enhanced Pacific Market Access Partnership (EPMAP), underscores Tonga’s commitment to improving export opportunities and promoting…

MTED Welcomes the Pacific IP Community

Tonga is hosting the Heads of Intellectual Property Office Conference (HIPOC) on May 19–20, 2025. With the theme “A Whole of Government Approach to Intellectual Property Development in the Pacific”, we’re bringing together leaders from across the Pacific to talk…