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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“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…
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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…
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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…
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The Minister for Trade and Economic Development of Tonga, Hon. Kapelieli Lanumata, held a bilateral meeting with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, to strengthen trade and investment collaboration between the…
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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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