Tonga proudly showcased its cultural and trade potential at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2024. The five-day event brought together nations and businesses from around the globe to uncover exciting…
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The meeting of trade ministers from Pacific Island countries that are parties to the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) has successfully concluded. The meeting aimed to review the future of trade and foreign investment in the…
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Representing Tonga, the delegation was led by Hon. Lord Vaea, Minister of Internal Affairs, alongside MTED CEO Distaquaine Tuโihalamaka and other senior officials from across various government sectors. This collaborative meeting fosters dialogue and sets the stage for resilient labour…
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๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ: ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ! 21 โ 29 Oct: MTED hosted a series of training sessions aimed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) around Tongatapu. This initiative helped over 60 new registered local businesses across…
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A training program led by a trade policy consultant based in Wellington NZ, Ms. Tracey Epps, is currently underway to equip relevant government agencies for Tongaโs upcoming accession to the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement (iEPA). The iEPA is a trade…
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Phase II of the development of the Tonga National Employment Policy (TNEP) completed today, Friday, October 25, 2024. Over the past three days, representatives from relevant government agencies, employers’ and workersโ groups, NGOs, education and training providers participated in focused…
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CHOGM Samoa: 23rd October 224 [Prime Minister’s Office] Dr. Viliami Uasikฤ Lฤtลซ, Minister for Trade & Economic Development, recently participated in a high-level roundtable discussion alongside distinguished leaders, including the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, The Right Hon. Gaston…
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September 24โ27, 2024, MTED hosted a National three days Seminar on WTO Trade Negotiation Skills and Agriculture. The seminar was facilitated by esteemed experts from the World Trade Organization (WTO), including Usman Ali Khilji, Edwini Kessie, and Armando Paleaz. The…
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Source: Prime Minister’s Office New York Tongaโs Minister of Trade and Economic Development and Minister of Tourism Hon. Dr. Viliami Uasike Latu attended the โStrengthening Financing for rhe SDGs: High Level Dialogue Between MDB Heads and UN Member Statesโ meeting…
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The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) recently concluded a public consultation in Vavaโu led by Mrs. Sandradee Fifita, Head of Division (HOD) for the MTED Consumer Affairs Division, on Thursday, 19th September 2024, as part of its ongoing…
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