MTED Briefs the Prime Minister on Business Reform Progress and Priority Projects
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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Hon. Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Viliami Uasikē Lātū Appointed Minister for Trade and Economic Development
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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New Regulations and Fees for Company Registration, Business Licences, and Business Name Registration
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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Pineapple Farmers in Vavaʻu Receive Equipment Support
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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Tonga Participates in Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting 2025 in Honiara
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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Tonga participated at the Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF) 32nd Meeting held at Bandung, Indonesia
Tonga participated at the APLMF Forum meeting held at Bandung Indonesia from the 5-7 November, 2025. The Asia-Pacific Legal Metrology Forum (APLMF) is a forum of legal metrology authorities, with an objective to develop legal metrology and the promotion of free and…
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Celebrating Constitution 150 with a Mini Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism, and Trade Showcase
MTED co-hosted the Mini Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism, and Trade Show on Friday 31st Oct 2025 at the National Sport Complex Playing Field, Nuku’alofa. It provided a platform for 17 Buy Tonga Made businesses to showcase locally produced goods, including handicrafts,…
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