Day: March 12, 2023

Mar 12

Global Plastic Waste Export Import Business Opportunities

The issue of plastic waste has become a global environmental problem that requires urgent attention. Millions of tons of plastic waste are generated every year, and a significant portion of this waste ends up in our oceans and landfills, polluting the environment and harming wildlife. In response, many countries are seeking solutions to manage and reduce plastic waste, creating new business opportunities in the process. One of the ways in which countries are tackling plastic waste is through export and Read Full Details…

Mar 12

India-born Rajesh Agrawal to lead London trade mission to India

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) London Deputy Mayor for Business Rajesh Agrawal will lead a delegation to India starting March 13, in the first in-person trade mission run by the Mayor’s International Business Programme to the country since 2019, to promote stronger trade and investment links. On a four-day mission from March 13-16, India-born Agrawal will visit New Delhi and Bengaluru and will be joined by 10 London tech companies including Electric Miles, Guider, OneID, and Softools, according to a Read Full Details…

Mar 12

Costa Rica begins construction of border post in Peñas Blancas

The Ministry of Foreign Trade (COMEX) informed that the construction of the border post in Peñas Blancas, Guanacaste, has begun. This was possible thanks to a loan agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank. “The works will be located on the borderline, in the same place where the current buildings are located and will cover an area of approximately 20,000 m2. The new infrastructure comprises new buildings and the remodeling of existing works, including approximately 72,000 m2 of streets and 9,500 Read Full Details…

Mar 12

US’ cotton product imports in 2022 drop post last year’s high: USDA

US cotton product imports in the calendar year 2022 were down after reaching the highest level in a decade (measured in square meters equivalent). Cotton product imports in 2022 were a record $57.0 billion, nearly $8.0 billion higher than the previous year as per the International Trade Administration’s Office of Textile and Apparels (OTEXA). Despite lower import volumes, a higher value was attributed to greater unit values and US consumers’ sustained demand for goods.Robust levels of consumer discretionary income, low Read Full Details…