An energy meeting, focusing on rocketing oil prices, concluded Sunday, 22 June 2008, in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea city of Jeddah, with a statement calling for "improved" transparency and regulation in oil production and financial markets dealing in crude. 23 Jun 2008
China and the United States have pledged to further expand mutual cooperation at the 4th round of their Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) in Annapolis, USA, on Tuesday, 17 June 2008. 18 Jun 2008
Cape Classics, reputedly the largest importer of fine South African wine into the USA, expects 2008 to be a banner year, building on the success of fiscal year 2007, which was the strongest in the company's history. 17 Jun 2008
South Africa will be looking to further expand trade relations with Thailand at the 8th annual Thailand Exhibition in South Africa next week. 11 Jun 2008
Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad will attend a two-day session of the South Africa/Malawi Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) this week to strengthen bilateral programmes of cooperation with Malawi. 9 Jun 2008
Economic ties between South Africa and Spain are being given a boost with Foreign Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma meeting her Spanish counterpart for a four-day visit, beginning on Wednesday, 4 June 2008. 5 Jun 2008
South Africa and Nigeria are to advance their relations through a three-day visit by Nigerian's President Umari Yar'Adua to the country which starts today, Monday, 2 June 2008. 2 Jun 2008
The Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Planning in conjunction with ABSA on Friday, 23 May 2008, held a luncheon to acknowledge the achievements of Mpumalanga trade sector and other giants that make the provincial economy tick. 26 May 2008
Exports from the KwaZulu-Natal to the international community are set to increase with the new Dube Trade Port situated at the north of Durban and the new International Airport. 19 May 2008
South Africa and Qatar are to advance South-South co-operation by consolidating bilateral political, economic and trade relations. 5 May 2008
As South Africa and China celebrate their 10th year of strong and sound diplomatic relations, SA officially opens its Consulate-General in Shanghai. 29 Apr 2008
Emerging farmers in KwaZulu-Natal will now have the opportunity to export their organic vegetables to international markets. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Department of Agriculture and Land Affairs and a Swiss company, BioSwiss. 21 Apr 2008
Mmabatho - A trade and investment seminar aimed at strengthening ties and developing economic relations between Botswana and the North West Province of South Africa is scheduled to take place this month. 17 Apr 2008
Europe's €11bn business-to-consumer (B2C)* parcels market is emerging as a high growth opportunity for many businesses that of late had been focusing on their business-to-business (B2B) service. 9 Apr 2008
For Swartland it was a proud moment when they were selected by E&J Gallo, one of the world's leading wineries, to work with Gallo's team to produce their South African brand “Sebeka”. 7 Apr 2008
Brothers David and Justin Letschert have turned a R3-million a year local operation into a R661-million worldwide player in only seven years. 7 Apr 2008
Appletiser's expansion into global markets continues to show strong returns, the company says, with the successful launch of Peartiser supporting double-digit global growth for the South African-born beverage brand. The brand's growth in the United Kingdom has been particularly strong over 2007, coming in at over 30%. 3 Apr 2008
South Africa and Chile have agreed to actively expand economic and trade links between the two countries following bilateral discussions on Tuesday, 25 March 2008. 27 Mar 2008
South Africa has undertaken to further strengthen bilateral relations with Bulgaria, a country viewed as the gateway to eastern Europe. 17 Mar 2008
The revised Capital Projects Feasibility Programme, which is intended to facilitate feasibility studies, will increase South Africa's exports, stimulate growth for the local capital goods and services sector and allied industries. 17 Mar 2008
