A high-level delegation from Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) emirate is arriving in South Africa in early February to discuss investments from South African companies in this and other United Arab Emirates (UAE). The events will be held in Johannesburg at the Montecasino Palazzo and Cape Town at the One & Only on 7 and 8 February 2012, respectively. 26 Jan 2012
President Jacob Zuma has asked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to review the ban on South African horses and meat produce. 16 Nov 2011
Brazil has announced that it will again host a trade mission to South Africa from 28-30 November 2011 where Brazilian entrepreneurs will participate in seminars, technical visits and business rounds with potential South African buyers, to demonstrate the country's commitment to increasing bilateral trade and investment. 15 Nov 2011
A South Africa Week will be hosted by the South African High Commission in Nigeria at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja from 16-18 November 2011, in order to promote South African industry, trade and cultural relations. 31 Oct 2011
Seven years of SA trade negotiations with the EU could be nearing an end with access for agricultural goods set to improve. 24 Oct 2011
Substandard imports flooding the South African market are killing local business, the SA Bureau of Standards (SABS) said on Thursday, 20 October 2011. 21 Oct 2011
Bulk export volumes rose by 10.0% in September from September 2010 despite a monthly decline of 8.7% to 10.8 million tons (Mt), data supplied by Transnet National Ports Authority on Tuesday, 11 October, showed. 12 Oct 2011
Wool prices took another dip at this week's sale as the turbulence in commodity markets and market uncertainty continued and the Cape Wools market indicator dropped 5.5% to close the day at R86.61/kg (clean). 6 Oct 2011
Diversified Turkish conglomerates are on the acquisitions prowl in SA, stalking listed and private companies in the construction, fast-moving consumer goods and infrastructure sectors. 4 Oct 2011
A ban on some meat exports after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak could cost South Africa over US$490 million a year, an industry group said Monday, 3 October 2011. 3 Oct 2011
South Africa will soon resume exporting raw wool to China after an agreement was reached on the issuing of health clearance certificates pertaining to rift valley fever (RVF), Cape Wools SA said on Wednesday, 7 September 2011. 8 Sep 2011
Bidvest's earnings have risen by 8,5% given it diluted headline earnings of 1153,9 cents a share for the year to June on the back of demand for its products in China according to an article published in Business Day. 29 Aug 2011
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has urged the private sector to come up with projects that will enhance South African exports to India. 29 Aug 2011
While speculation remains rife over whether the Swiss National Bank (SNB) will peg the Swiss franc to reverse its recent sharp gains, the Swiss watch industry has found itself in the midst of boom, anticipating that the export record of 17 billion Swiss francs achieved in 2008 will be exceeded this year. 17 Aug 2011
The Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA Global Trade Portal), is the source of international import export trade leads, events, and links to over 8 000 international trade (export and import) related websites. 26 Jul 2011
The Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries (CBI) is an agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and part of the development cooperation effort of the Netherlands. It is inspired by contributing to trade-led economic growth and the resulting reduction of poverty in developing countries. The mission is to strengthen the economic relations between these countries and Europe. 26 Jul 2011
At a seminar held yesterday 19 July 2011, in Johannesburg, the Brazilian Poultry Association (UBABEF), in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), reinforced and developed relationships between local industry players and Brazil, reportedly the world's largest exporter of poultry products. 20 Jul 2011
At the opening ceremony of the Thailand Trade Show 2011, His Excellency Tharit Charungvat, the Ambassador of Thailand to South Africa, announced the opening of a centre focused on fostering trade between South Africa and Thailand, to be named the Thai Trade Distribution Centre (TTDC). It will be established in the latter part of this year in Observatory, Cape Town. 10 Jul 2011
The Thailand Trade Show 2011 will take place in Hall 1 of the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 30 June to 2 July 2011, with free admission. The first day is for trade only, while the following two days are for both trade and the public. 28 Jun 2011
A reminder that the tenth Thailand Trade Show 2011 at the Sandton Convention Centre will open on Thursday 30 June from 9.30am to 6pm for trade companies only and for trade and public on Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July from 9.30am to 6pm and 9.30am to 4pm respectively. Entrance is free. 20 Jun 2011
