Kenya’s Airlines Warn of Regional Competitiveness Loss Over Proposed VAT on Aircraft Imports
Kenyan airlines have warned that the country will lose its regional aviation competitiveness if the proposed value-added tax (VAT) on imported aircraft and spacecraft is implemented. The Association of Air…
Smuggled Coffee Brands Thrive in Pakistan Amid High Customs Tariffs and Duties
Smuggled coffee brands are thriving in Pakistan amid high customs tariffs and duty. The coffee drinking culture in the country is expanding, driven by shifting consumer preferences, particularly among the…
Local Auto Industry Urges Government to Regulate Illegal Used Car Imports
The local auto industry has urged the government to regulate the influx of illegal used car imports, which are negatively impacting the sales of locally assembled vehicles. Industry stakeholders have…
Shelled Cashew Nuts Prices Set to Rise Due to Supply Chain Disruptions and Crop Failures
The global market for shelled cashew nuts is expected to face a significant price hike due to various factors. Supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have led…
Pakistani Cabinet Rejects Request to Import Animals, Prioritizes Domestic Concerns
The Pakistani cabinet has rejected a request to import animals, according to reports. The Punjab Wildlife Department had conveyed its intent to import wild animals with cloven hooves from South…
China Lifts Import Bans on Australian Beef Producers, Mending Trade Ties
China has lifted its import bans on five major Australian beef producers, marking a significant step in mending trade ties between the two nations. China had imposed the bans in…
Oman Seeks to Boost Agricultural Imports from Pakistan, Explores Investment Opportunities
The Consul General of Oman, Eng. Sami Abdullah Al Khanjari, has expressed Oman’s desire to import onions and other agricultural products from Pakistan. Currently, Oman imports 60% of its rice…
Ethiopia’s Emerging Economic Sectors: Enhancing Growth and Development
Ethiopia, home to over 120 million people, is endowed with abundant natural resources including vast arable land, favorable climate, and productive labor forces. In the last two decades, the government…
Iran to Halt Wheat Imports for Almost a Year, Boosts Domestic Production
Iran has announced that it will not import any wheat until March 2025, a significant shift in its import strategy. This decision comes after the country had been importing wheat…
Nigeria’s Rising Food Imports: A Growing Concern for Food Security and Economy
Nigeria’s food import bill has been rising at an alarming rate, posing a significant challenge to the country’s food security and economic stability. Some key points: Nigeria’s food and beverage…