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CTV News
06-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow leading trade mission to the U.K., Ireland
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow speaks during a panel at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in Ottawa on Friday, May 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow will be leading a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland, which she says will focus on supporting economic opportunities for Toronto businesses and workers. The trip was set to begin Sunday and Chow says she will be accompanied by leaders from Toronto's film industry. The mayor is scheduled to meet with production companies and broadcasters to encourage Canadian content production through agreements with Ireland and the U.K. Chow says at a time of 'historic uncertainty,' reliable trade partners have never been more important, adding the trip is part of the city's economic action plan to respond to U.S. tariffs. The mayor has meetings scheduled with the Ireland-Canada Business Association, Enterprise Ireland executives and the UK-Canada Chamber of Commerce. She is also scheduled to participate in bilateral meetings with Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam and London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 6, 2025. The Canadian Press
Irish Times
09-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
More than 20 Irish companies on Asian trade mission
More than 20 food and drink companies are seeking new business in South Korea and Japan this week with Martin Heydon , Minister for Agriculture and key State export agencies. Mr Heydon is leading a trade mission, with Enterprise Ireland , the agency responsible for developing Irish industry, and Bord Bia , which promotes the country's food business abroad. The mission's two legs will involve 22 Irish companies, including the likes of Kerry Group, Jameson, Lakeland Dairies, Carberry, Sliver Hill Duck, Kepak, ABP and Tírlan. Mr Heydon predicted that the visit would allow the Republic to build on commercial and official relationships it has developed with Korea and Japan. READ MORE Japan is the world's third biggest beef importer while Korea ranks fourth. Between them they buy more than one million tonnes a-year. The mission will take in Seoul Food, Korea's biggest exhibition for the food and drinks industries, and Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, expected to lure more than 28 million visitors and in which 160 countries are participating. The Korean leg will give producers the opportunity to build on the opening of that country's market to Irish beef last year, when the product was launched in September. Jim O'Toole, Bord Bia chief executive, pointed out that Irish beef has a competitive edge over rivals as it is grass fed, which the agency's research shows Korean consumers regard as healthier and more natural. 'This sets us apart from our grain-fed competitors in the market, and one we are using to reach an affluent consumer base,' he said. Mr Heydon stressed that the mission's focus was to build on and promote the State's reputation in agri-food in the Republic of Korea and Japan and the wider Asia market. It offered opportunities to 'showcase Ireland as a source of high-quality food, including dairy products, meat, seafood, drinks, prepared consumer foods and food ingredients', he added. The Japanese leg will include a focus on the drinks business, with a dozen companies from that industry represented, including Clonakilty Distiller, Dingle Distillery, Curraghmore Irish Whiskey, and Hyde Irish Whiskey. Expo Osaka will include an Irish Whiskey VIP Tour for buyers and media. Drinks is one of the Republic's more valuable home-grown industries, serving 113 export markets worth €2 billion in 2024. The mission will also have a political element with two ministerial meetings. Mr Heydon recently pointed out that it was critical for Irish agri-food to continue seeking new markets.
Zawya
29-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises 180 bilateral business meetings in Manila
Memorandum of Understanding signed with Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to enhance bilateral cooperation Salem Al Shamshi: ' Our trade mission to the Philippines comes as part of our ongoing drive to enable meaningful international expansion for local companies and strengthen investment ties with business communities worldwide. ' Non-oil trade between Dubai and the Philippines reached a value of AED 3.1 billion i n 2024. A total of 2,15 4 businesses from the Philippines were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce at the end of 2024, reflecting annual growth of 37%. Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised 180 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and their counterparts in the Philippines. The meetings in Manila marked the first stop of the chamber's trade mission to Southeast Asia, which includes both the Philippines and Thailand, and forms part of the 'New Horizons' initiative aimed at supporting the global expansion of local companies into promising international markets. The trade mission to the Philippines featured representatives from 17 private sector companies in Dubai, spanning a diverse range of sectors including food and beverages, agriculture, automotive, construction, electronics, hospitality, human resources and services, industrial lubricants, investment, and perfume retail. Salem Al Shamsi, Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, said: 'We are dedicated to fostering new avenues for trade between Dubai and high-potential global markets. Our trade mission to the Philippines comes as part of our ongoing drive to enable meaningful international expansion for local companies and strengthen investment ties with business communities worldwide. These efforts enhance Dubai's position as a global trade hub and contribute to the sustained growth of its non-oil exports.' As part of the mission, Dubai Chamber of Commerce hosted a business forum in Manila entitled 'Doing Business with the Philippines' The event was hosted in collaboration with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Manila, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Philippines Board of Investment, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Export Marketing Bureau, and the Consulate General of the Philippines in Dubai. The forum featured remarks from H.E. Mohamed Obaid Al Qataam Al Zaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines; H.E. Enunina V. Mangio, President of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Ms. Ma. Anna Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, Special Envoy to the United Arab Emirates for Trade and Investment. During the forum, which was attended by 314 participants, Dubai Chambers signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to enhance cooperation, strengthen bilateral trade relations, and explore new areas of collaboration between the business communities in Dubai and the Philippines. Dubai Chambers also delivered a presentation showcasing Dubai's strategic advantages as a global business hub, highlighting potential areas for cooperation between the two markets and the competitive value proposition Dubai offers to Filipino companies. Non-oil trade between Dubai and the Philippines reached a value of AED 3.1 billion in 2024. The number of active Filipino companies registered with Dubai Chamber of Commerce reached 2,154 by the end of last year, representing year-over-year growth of approximately 37%. Dubai Chamber of Commerce has identified several high-potential export sectors from Dubai to the Philippines, including leather, car parts, fertilisers, flat-rolled iron/steel, organic chemicals, and flooring materials. The chamber also highlighted promising sectors for Dubai-based companies to invest in within the Philippines, including tourism, agri-industries, telecommunications, logistics, and healthcare. About Dubai Chamber of Commerce Established in 1965, Dubai Chamber of Commerce continues to represent, support, and protect the interests of the business community in Dubai, create a stimulating business environment, and promote the emirate as a global business hub. The chamber is one of three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, which was restructured under a decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Arabian Business
22-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai Chamber of Commerce to visit Philippines and Thailand on trade mission
The mission comes as part of the 'New Horizons' initiative, which aims to support the expansion of local companies into promising global markets. The chamber hosted a virtual briefing session for members of the trade mission, which includes representatives from a diverse range of Dubai-based companies operating in sectors such as: Food and beverages Human resources Automotive trade Hospitality Industrial oils Agriculture Electronics Investment Dubai Chamber of Commerce to visit Philippines and Thailand Participants were briefed on the mission's programme, which features meetings and bilateral business matchmaking sessions between companies from Dubai and their counterparts in the Philippines and Thailand to explore opportunities for collaboration, align interests, and identify potential areas for growth. Attendees also gained valuable insights into the economic landscape and market dynamics of both countries. The 'New Horizons' initiative is a key pillar of the chamber's efforts to promote the global expansion of Dubai-based companies and enable them to capitalise on rewarding opportunities in new international markets. The initiative aligns with the goals of the 'Dubai Global' initiative, which seeks to help local companies explore new business prospects across 30 priority markets worldwide.
Emirates 24/7
22-05-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises trade mission to the Philippines, Thailand
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has completed preparations for its upcoming trade mission to the Philippines and Thailand, which will take place from 26th to 30th May. The mission comes as part of the 'New Horizons' initiative, which aims to support the expansion of local companies into promising global markets. The chamber hosted a virtual briefing session for members of the trade mission, which includes representatives from a diverse range of Dubai-based companies operating in sectors such as food and beverages, human resources, the automotive trade, hospitality, industrial oils, agriculture, electronics, and investment. Participants were briefed on the mission's programme, which features meetings and bilateral business matchmaking sessions between companies from Dubai and their counterparts in the Philippines and Thailand to explore opportunities for collaboration, align interests, and identify potential areas for growth. Attendees also gained valuable insights into the economic landscape and market dynamics of both countries. The 'New Horizons' initiative is a key pillar of the chamber's efforts to promote the global expansion of Dubai-based companies and enable them to capitalise on rewarding opportunities in new international markets. The initiative aligns with the goals of the "Dubai Global" initiative, which seeks to help local companies explore new business prospects across 30 priority markets worldwide. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
