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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Minister Krauze goes on a visit to Israel

Latvia's Minister of Agriculture Armands Krauze visited Israel to promote the potential of Latvian food producers in export markets.

Feb 27 • 11:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Grants Conditional Approval for Google to Export Maps, Using it as Leverage Against U.S. Tariff Increases

The South Korean government has conditionally approved the export of high-precision maps to Google, responding to pressure from the U.S. amid increased tariff threats.

Feb 27 • 09:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Google's Approval for Exporting 'High-Precision Maps' Reduces US-Korea Trade Frictions, But...

The South Korean government has approved the export of high-precision maps demanded by American tech companies, which may influence trade negotiations between the US and Korea.

Feb 27 • 09:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Finally Grants Google 'High-Precision Map Export' Permission... Naver and Kakao to Face Inevitable Damage

The South Korean government has granted Google permission to export high-precision maps, raising concerns about the impact on domestic map service providers Naver and Kakao.

Feb 27 • 08:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan is no longer one of the 'world's top five export countries'... falling behind Korea and Italy

Japan has fallen to the seventh largest exporter in the world, overtaken by South Korea and Italy, according to a recent report from the Nikkei Asian Review.

Feb 27 • 05:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government grants conditional approval for Google to export high-precision maps...must conceal military facilities

The South Korean government has granted Google conditional approval to export high-precision maps, imposing strict security measures to protect sensitive information.

Feb 27 • 05:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves One Year Extension of Ban On Raw Shea Nut Export

President Bola Tinubu has extended the ban on raw shea nut exports in Nigeria for an additional year to enhance domestic processing and support national industries.

Feb 27 • 05:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Donald Duck is 'thirsty' for conquest; aiming for Russia, Colombia, and Chile

The Pascual Workers Cooperative is planning to expand its beverage exports to international markets, including Russia, Colombia, and Chile.

Feb 27 • 01:31 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Zimbabwe Shakes Up Lithium Prices with Export Restrictions

Zimbabwe has impacted global lithium prices by imposing immediate restrictions on the export of lithium concentrate, a crucial component for electric batteries.

Feb 26 • 23:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The EU urges Kyrgyzstan to stop re-exporting sanctioned goods to Russia

The EU has called on Kyrgyzstan to cease the re-export of banned European Union goods to Russia, as it may be helping Moscow circumvent sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 21:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the 30 Ecuadorian products that cannot enter Colombia by land, why can't they pass?

Colombia has imposed restrictions preventing 30 Ecuadorian products from entering its territory by land due to concerns about disease and protection of local industries.

Feb 26 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"The numbers don’t add up": the fishing sector asked the Government to remove taxes and warned of paralysis

The fishing sector in Argentina has warned the government that without the removal of export taxes, the industry could face a shutdown despite having generated over $2 billion in exports last year.

Feb 26 • 15:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Argentina shook the market: it made an unprecedented sale of wheat to the United States

Argentina has negotiated an unprecedented sale of wheat to the United States, specifically to Florida, with around 40,000 tons expected to be shipped at competitive prices.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

He was a combat pilot for the U.S. for 24 years and after leaving trained the Chinese Army, he is accused of conspiracy

A former U.S. Air Force combat pilot has been arrested for conspiring to provide military training to Chinese pilots without permission, violating export control laws.

Feb 26 • 14:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Recalculated": Nicolás Pino explained that Caputo and Milei told them that for now the government cannot make new reductions in withholdings

Nicolás Pino, president of the Rural Society of Argentina, stated that the national government is not planning to reduce withholdings despite recent rumors.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Govt Lithium Export Ban Sparks Hope for Value Addition

Zimbabwe's government has banned the export of raw lithium concentrate to encourage local processing and enhance economic growth.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A new export spearhead is being created in Finland – This is what it’s about

Finland is preparing a new export initiative led by the Central Organization of Finnish Enterprises (EK) to enhance resilience and security in crisis situations.

Feb 26 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Araraquara closes the last quarter of 2025 with a surplus and an increase in company creation

Araraquara has ended the fourth quarter of 2025 with a commercial surplus and an increase in active companies, although the job market has contracted.

Feb 26 • 12:14 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Zimbabwe bans the export of all its raw minerals, including lithium

Zimbabwe has imposed a ban on the export of all raw minerals, particularly lithium, to strengthen government control over its critical mining resources.

Feb 26 • 11:34 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Major lithium producer imposes export ban

Zimbabwe has enacted an immediate export ban on all raw minerals and lithium concentrates to promote local processing and curtail export malpractices.

Feb 26 • 09:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hyosung Heavy Industries 'Core Technology for West Coast Energy Highway HVDC to be Completed Next Year'

Hyosung Heavy Industries announced a roadmap to localize its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology by next year, aiming to secure sovereignty in the domestic power grid and enhance export competitiveness.

Feb 26 • 09:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Autonomous A2G Receives Approval for First 'National Core Technology' Export in Autonomous Driving

A South Korean startup, Autonomous A2G, has received government approval for the export of autonomous driving technology, marking a significant step for South Korea's entry into the Middle Eastern market.

Feb 26 • 07:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Arrest in Indiana: Former US Fighter Pilot Allegedly Trained Chinese Pilots

A former elite US fighter pilot has been arrested for allegedly training pilots of the Chinese military without the required government approval.

Feb 26 • 05:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Abattoir pauses operations on same day live export transition funds roll out

Beaufort River Meats, an abattoir in Great Southern, has temporarily closed due to a livestock shortage as transition grants related to the live sheep export ban are initiated.

Feb 26 • 04:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How other countries are fighting for export markets for food?

The article discusses the impressive growth of Poland's agricultural food exports since joining the European Union in 2004, highlighting the role of individual business initiatives and recent institutional support.

Feb 26 • 00:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Delay Tactics with Quota Tariffs Lead to Tax Claims and Restrictions on Amounts Provided

The South Korean government will impose strict penalties on importers who deliberately delay the reporting and export of goods eligible for reduced tariffs, introducing measures to enforce timely distribution.

Feb 25 • 23:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Producers worry that terrestrial blockade of exports to Colombia will generate oversupply and price drop

Ecuadorian producers are concerned that restrictions on the export of goods to Colombia could lead to oversupply and falling prices.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mercosur-EU Agreement: Government Projects Gains for Exports and Bets on Electoral Trump Card

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved the Mercosur-European Union free trade agreement, which is expected to significantly boost exports and investment.

Feb 25 • 21:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

The United States eased oil export restrictions from Venezuela to Cuba

The United States has relaxed restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba due to the severe economic crisis facing Cuba.

Feb 25 • 21:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu extends raw shea nut export ban by one year

President Bola Tinubu has extended the ban on exporting raw shea nuts for an additional year to enhance domestic processing and value addition in Nigeria.

Feb 25 • 21:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Slovnaft is missing Russian oil, but shortages are not destroying it. Fico's threats toward Ukraine are exaggerated

Slovnaft retains sufficient oil reserves and alternative supply options to continue both domestic and export operations despite the reliance on Russian oil.

Feb 25 • 16:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Government Suspends Export of All Raw Minerals, Mines Minister Says Move Is in National Interest

The Zimbabwean government has suspended the export of all raw minerals, including lithium concentrates, citing national interest and a need for increased local beneficiation.

Feb 25 • 15:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Suspends Raw Mineral Exports

The Zimbabwean government has suspended the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates to promote value addition and enhance oversight in the mining sector.

Feb 25 • 14:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Responds with Robots as China Increases Pressure

Japan is deploying long-range missiles near Taiwan as tensions escalate with China over export restrictions on critical minerals.

Feb 25 • 13:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NEPZA, Borno partner to revive moribund Banki Free Trade Zone

The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority is collaborating with the Borno State Government to revive the Banki Free Trade Zone, aiming to enhance economic growth and regional trade in North-East Nigeria.

Feb 25 • 12:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

German Prime Minister Merz visits China, meets President Xi to seek economic collaboration and express concerns

German Prime Minister Merz visited China to meet President Xi Jinping, focusing on economic collaboration and expressing concerns over export regulations affecting Germany.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reasons why the government of the Liberal Democratic Party aims to expand arms exports: Discussion of 'safeguard measures' is sidelined

The Liberal Democratic Party's security research committee in Japan is proposing a review of the operational guidelines regarding arms exports, aiming to eliminate restrictions that limit exports to specific categories of aid and military support.

Feb 25 • 11:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

China places key Japanese defense contractors and others on export blacklist

China has added 20 Japanese firms, including major defense contractors, to its export control blacklist amid escalating tensions with Japan.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A Russian will be tried in Kaunas: ensnared by a mammoth tusk and forged documents

A Russian citizen is facing trial in Kaunas for attempting to export a mammoth tusk to Switzerland using falsified customs documents.

Feb 25 • 08:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government sets export target of $740 billion for this year, focusing on eight key items

The Korean government has set an export target of $740 billion for the year, planning to support eight key sectors to achieve this goal despite existing trade pressures.

Feb 25 • 06:44 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Plan to bottle and export water from drought-prone area doesn't 'pass the pub test'

The Southern Downs Regional Council in Queensland has rejected a proposal for a water bottling facility, leading to farmers calling for a review of existing water licenses.

Feb 25 • 04:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A Major Policy Shift: The Abolition of the 'Five Types' for Expanding Weapons Exports

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is proposing a significant shift in its weapons export policy by abolishing the restrictions that limit exports to five specific purposes, allowing broader military equipment exports.

Feb 25 • 02:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What are the three principles of arms export? Japan's arms export system.

The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party is proposing a review of the guidelines governing arms exports, aiming to reduce restrictions and promote international collaboration in defense technology.

Feb 25 • 01:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ebrard says that Mexico will pay lower tariffs under the new global tax of 10% imposed by Trump

Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, claims that the new 10% global tariff announced by Trump will reduce Mexico's export tariffs, improving the country's trade position compared to previous rates.

Feb 24 • 22:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New global tariff by Trump affects a quarter of Brazilian exports to the US, says government

The new global tariffs implemented by the Trump administration impact approximately 25% of Brazilian exports to the United States, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, and Trade.

Feb 24 • 21:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colombian tariff strikes Ecuadorian companies whose sales depend up to 60% on that market

Colombia's 30% tariff on certain goods from Ecuador could endanger the sustainability of various sectors in Ecuador reliant on the Colombian market for up to 60% of their exports.

Feb 24 • 21:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert: A case of avian influenza was detected in poultry and the government suspended exports

Argentina has reported a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry, leading to a temporary suspension of exports to markets requiring disease-free status.

Feb 24 • 12:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Oil: Sleeping Shrimp

In 2025, shrimp has surpassed oil as Ecuador's main export product, marking the end of a 50-year dominance by oil.

Feb 24 • 12:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Avian influenza case confirmed in a commercial farm, and Argentina has halted its exports

Argentina has confirmed an avian influenza outbreak at a commercial farm, leading to a temporary halt in poultry product exports.

Feb 24 • 11:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Narrowing the Advantage of the 'Green Corridor' Beneficiaries - A Need for Twice the Export Volume

Latvia is tightening the criteria for the 'green corridor,' significantly reducing the number of beneficiaries while emphasizing a focus on high-impact, value-added exports.

Feb 24 • 10:48 UTC

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