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USDA Launches TRUMP Mission to Vietnam to Expand Market Access for American Farmers

March 23, 2026/USDA Foreign Agricultural Service The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a Trade Reciprocity for U.S. Manufacturers and Producers (TRUMP) Mission to Vietnam this week to open new markets, strengthen export opportunities, and secure fair, reciprocal trade for American farmers, ranchers and producers. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign […]

Access Bank Calls for Stakeholders Collaboration to Boost Intra-African Trade

Ogbonna made the call at the Access Bank Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026) held in South Africa March 16, 2026/Access Bank Plc The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, has called for stronger collaboration among policymakers, financiers and businesses to accelerate trade within Africa […]

The IFRS Foundation Monitoring Board Highlights the Importance of Robust Governance and Sustainable Funding amid the Foundation’s Transformation

March 16, 2026/IOSCO On March 4-5, 2026, the IFRS Foundation Monitoring Board (Monitoring Board) held its meeting in London. The Monitoring Board discussed the activities of the Trustees of the IFRS Foundation (Trustees), including the Trustees’ oversight responsibilities with respect to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the International […]