The Ministry of Economy and Planning and Japanese Toyota Tsusho Corporation, on Sunday, signed a memorandum of understanding at the City of Culture in Tunis, to launch a series of projects in various sectors including renewable energy, health, automotive components and parts industries and raw material industries.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a sovereign guaranteed loan for €150.5 million (479.78 million dinars) to Tunisia's Grain Office (French: ODC), to finance imports of soft wheat, durum wheat and barley, representing up to 15 per cent of Tunisia's annual consumption needs, the EBRD said in a statement Wednesday.
The food trade balance posted a deficit of TND1,559.7 million in June 2022, against TND806.9 million during the same period in 2021, i.e. a coverage rate of 66.9% in 2022 against 75.1% in 2021, according to the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI).
"Fitch Ratings has placed Tunisia's 'CCC' Long-Term Foreign - (FC) and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and debt instruments Under Criteria Observation (UCO) following the conversion of the agency's exposure draft of its Sovereign Rating Criteria into final criteria, says expert in economics and financial markets, Moez Hadidane."
Inflation has continued its upward trend, picking up in May 2022 to 7.8%, from 7.5% in April, 7.2% in March, 7% in February and 6.7% in January, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced Sunday.
Ecomondo 2025 brings together 1,700 exhibitors and 380 buyers from 66 countries in Rimini, confirming its status as the leading international platform for sustainability, innovation, and the circular economy.
The 28th edition of Ecomondo highlights Italy’s commitment to the green economy, bringing together 40 start-ups, research institutions, and enterprises to showcase sustainable technologies and attract investment in circular innovation.
Ecomondo's international roadshow is set to significantly expand its business footprint, strategically targeting high-growth markets in Egypt, Serbia, and Poland. These events will connect Italian companies with international buyers and stakeholders, exploring substantial investment and collaboration opportunities in waste management, renewable energy, and water solutions, all ahead of the main Ecomondo exhibition in Rimini, Italy (November 4-7, 2025).
IEG wins the UFI Digital Innovation Award 2025 for its "All-in-one Ecosystem," recognized by UFI's 900 global members for transforming trade show experiences with AI.