After starting the round of negotiations in November 2022, the Governments of Peru and Hong Kong announced the successful closure of talks for a trade agreement that precedes the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between both nations. Hong Kong is considered the gateway to Asia. The announcement was made official by the Peruvian […]
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More than a million foreign tourists entered Peru so far this year
Mincetur estimates to register 4.4 million international tourists by 2024. Join the WhatsApp channel Price of the dollar today in Peru: what is the exchange rate for this Sunday, May 12 The MEF proposes subsidizing pensions if more AFP withdrawals are not approved Between January and April of this year, 1 million 16,618 international tourists […]
MEF authorizes supplementary credit of S/69.7 million to strengthen tourism development
Also considered for this transfer are 22 investments aimed at the development of national tourism, within the framework of the Annual Plan for National Tourism Promotion and Development for the year 2024. Join the WhatsApp channel Price of the dollar today in Peru: what is the exchange rate for this Saturday, May 4 AFP 2024 […]
Mincetur: value of Peruvian exports would grow 2.5% due to higher international prices
The Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Elizabeth Galdo, pointed out that the increase in international prices in the main Peruvian export products of agricultural and mining goods would allow the export sector, in 2024, to present a growth of 2.5%. , as long as these prices are maintained. Only in the first two months […]
Peruvian crafts: part of our history in danger of disappearing
Jaime Porcela gets up early every day on the Kamisaraki island of the Uros, Puno, to be able to make his reed-based fabrics. He has been working in the craft industry for more than ten years, as have his brothers and his wife, since the teachings on loom techniques are shared from generation to generation […]
Peru and India FTA: seventh round of negotiations concludes
The seventh round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Peru and India, held in New Delhi, addressed discussions regarding trade in goods and services, rules of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, customs procedures, legal issues and institutional, among other issues. “Substantial progress has been made in this negotiation. Both countries are working […]
Mincetur expects to exceed US$65,000 million in Peruvian exports in 2024
The new Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Elizabeth Galdo, said she hopes that this year Peru will achieve a new historical record in exports and reach more than US$65,000 million, above the US$64,355 million reached in 2023. In a ceremony held at the institutional headquarters of Mincetur, the new minister received greetings from the […]
Government will propose that international sports betting houses also pay taxes
In October 2023, the regulations of Law No. 31557 were promulgated by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), establishing the creation of a tax for online sports betting games. As of April 2024, approximately 50 companies that provide this type of services in Peru began to contribute 12% of their net profits to […]
Holy Week 2024 will move US$195 million
The economic movement that is projected for Holy Week from March 28 to 31 will reach US$195 million throughout the country, an amount 20% higher than the similar period in 2023, revealed Juan Carlos Mathews, Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, after the session of the Council of Ministers. It is expected that 1 million […]
More foreign tourists arrive, but pre-pandemic levels have not yet been reached
Before the arrival of the pandemic, an average of 663,365 foreign tourists arrived in Peru between January and February; However, last year, due to protests and social upheaval against the Government of Dina Boluarte, many of these visitors redirected their flights or postponed their visit to our country, generating a downturn in inbound tourism. In […]