The Peruvian government made official the Law 31838which declares the creation and registration of the “Puno Brand” as a development strategy to distinguish the products and services of the aforementioned department of national interest. According to the document published today in the Official Gazette El Peruano, the products and services of the new Puno Brand […]
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Mincetur: whale watching in the north will generate an economic impact of S/18 million
He Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) reported today that, during the whale watching season, the beaches of northern Peru (Piura and Tumbes) would benefit from the arrival of 11,000 national and foreign tourists, achieving an economic impact of S/18 million. “Whale watching is a constantly growing tourist activity that attracts observers worldwide. It […]
The United Kingdom will enter the CPTPP: how does it benefit the Peruvian economy?
The United Kingdom will join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (CPTPP), an international union in which economies boost their trade ties. According to Jonathan Knott, Trade Commissioner for the Crown in Latin America, the signing of the United Kingdom’s accession to this bloc “will make it possible to reduce trade barriers, cut tariffs […]
The CAN rules in favor of Peru in a lawsuit against Ecuador in the case of fuel prices
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) announced that the Court of Justice of the Andean Community (TJCAN) ruled in favor of the Peru in the lawsuit filed against Ecuador due to the application of higher prices to international land carriers of merchandise and passengers —including Peruvian drivers with foreign license plates— that transited […]
Mincetur: long holiday would generate US$75 million from internal tourism
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) estimates that the long holiday that begins this Thursday, June 29, the date that commemorates the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Dayand runs until Sunday, July 2, will mobilize around 550,000 people nationwide. The head of the sector, Juan Carlos Mathews, highlighted the importance of holidays for […]
Long holiday for San Pedro and San Pablo would generate more than US$75 million
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) estimated that between this Thursday, June 29, the date commemorating the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Dayand on Sunday, July 2, around 550,000 people will mobilize nationwide. According to the head of the sector, Juan Carlos Mathews, long holidays are important for the reactivation of all businesses […]
Agricultural exports from the coast grew 8.8% in the first four months of the year
The agroexports originating from the coast grew 8.8% year-on-year, totaling US$2,358 million during the first four months of the year, reported the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). According to the owner of said portfolio, Juan Carlos MathewsDespite the climatic problems presented in the first months of the year, coastal agro-exports have continued to […]
BCRP: exports would fall 0.2% in 2023 due to lower copper and zinc prices
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) revised downward its projection of exports. Of the US$68,179 million that was expected three months ago, now It is expected to reach US$66,131 million in national shipments by the end of 2023which would represent a drop of 0.2% compared to 2022, when it reached US$66,235 million. According to […]
Peru-China FTA: they will optimize the e-commerce agreement
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) reported that, after the pandemic, the dialogue with China was successfully resumed forto optimize the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between both countries. Teresa Mera, Vice Minister of Foreign Trade, said that “substantial progress was made” to conclude this process. The next meeting will be in Lima between […]
Mincetur: FTA with Hong Kong will contemplate a bilateral investment agreement
The Vice Minister of Foreign Trade, Theresa Meraargued that the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India have resumed their course, amid high expectations because Peru will host the next meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). As part of the Foreign Trade and Competitiveness Web Seminar organized by Comex, Mera said that […]