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Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 10 August 2023.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 9 August 2023.

The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) revealed that it would issue a second telecommunications license by the end of 2023. The entire licensing process could take two to three months allowing the third license to be issued in either November or December 2023.

The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) announced that the country received USD 3.4 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) by registering 269 investment projects in 2022/23. The registered projects were in a variety of sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, mining, and information technology.

Ethiopian Airlines is set to receive eight new passenger aircraft and expand its international destinations by six in the coming months. The airline has placed orders for a total of 26 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, with eight of them scheduled for delivery in the near future.

The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) and the Industrial Parks Development Corporation of Ethiopia (IPDC) have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 8 August 2023.

Hawassa Industrial Park (HIP) generated USD 54 million in textile and garment exports to the global market during the previous fiscal year. This is despite facing challenges, such as the loss of duty-free access to the US market.

The company's Managing Director, Ahmet Murat, met with Ethiopia's Ambassador to Turkey, Adem Mohammed, to discuss investment opportunities in Ethiopia. Ambassador Mohammed provided an overview of the country's attractive investment options, including its abundant natural resources, skilled workforce, and favorable investment climate.

Ethiopian Airlines honored travel agencies and tour operators for their exceptional contributions to the growth of tourism and the economy of Ethiopia. The award ceremony, themed "Celebrating Partnership with Renewed Commitment," was attended by Alemu Sime, the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Nasise Chali, the Minister of Tourism, Mesfin Tasew, the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, and representatives from various travel agencies and tour operators.