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The Ethiopia–European Union Investment Forum opened today, November 3, 2025, in Paris, bringing together key institutions from Ethiopia, France, and other EU member states to strengthen trade and investment relations.

Ethiopian Airlines has announced a strategic partnership with Chapa Financial Technologies to enhance its digital service delivery for passengers. The agreement was signed today by Hailemelekot Mamo, Vice President of Ethiopian Holidays and Digital Sales, and Nael Hailemariam, CEO of Chapa Fintech.

The Ministry of Revenues has introduced a new draft Value Added Tax (VAT) Refund Directive designed to align with last year’s VAT Proclamation amendments, proposing major changes to refund eligibility, investment classification, and exporter benefits.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 31 October 2025.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 30 October 2025.

EthSwitch, the national digital payment switch connecting banks and financial institutions across Ethiopia, has announced a pre-tax profit of Birr 1.42 billion for the 2024/25 fiscal year, marking a 34 percent increase compared to the previous year.

Infinix Ethiopia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Addis Ababa Tegbare Id Polytechnic College to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia through student internships, teacher training, and technology-based skill development programs.

Nib International Bank Share Company has reported a pre-tax loss of Birr 2.9 billion for the fiscal year ended 2024/25, marking a significant financial setback largely attributed to foreign exchange revaluation losses.

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has directed all commercial banks to compile and submit information on customers who use personal bank accounts for business or illicit purposes.

The Ethiopian Mineral Corporation (EMC) and Sunbird Bioenergy Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Ethiopia’s renewable energy and biofuel production, marking a significant milestone in the country’s green economic transformation.