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A two days awareness creation training has been organized by the Ethiopian Ministry of Trade on World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements, the accession process, and the packages developed on fair trade and completion.

The Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA) has elected a new president on May 1, 2014.

Fitch Ratings has assigned Ethiopia Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of 'B'. The Outlooks on the Long-term IDRs are Stable. Fitch has also assigned a Short-term foreign currency IDR of 'B' and a Country Ceiling of 'B'.

During H.E. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s state visit to Ethiopia, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Ethiopian Airlines and ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "ICBC Leasing").

Merck, a German company engaged in innovation and provision of high- tech pharmaceutical, chemical products and other medical services has opened a new office in Ethiopia.

The first phase of Tendaho Sugar Factory will start production in three weeks time, according to the Ethiopian Sugar Corporation.

The 2nd African Livestock Exhibition and Congress (ALEC) was opened on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Ethiopia. The exhibition and congress is focused on facilitating the promotion of trade and investment, technology and integrating all stakeholders across the region, according to The Ethiopian Herald.

A report released by Ministry of Industry (MoI) on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 revealed Ethiopia has failed to meet its export revenue target for the manufacturing industry, Fortune reported.

The American PVH Corporation, a clothing company, is to consult with the Ethiopian government as well as investment consultants on the opportunities in Ethiopia, according to a press conference held on Monday, April 28, 2014.

Ethio Telecom has finalized the second phase of the Addis Ababa mobile network expansion project, Fortune reported. This is expected to bring the call success rate to 98 percent.