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Carol Fragiskos Contributing international trade writer

Posts by Carol

  • Article
    May 07, 2025
    An airplane flying above shipping containers, trucks, and a worker wearing a safety vest on the ground.

    Trade diversification: 3 strategic markets to consider

    Insights on Europe, the Indo-Pacific and Latin America for Canadian exporters

  • Success Story
    Mark Ang, co-founder of GoBolt, smiling in front of a truck with the GoBolt logo and slogan.

    GoBolt: Scaling sustainable logistics across borders

    Learn how they grew 823% in four years by embracing tech, sustainability and growing globally.

  • Success Story
    Smiling women holding Clarius portable ultrasound device in left hand and a smartphone in the right hand which shows an image of a fetal ultrasound.

    Clarius sees big potential in the Indo-Pacific

    See how Clarius has overcome many obstacles by working with Canada’s trade team.

  • Article
    August 27, 2024
    A group of multi-cultural friends at an outdoor restaurant are chatting as they are being served halal cuisine. Demand for halal products is surging in the Indo-pacific, and Export Development Canada has the expertise to help Canadian companies tap into the global halal food market

    The halal food industry: A global growth phenomenon

    Learn how you can position your products for exporting into halal markets

  • Article
    May 08, 2024
    A cityscape of buildings and road infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

    Doing business in Vietnam: Catch this rising star in the Indo-Pacific

    Discover why this market is brimming with opportunity for Canadian business.

  • Article
    April 09, 2024
    A photo of downtown Seoul, South Korea at night

    Manage risk through market diversification

    Learn how selling into multiple markets can help your business thrive.

Date modified: 2024-04-09

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