Dede Sophie

The Papua New Guinea Parliament passed a landmark legislation  when it unanimously voted for the National Trade Bill 2023. I had the honour of introducing the National Trade Policy and the SME Policy and Master Plan in 2017 as the Trade Minister and I was honoured to present the National Trade Bill 2023 today as the Minister for International Trade and Investment. This National Trade Bill 2023 is one of the most important laws in terms of trade and investment because it is set out to achieving the PNG Vision 2050 which specifically notes the importance of diversifying the economy by promoting and expanding trade and investment in the country. The Bill seeks to address the need for the anchorage of the trade policy function of the government, as well as giving the legal mandate to the newly established National Trade Office to carry out its powers and functions as envisioned under the Trade Policy. The Bill serves to clearly define the functions of the Ministry and the trade policy admi

Chinese auto maker BYD has been introduced to the Irish market with the arrival of their all-electric Atto 3 C-segment SUV designed, by German auto designer Wolfgang Egger with electric European customers in mind, writes Trish Whelan. The car is aimed at the compact family crossover segment and BYD stands for ‘Build Your Dreams’. It will be followed by two other models in August and September. The Atto 3 is the first car to use the brand’s dedicated electric platform bringing what BYD say is the latest in EV innovation in terms of safety, system efficiency, integrated vehicle intelligence and performance. It is powered by a 60.48 kWh battery with a rated 420km range (WLTP combined). The battery, styled ‘Blade’, passed serious safety impact and piercing tests, and is said to provide an efficient and longer range as well as more power density for optimum performance, including faster charging. The car can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds.  Energy consumption is 16.3kWh/100km or l