Today, in the United States, it is “National Watermelon Day”, and Honduras sends its regards! Honduras is actually Central America’s largest watermelon producer and exporter. According to figures from the National Statistics Institute of Honduras, more than 5,700 containers of watermelon are exported to the U.S. and Europe. The Central Bank of Honduras reports that […]
Despite the decline registered since 1994, bananas remain Honduras’ second most important product for export, only behind coffee. A drop in this category would entail a significant impact on the economy, as the currency flow would be reduced. Furthermore, it could also take a toll on job creation, especially in the north of the country, […]
The Center for Young Entrepreneurs of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tegucigalpa (CCIT) has organized the IV Congress of Young Entrepreneurs, touting the slogan, “Learn, Innovate and Embark” (Aprende, Innova y Emprende). The event’s main objective is to advance technological and innovative ventures and discuss the latest digital trends for the competitiveness of […]
Eight Honduran women are among the latest list by Forbes Magazine, Mexico, of the 50 Most Influential Women in Central America in 2015. Two Hondurans are among the top 20. This list is made up of women who in recent years have excelled in fields ranging from business to politics, impacting social changes in […]
The Government of Honduras and the Port of Busan today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to establish strategic partnerships to develop trade and the shipping business between ports. The agreement provides for port development, management, and operation, building a logistics park, as well as the development of joint projects, and cooperation in […]