Peru's Regional Exporters Association of Lambayeque (AREX) indicated the fruit and vegetable sector could benefit from a number of free trade agreements down the road.

Trade policies in the works include agreements with Turkey, Indonesia and India. 

Peruvian non-traditional agricultural exports totaled US$ 2.42 billion between January and September this year, a 5.9% increase compared to same period a year earlier, Peru's Agriculture and Irrigation Ministry (Minagri) has reported. 

Social inclusion in Peru will be enhanced through a further development of investments with poverty and extreme poverty rates having dropped dramatically due to the implementation of major projects, the National Society of Industries (SNI) has reported. 

The National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Intellectual Property (Indecopi) will participate in the inter-sessional talks on Intellectual Property of the 20th round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations

[VIDEO] Peru has 'no plans' for coal summit at 2014 UN climate talks

Hosts of 2014 UN summit working closely with Poland and France, but says no hope of another World Coal meeting on sidelines.

 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon invited world leaders to the Climate Summit one year from now in Peru.

More than four months from November 2012 to March 2013 Kiel ocean scientists investigated the oxygen-poor upwelling regions in the tropical Pacific off Peru. First results of the project carried out in the context of the Collaborative Research Centre "Climate-biogeochemistry interactions in the tropical ocean" show, how eddies in the ocean influence the oxygen and nutrient distribution in the oxygen-poor regions. 

The two-building complex marks the 50th anniversary of the countries' diplomatic relations established in April 1963. The Korean Embassy has been stationed in Peru's capital city since August 1971.
Korea signed free trade agreements with Peru in August 2011. They upgraded their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2012. 

The 2013 World Conference of Indigenous Women "Progress and Challenges Regarding the Future we Want" held from October 28-30 2013, in Lima, Peru, was attended by about 300 Indigenous women leaders from Africa, Asia, Latin America, North America, the Artic, Russia and the Pacific. Here a review. 

Ahead of today's GSMA Latin America Plenary Meeting #40 in Peru, the GSMA released a comprehensive assessment of the impact of the mobile industry in Latin America.

The report, "Mobile Economy Latin America 2013", developed by GSMA Intelligence, reveals that in 2012 the mobile industry generated over 3.7 per cent of Latin America's GDP, contributing US $211 billion to the region's economy. 

Kiwicha have been used since pre-Colombian times, but is only now becoming the latest health food. Have you tried cooking with it?

Kiwicha is another name for amaranth, which is a gluten-free whole grain. The word "amaranth" in Greek means "everlasting," while the Aztecs called it the "food of immortality." In India, where it is also used, it is called "rajgeera," which translates as "king's grain." In Quechua, the ancient Inca language that is still spoken in the Andes, it is called "kiwicha" (pronounced kee-wee-cha). The 'grains' of kiwicha are tiny and poppy-sized, but each plant can produce 100,000 seeds. Kiwicha is a natural plant from the high Peruvian Andes and is one of the prettiest crops. 

Canadians in London, Ontario will have the opportunity to enjoy the exquisite flavors of Peru during the upcoming Taste of Peru and Latin Culture Expo.

Peruvian cuisine is one of the world's up-and-coming culinary sensations, according to organizer Chef German Nunez, who plans to donate a portion of the proceeds to the Canadian Latin American Association (CALA).

Peru is easily most famous for being home to the Inca Trail, the ancient trek which has now become a Mecca for adventure-loving travellers, but often precious little is known about the rest of the mysterious South American country. Here Jonathan Bell a journalist graduate who has lived in Peru on and off for three years chooses 10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Peru 

Organic Spa Magazine announces its 2014 OSM ECO TOUR: Destination Peru. Organic Spa Magazine has partnered with award winning Travel Company, CW, to provide vacationers with an all-inclusive luxury vacation to be remembered.

For eight-days and seven nights, trip goers will immerse themselves in the ancient culture and healing properties of Peru as they enjoy indigenous spa treatments and luxury accommodations. They will have an opportunity to explore remote Andean villages, vibrant markets, and orchid gardens on privately guided tours, and discover the ancient ruins of Ollantaytambo, Pisac, and Sacsayhuaman.

Peruvian restaurants are popping up all over the world, but that's not stopping intrepid foodies from seeking out Peruvian food in its land of origin.

According to Alejandro Garro of Promarket Peru consulting firm, 1.2 million tourists will have come to Peru by the end of 2013 with the intention of doing gastronomic tourism. This represents about 40% of the projected 2013 total of 3.1 million foreign tourists.

The famed fashion photographer strays from his typical celebrity subject matter to shoot the brilliant colors, patterns, and fabrics worn by locals from his native Peru. 

A group of young fashion designers from New York will arrive in Peru this week to learn about alpaca fiber and the Andean country's textile industry, with a strong interest in exploring new business opportunities.

 This was announced by Peruvian Deputy Tourism Minister Jose Miguel Gamarra, who is in New York leading a delegation of trade experts and fashion designers from Peru.

"We have met with representatives of the fashion industry in New York. Some of them will travel to Arequipa, Peru this Wednesday to learn about and find inspiration in our textiles," he told Andina.

The goal of the mission is to showcase Peruvian textiles and clothing made from alpaca fiber and pyma cotton, said Gamarra, who visited the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City on Monday. 

Marco Novoa won't take your bribe, and he might even send you to jail for offering one.

Bribes are a sad but banal reality in Peru. Drivers who are pulled over for breaking the law frequently offer cash in order to avoid receiving a ticket. The practice is so common, in fact, that some people hand over money along with their identification and registration documents as soon as they are pulled over.

However, transit policeman Marco Novoa is doing a remarkable thing. Instead of accepting illegal and unethical bribes as the norm, he has decided to report drivers who attempt to bribe him.