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Recent News About World Trade Organization
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WTO welcomes diverse group of young professionals amid global trade challenges
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has welcomed the 2025 cohort of its Young Professionals Programme (YPP), an initiative aimed at enhancing diversity and strengthening membership representation within the Secretariat.
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E-commerce programme addresses challenges facing developing nations
A recent e-commerce work programme meeting emphasized the need for increased investment in digital infrastructure and capacity building, alongside establishing regulatory frameworks related to e-commerce.
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Panama appeals WTO report on Costa Rican imports
Panama has appealed a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel report concerning measures on imports from Costa Rica.
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China requests panel over Türkiye's electric vehicle measures
China has requested the establishment of a dispute panel to address Türkiye's measures on electric vehicles and other vehicle types originating from China.
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Okonjo-Iweala addresses global challenges at WEF meeting
The World Economic Forum's annual meeting took place under the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," where Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlighted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) crucial role in addressing global economic...
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Iceland increases support for WTO fish fund with new CHF 200K donation
Iceland has announced an additional donation of CHF 200,000 to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Fish Fund.
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Israel endorses fisheries subsidies agreement amid global push
Israel has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards its implementation.
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EU challenges China's global patent licensing practices at WTO
The European Union has filed a dispute complaint against China concerning Chinese patent licensing measures.
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WTO and WCO sign agreement for enhanced cooperation on trade
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation on trade and customs matters.
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Vietnam and US resolve fish duties dispute through WTO process
Viet Nam and the United States have reached a mutually agreed solution in their ongoing dispute over fish duties.
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WTO hosts advanced trade policy course for global participants
An advanced trade policy course is currently taking place at the World Trade Organization (WTO), aimed at enhancing participants' skills in WTO-related activities.
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WTO explores enhancing trade's role in global economic development
The role of trade as a tool for development was the focus of recent discussions among members.
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Germany boosts funding for food safety efforts in developing economies
Germany has increased its financial support to developing economies, focusing on enhancing food safety and trade standards.
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WTO releases report on EU measures affecting Indonesian palm oil
The World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has released a report concerning measures by the European Union (EU) that affect palm oil and biofuels from Indonesia.
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India begins probe into steel product imports amid domestic industry concerns
India has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning non-alloy and alloy steel flat products.
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Madagascar begins investigation into tomato product imports
Madagascar has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning tomato products.
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China investigates impact of bovine meat imports on local industry
China has initiated a safeguard investigation into the imports of bovine meat, as per a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce.
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EU begins probe into manganese and silicon alloy imports
The European Union has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning manganese and silicon-based alloying elements.
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Indonesia challenges EU duties on fatty acid imports at WTO
Indonesia has submitted a second request for the establishment of a panel to review the European Union's anti-dumping duties on fatty acids imported from Indonesia.
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New database launched to enhance transparency in critical minerals trade
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat have introduced a new database, the Trade in Critical Minerals (TiCM), to provide comprehensive information on critical minerals trade.