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Recent News About World Trade Organization
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WTO addresses ongoing trade disputes involving Colombia, EU, Indonesia & USA
The World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) has been addressing several ongoing trade disputes, with recent developments in cases involving Colombia, the European Union, Indonesia, and the United States.
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WTO discusses simplifying rules of origin to boost exports from least developed countries
Members of the Committee on Rules of Origin (CRO) have engaged in discussions aimed at facilitating trade through simplified rules of origin for Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
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WTO advances Bosnia's accession talks amid legislative developments
The World Trade Organization (WTO) delegation visited Sarajevo to advance the accession negotiations of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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China-funded internships support least developed countries at Geneva mission
Participants in a China-funded internship program recently visited the Chinese Mission in Geneva.
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Facilitator calls for practicality as WTO dispute reform talks reach critical stage
The ongoing discussions on dispute settlement reform at the World Trade Organization (WTO) are intensifying as the year-end deadline approaches.
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WTO explores impact of artificial intelligence on global trade
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat recently hosted its first conference focused on the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and global trade.
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WTO report explores impact of artificial intelligence on international trade
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a new report titled "Trading with Intelligence: How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade."
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Symposium addresses boosting manufacturing for non-communicable diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the World Trade Organization (WTO) are set to host a symposium focused on enhancing manufacturing for non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
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Committee discusses supply chain resilience; advances vaccine classification
The interim Chairperson, Ms.
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WTO releases reports for Paraguay's trade policy review
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the Trade Policy Review of Paraguay.
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Fisheries subsidy talks seek consensus before year-end deadline
The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations has been actively engaging with members to discuss the progress and future steps for reaching a consensus on the "second wave" agreement.
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Women-led MSMEs focus of joint solutions lab on intellectual property
The second session of the Joint Solutions Lab, titled "Empowering Women-led MSMEs: Unlocking Growth through Intellectual Property," took place on November 18, 2024.
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Trade group reviews strides toward gender equality
The Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender has reviewed its achievements for 2024, marking significant progress in advancing gender equality within international trade.
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Empowering women-led MSMEs through intellectual property: A focus on global challenges
Ambassador Matthew Wilson of Barbados moderated a session focused on empowering women entrepreneurs, particularly in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), to utilize intellectual property (IP) as a business tool.
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WTO explores revitalizing trade development amid global challenges
The World Trade Organization (WTO) members are considering ways to revitalize the work of the Committee on Trade and Development.
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Vienna hosts workshop on TRIPS agreement's role in policy issues
The Joint Vienna Institute (JVI) recently hosted a regional workshop in Vienna, focusing on the TRIPS Agreement and contemporary policy issues.
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Costa Rica joins global effort by accepting fisheries subsidies agreement
Costa Rica has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, as announced by Director-General Okonjo-Iweala.
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WTO members advance sixth review of SPS agreement amid rising trade concerns
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are advancing in their review of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, with a focus on revising background documents, draft reports, and recommendations.
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G20 platform highlights need for transparency in global food markets
AMIS, an inter-agency platform initiated by G20 agriculture ministers in 2011, is focused on enhancing transparency in food markets and improving policy responses to food insecurity.
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WTO official urges scaled-up response to climate crisis through global trade collaboration
Thank you for the invitation from the Coalition of Trade Ministers for Climate.