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Recent News About World Trade Organization
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WTO reviews six regional trade agreements; discusses transparency issues
The World Trade Organization (WTO) members recently convened to review six regional trade agreements and discuss issues related to transparency.
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Japan donates CHF 105K for WTO trade capacity-building
Japan has announced a contribution of CHF 105,000 to the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Global Trust Fund.
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Kenya’s Strathmore wins John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition
Strathmore University of Kenya emerged victorious in the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition held in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Finland pledges EUR 2.5 million towards sustainable trade in least-developed countries
In May, the EIF Steering Committee approved a recommendation from the EIF Taskforce for a third phase of its initiative.
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Uzbekistan aims for WTO membership completion by next ministerial conference
Led by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev, a high-level delegation from Uzbekistan participated in a Working Party meeting in Geneva, reaffirming their commitment to conclude the country's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by the...
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Council for Trade in Services discusses good regulatory practices
On June 12-13, the Council for Trade in Services held an informal thematic session on good regulatory practices (GRPs) as part of its ongoing efforts to improve services trade.
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Trilateral cooperation webinar opens registration for July session
Registration is now open for the 6th WHO-WIPO-WTO Trilateral Cooperation Technical Webinar, scheduled for July 3 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (CET/Geneva time).
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Panama joins global effort by accepting WTO fisheries subsidies agreement
Panama has officially accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards its implementation.
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UN Ocean Conference discusses trade policies for sustainable marine ecosystems
The UN Ocean Conference 2025 commenced with a session co-chaired by Brazil's Minister Marina Silva and Greece's Minister Stavros Papastavrou.
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Deadline extended for WTO's 2025 Public Forum proposal submissions
The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2025 Public Forum has been extended to June 22, 2025.
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WTO opens proposal call for fish subsidies agreement implementation
Developing and least-developed country (LDC) members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) who have ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies are now eligible to submit proposals for technical assistance and capacity-building activities.
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WTO addresses trade facilitation agreement progress amid ongoing challenges
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has focused its recent efforts on the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), addressing transit issues and enhancing capacity-building measures.
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Canada seeks WTO panel over China's agricultural tariffs
Canada has requested the establishment of a dispute panel to address additional import duties imposed by China on certain Canadian agricultural and fishery products.
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WTO upgrades e-Learning platform for better user experience
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced an upgrade to its e-Learning platform, aiming to enhance the user experience and learning outcomes for participants.
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China commits $600K for WTO accession aid
China has committed USD 600,000 to support the World Trade Organization (WTO) accession and assist least-developed countries (LDCs).
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Nicaragua accepts agreement on fisheries subsidies as 101st WTO member
Nicaragua has become the 101st member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to formally accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
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Malawi joins global effort as 100th member accepting fisheries subsidies agreement
Malawi has become the 100th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to formally accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
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Goods Council announces 2025 chairs for subsidiary bodies
Members of the Goods Council have agreed on the chairpersons for its subsidiary bodies for 2025.
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China requests WTO panel over Canadian surtax measures
Canada's request for a panel in the case DS636, titled “China — Additional Import Duties on Certain Agricultural and Fishery Products from Canada,” was removed from the agenda of a recent Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting at Canada's request,...
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Netherlands contributes CHF 1.3 million to strengthen food safety through STDF projects
Thanking the Netherlands for its generosity at a signing ceremony on May 23, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: “The Netherlands’ contribution will help advance STDF projects and programmes to improve the ability of farmers and small...