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WTO conducts trade policy review for Cambodia
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents following its recent Trade Policy Review of Cambodia.
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
Costa Rica and Albania close to completing GPA 2012 accession
Costa Rica and Albania are drawing closer to finalizing their accession to the GPA 2012.
By Globe Banner | Mar 26, 2025
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Agriculture Committee adopts measures to boost transparency in global trade
By Globe Banner | Mar 25, 2025
The Agriculture Committee has made progress in enhancing transparency and notifications, with two key decisions recently adopted.
WTO seeks candidates for 2026 Young Professionals Programme
By Globe Banner | Mar 25, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced a call for candidates for its 2026 Young Professionals Programme (YPP).
Efforts underway to boost aid-for-trade participation among developing nations
By Globe Banner | Mar 25, 2025
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reported that Aid-for-Trade disbursements amounted to USD 48 billion in 2023, a 5 percent decline from the previous year.
China requests WTO panel over EU vehicle duties
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2025
China has formally requested the establishment of a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel to examine the European Union's imposition of countervailing duties on new battery electric vehicles from China.
WTO calls for action on harmful fisheries subsidies at Monaco Blue Initiative
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2025
The Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Angela Ellard, addressed the Monaco Blue Initiative, emphasizing the progress made by WTO members in concluding the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
WTO launches regional trade policy course in Trinidad & Tobago
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has commenced a regional trade policy course in Trinidad and Tobago.
Canada challenges Chinese duties on agriculture and fishery products at WTO
By Globe Banner | Mar 24, 2025
Canada has initiated a dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding duties imposed by China on certain agricultural and fishery products.
WTO addresses TRIPS implementation review amid ongoing member discussions
By Globe Banner | Mar 21, 2025
The TRIPS Council convened to discuss the ongoing review of the TRIPS Agreement implementation, as mandated by Article 71.1.
Pakistan joins efforts against harmful fishing subsidies
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Pakistan has formally accepted the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming the 94th member to do so.
WTO concludes sixth review of sanitary agreement noting increased notifications
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have concluded the Sixth Review of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, marking a significant step in addressing global trade issues related to food safety and animal and plant health...
STDF launches strategy to enhance global trade through strengthened SPS capacity
By Globe Banner | Mar 20, 2025
The Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) has launched its 2025-2030 strategy with a focus on advancing safe trade and fortifying global goals.
Colombia ratifies WTO fisheries subsidies agreement
By Globe Banner | Mar 19, 2025
Colombia has officially accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step towards its implementation.
Ethiopia resumes talks aiming for WTO membership by MC14
By Globe Banner | Mar 19, 2025
Ethiopia has resumed its negotiations to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), aiming for membership by the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Digital industrialization's role in enhancing e-commerce discussed by WTO members
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
Members recently discussed the role of digital industrialization and technology transfer in enhancing e-commerce.
International trade agreements advance economic relations among key global partners
By Globe Banner | Mar 18, 2025
The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, which covers trade in goods and services, became effective on December 29, 2022.
WTO opens workshop on incentives for tech transfer to least developed countries
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
The TRIPS Agreement emphasizes the importance of technology transfer, particularly to Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
WTO opens applications for young trade leaders program for 2025
By Globe Banner | Mar 17, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has opened applications for its 2025 Young Trade Leaders Programme, targeting individuals aged 18 to 28 with a keen interest in international trade.
WTO concludes advanced trade policy course in Geneva
By Globe Banner | Mar 14, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently concluded its advanced trade policy course in Geneva.