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French yogurt maker Danone 'preparing to take all necessary measures to protect its rights as shareholder of Danone Russia'
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 4, 2023
French yogurt maker Danone has confirmed plans to resume with the deconsolidation of its Russia subsidiary while reporting its financial result for the first half of the year. The deconsolidation process is scheduled to begin in July.
Regional trade course underway in Trinidad and Tobago 'will place a specific focus' on trade and linkages, WTO Deputy Director-General says
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 3, 2023
An ongoing regional trade policy course underway, hosted in Trinidad and Tobago, will provide participants with specific training about the international trading system, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Xiangchen Zhang said in a statement
Okonjo-Iweala: 'I am delighted to welcome China's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies'
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 2, 2023
On June 27, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed China's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
Okonjo-Iweala: 'I welcome Japan's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies'
By Globe Banner Report | Aug 1, 2023
The World Trade Organization recently announce that Japan formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies which signifies the country's commitment to addressing harmful subsidies and also promoting sustainable fishing practices.
WTO's Okonjo-Iweala: Trade restrictions have 'pushed economic security to the forefront of policy discussions'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 26, 2023
The World Trade Organization (WTO) issued its G20 Trade Monitoring Report on July 4, which found that, despite efforts to facilitate trade, further policy changes are needed to overcome the effects of inflation, the war in Ukraine and the after effects of COVID-19.
Okonjo-Iweala: 'I warmly welcome Peru's formal acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 23, 2023
Peru formally accepted the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on July 19.
AIT Worldwide Logistics expands to Dubai, the 'crossroads for global trade'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 20, 2023
AIT Worldwide Logistics has expanded its operations to the Middle East with a new office in the United Arab Emirates’ Dubai. The company’s global network currently is made up of 110 offices around the world.
WTO's Okonjo-Iweala: 'I am delighted to welcome China's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 18, 2023
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently announced that China has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
Okonjo-Iweala: 'The trade disruptions caused by the shocks of the past three years have pushed economic security to the forefront'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 16, 2023
The World Trade Organization Trade Monitoring Report on G20 trade measures was issued July 4.
WTO Ecuador Ambassador Valencia: 'We must accept the potentially transformative power of trade'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 8, 2023
World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) Chair and Ecuador Ambassador José Valencia noted the power that trade policies could have over ecology-related world issues
WTO Deputy Director-General Zhang: 'We all want the WTO to do more in helping LDCs'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 7, 2023
World Trade Organization (WTO) Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang expressed his desire for the WTO to better support the trading capabilities of least developed countries.
WTO Japan Ambassador Yamazaki: 'I believe one of the virtues of the WTO is a broader membership'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 6, 2023
World Trade Organization (WTO) co-conveners from Japan, Australia and Singapore stressed the importance of maintaining the momentum made in negotiations during a WTO conference held from June 19 - 22 according to a press release published by the WTO on Thursday.
WTO Director-General: 'France’s contribution symbolizes our ongoing commitment to these negotiations'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 5, 2023
The French government has pledged EUR 1 million to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Fisheries Funding Mechanism according to a press release published by the WTO on Friday.
WTO leader says agency creating 'a more conducive atmosphere' for substantive reform
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 3, 2023
World Trade Organization (WTO) members convened recently for an informal meeting to discuss potential reforms for the organization, with a particular focus on its deliberative function and institutional matters.
Okonjo-Iweala: 'A better path forward is what we are calling re-globalization'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 2, 2023
World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recently reinforced her advocacy for re-globalization during her keynote speech at the 13th World Chambers Congress in Geneva.
Okonjo-Iweala: World Trade Organization 'can find opportunities in the challenges'
By Globe Banner Report | Jul 1, 2023
This year, the World Trade Organization Chairs annual conference aimed its focus onto currently developing and least developed countries ahead of next year's MC13.
WTO chief 'extends heartfelt appreciation' for Netherlands' support of fisheries program
By Globe Banner Report | Jun 26, 2023
The Netherlands recently made good on its pledge of EUR 1 million (about $1.1 million) to the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Fisheries Funding Mechanism as part of an effort to aid developing and least-developed countries in implementing the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
Nigeria officially accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becomes second African WTO nation to do so
By Globe Banner Report | Jun 20, 2023
Nigeria recently became the second African member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to deposit its acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Calls for Global Cooperation in Unlocking Digital Economy's Benefits
By Globe Banner Report | Jun 14, 2023
World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Calls for Global Cooperation in Unlocking Digital Economy's Benefits at a workshop on e-commerce
WTO's Okonjo-Iweala at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting: 'In order to allow growth to recover, we have to strengthen multilateralism'
By Globe Banner Report | Jan 24, 2023
At the recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discussed the need for governments to combat division by strengthening trade with all nations.