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Fisheries subsidies negotiations near conclusion with revised draft text
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations has circulated a revised draft text ahead of the upcoming General Council meeting in December.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed as WTO Director-General
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second four-year term.
WTO calls for urgent action on challenges facing global cotton trade
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
At a recent meeting of the WTO's Director-General's Consultative Framework Mechanism on Cotton (DGCFMC), Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam praised Benin and the International Cotton Advisory Committee for their successful organization of...
EU challenges China's duties on brandy at WTO
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
The European Union has initiated a dispute complaint against China concerning duties imposed on brandy.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed as WTO Director-General
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council has reappointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second term.
Committee addresses global food security concerns amid rising challenges
By Globe Banner | Nov 27, 2024
The Committee on Agriculture recently convened to discuss a range of issues, including agricultural market developments, food security, and technology transfer.
WTO-ITC women's initiative receives major funding boost from FIFA World Cup Legacy Fund
By Globe Banner | Nov 27, 2024
The Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, a joint initiative by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), has received a significant boost from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund.
WTO releases documents on Brunei Darussalam's trade policy review
By Globe Banner | Nov 27, 2024
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released several documents related to the trade policy review of Brunei Darussalam.
Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Initiative reviews progress at final meeting of 2024
By Globe Banner | Nov 26, 2024
Ambassador Clare Kelly of New Zealand, who coordinates the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR) initiative, shared updates on recent activities aligned with the 13th Ministerial Conference's Ministerial Statement and work program.
New sectoral profiles reveal insights into manufacturing trade linkages
By Globe Banner | Nov 25, 2024
Each sectoral profile provides insights into the trade linkages within manufacturing industries, focusing on the inputs for exports and key trends in global value chain (GVC) participation.
WTO addresses ongoing trade disputes involving Colombia, EU, Indonesia & USA
By Globe Banner | Nov 25, 2024
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.
WTO discusses simplifying rules of origin to boost exports from least developed countries
By Globe Banner | Nov 22, 2024
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).
WTO advances Bosnia's accession talks amid legislative developments
By Globe Banner | Nov 22, 2024
The World Trade Organization (WTO) delegation visited Sarajevo to advance the accession negotiations of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
China-funded internships support least developed countries at Geneva mission
By Globe Banner | Nov 22, 2024
Participants in a China-funded internship program recently visited the Chinese Mission in Geneva.
Facilitator calls for practicality as WTO dispute reform talks reach critical stage
By Globe Banner | Nov 21, 2024
The ongoing discussions on dispute settlement reform at the World Trade Organization (WTO) are intensifying as the year-end deadline approaches.
WTO explores impact of artificial intelligence on global trade
By Globe Banner | Nov 21, 2024
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat recently hosted its first conference focused on the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and global trade.
WTO report explores impact of artificial intelligence on international trade
By Globe Banner | Nov 21, 2024
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a new report titled "Trading with Intelligence: How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade."
Symposium addresses boosting manufacturing for non-communicable diseases
By Globe Banner | Nov 20, 2024
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).
Committee discusses supply chain resilience; advances vaccine classification
By Globe Banner | Nov 20, 2024
The interim Chairperson, Ms.
WTO releases reports for Paraguay's trade policy review
By Globe Banner | Nov 20, 2024
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the Trade Policy Review of Paraguay.