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WTO introduces interactive dashboards for monthly merchandise trade statistics
By Globe Banner | Oct 14, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has introduced a new interactive tool called the Monthly Merchandise Trade Statistics, aimed at providing users with detailed insights into global trade trends.
WTO Market Access Committee discusses supply chain resilience and elects new chair
By Globe Banner | Oct 13, 2025
At its meeting on 13 October, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Market Access elected Mr. Gaurav Gupta of India as Chair for the remainder of the 2025-26 period.
WTO discusses recognition of professional qualifications and addresses services trade concerns
By Globe Banner | Oct 12, 2025
WTO members met on 2 and 3 October to discuss the recognition of professional qualifications (RPQs) for service providers and other issues related to services trade.
WTO members discuss plastics pollution measures and highlight new support initiatives at MC14
By Globe Banner | Oct 10, 2025
Representatives from China and Australia, acting as co-coordinators of the Dialogue on Plastics Pollution (DPP) along with Barbados, Ecuador, Fiji, and Morocco, presented five draft documents proposed for consideration at the 14th WTO Ministerial...
WTO working group advances plans to promote gender equality through trade at upcoming conference
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
The Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender (IWG) has discussed the implementation of its 2025-2026 Work Plan, aiming to turn shared commitments to gender equality in trade into concrete actions.
Jordan partners with WTO-ITC on fund supporting women-led digital businesses
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
Jordan has joined the WTO-ITC Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund programme, which aims to support women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in digital trade.
Jordan joins WTO-backed fund supporting women entrepreneurs in digital trade
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
Jordan has joined the Women Entrepreneurs in Digital and Green Economy (WEIDE) Fund programme, with applications open from 29 September to 26 October.
WTO reports AI-driven boost in world trade for 2025 but predicts slowdown next year
By Globe Banner | Oct 7, 2025
World trade saw a boost in 2025, largely driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence-related goods such as semiconductors, servers, and telecommunications equipment, according to the latest "Global Trade Outlook and Statistics" update from...
WTO General Council reviews reforms ahead of next ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | Oct 7, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council convened to discuss a range of pressing issues, including ongoing reforms, trade tensions, and the future direction of the multilateral trading system.
WTO working group reviews support measures for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
By Globe Banner | Oct 3, 2025
The Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) recently reviewed a series of new trade initiatives and recognized the achievements of several businesses at its latest meeting.
Dominican Republic opens safeguard probe into biscuit imports
By Globe Banner | Oct 3, 2025
The Dominican Republic has started a safeguard investigation concerning imports of sweet and savoury biscuits.
WTO agriculture talks face hurdles ahead of ministerial conference
By Globe Banner | Oct 3, 2025
Ambassador Hussain reported to World Trade Organization (WTO) members on the status of agriculture negotiations ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), set to take place in Cameroon in six months.
WTO members discuss progress on global fossil fuel subsidy reform
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
WTO members recently convened to discuss progress and share strategies for reforming fossil fuel subsidies as part of the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR) initiative.
WTO Fish Fund launches first call for proposals after reaching full operational status
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) announced that its Fish Fund is now fully operational, with the first call for proposals set to close next week.
WTO releases panel report on EU duties for Indonesian stainless steel products
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
A World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel has released its report concerning the European Union's countervailing and anti-dumping duties imposed on stainless steel cold-rolled flat products from Indonesia.
WTO committee plans session on AI, semiconductors, and regulatory transparency
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
The World Trade Organization’s Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee is preparing for a series of thematic sessions on November 11, focusing on critical emerging technologies, the role of metrology in trade, and good regulatory practices.
WTO committee to address AI, semiconductors, and metrology in upcoming thematic sessions
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
The World Trade Organization's Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee has reviewed ongoing work on transparency and discussed topics including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and metrology in trade.
WTO committee reviews digital payments' impact on trade and discusses global remittance proposals
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
Facilitating digital payment systems and remittance services was the focus of a recent session held by a World Trade Organization (WTO) committee.
WTO committee reviews classification approaches for environmental services
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
The Committee on Specific Commitments at the World Trade Organization (WTO) held a thematic session to examine the classification of environmental services.
WTO Director-General calls for progress ahead of Ministerial Conference in Cameroon
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
During a recent meeting in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reported strong expressions of support for the organization from global leaders and stakeholders.