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WTO & OECD expand global trade dataset on digitally deliverable services
By Globe Banner | Feb 17, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have released an expanded dataset on trade in services, encompassing over 200 economies.
Trade for Peace Week highlights private sector's role in fostering stability
By Globe Banner | Feb 17, 2025
The 4th Trade for Peace Week commenced with a high-level session focusing on the role of the private sector in fostering stability through trade.
Members discuss e-commerce challenges faced by small economies
By Globe Banner | Feb 17, 2025
Members have been reviewing the legal and regulatory frameworks for e-commerce, with a particular focus on challenges faced by small economies in digital trade.
Somalia advances WTO accession with high-level talks in Geneva
By Globe Banner | Feb 17, 2025
Somalia has officially initiated its accession process to the World Trade Organization (WTO) with a significant meeting in Geneva.
WTO head discusses trade accession progress with Ethiopian leadership
By Globe Banner | Feb 16, 2025
During her visit to Ethiopia's capital, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala engaged in discussions with African leaders on matters concerning the WTO.
Somali team trains for WTO accession ahead of key meeting
By Globe Banner | Feb 14, 2025
The Somali negotiating team recently participated in a training session led by the WTO Secretariat Accessions Division.
Plastics Dialogue focuses on cooperation in tackling pollution
By Globe Banner | Feb 13, 2025
The recent Plastics Dialogue has focused on cooperation, standards, and harmonization of trade measures in the plastics sector.
Philippines begins probe into corrugating medium imports
By Globe Banner | Feb 13, 2025
The Philippines has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning the importation of corrugating medium.
WTO reviews Madagascar's trade policy in recent evaluation
By Globe Banner | Feb 12, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the Trade Policy Review of Madagascar.
Report analyzes impact of regulating international data flow
By Globe Banner | Feb 10, 2025
A recent report by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) explores the economic implications of data flow regulation.
WTO seeks progress in agriculture talks ahead of MC14
By Globe Banner | Feb 6, 2025
In a recent report, Ambassador Acarsoy reflected on the past two years of agricultural negotiations and expressed disappointment over the lack of results at MC13 in 2024.
China challenges US tariffs at WTO over alleged GATT violations
By Globe Banner | Feb 5, 2025
China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning certain tariff measures imposed by the United States.
WTO panel report on US-Vietnam fish fillet duties reveals dispute resolution
By Globe Banner | Feb 5, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released a panel report concerning the United States' duties on fish fillets imported from Vietnam.
South Africa investigates impact of steel coil imports on local industry
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
South Africa has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning corrosion-resistant steel coil imports.
WTO-WIPO colloquium begins in Geneva for intellectual property educators
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
The annual WTO-WIPO colloquium for intellectual property teachers commenced in Geneva, aiming to enhance the capabilities of IP experts in research, policy analysis, and teaching within the field of IP law.
Services trade sees strong growth across regions in third quarter
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
The third quarter of 2024 witnessed a significant rise in services exports across various regions, with Asia leading the growth at 16 percent, followed by Europe at 8 percent.
Austria contributes EUR 200k to boost developing economies' participation in international trade
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2025
Austria has allocated EUR 200,000 to support developing economies in their efforts to engage more fully in international trade.
Paraguay President advocates more multilateralism at WTO event
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
President Peña of Paraguay recently addressed the World Trade Organization (WTO), emphasizing the critical role of multilateralism in addressing global trade challenges.
WTO welcomes diverse group of young professionals amid global trade challenges
By Globe Banner | Jan 31, 2025
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has welcomed the 2025 cohort of its Young Professionals Programme (YPP), an initiative aimed at enhancing diversity and strengthening membership representation within the Secretariat.
E-commerce programme addresses challenges facing developing nations
By Globe Banner | Jan 28, 2025
A recent e-commerce work programme meeting emphasized the need for increased investment in digital infrastructure and capacity building, alongside establishing regulatory frameworks related to e-commerce.