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UNCTAD’s global trade update shows positive signs despite challenges

Global trade seen to rebound this year after several quarters of decline Initial figures point to $1 trillion decline in global trade in...

Disruptions in global shipping signal unprecedented challenges to world trade-UNCTAD

Geopolitical tensions due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, along with the Russia-Ukraine war have done considerable harm to shipping routes in...

UNCTAD raises warning over global trade disruptions

UNCTAD expressed concerns over escalating disruptions in global trade, highlighting geopolitical tensions affecting the Black Sea, attacks on shipping in the Red Sea...

Reinforced supply chain actions keep APAC outlook upbeat: research

Reinforced supply chain actions keep Asia Pacific’s outlook upbeat amid challenges, geopolitical tensions New research from Economist Impact and DP World says 2024...

Global trade to contract by 5% in 2023: UNCTAD

Global trade to shrink by 5% in 2023, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Trade in goods is expected...

Vietnam defies Asia’s slowing but challenges loom: IMF

Living-with-COVID strategy and supportive policies, along with strong manufacturing output and a retail and tourism rebound, help Vietnam buck Asian weakening trendBut...

COVID-19 triggers massive decline in global trade, UNCTAD data shows

The coronavirus pandemic cut global trade values by 3% in the first quarter of this year, according to...

MSMEs to benefit from ITC-WCO Rules of Origin Facilitator

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) recently unveiled a new initiative that will enable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)...

ICC pushes for unimpeded cross-border movement of empty containers

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is asking the World Customs Organization (WCO) to work with the private sector and set guidelines for return-refill...

WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement now in force

The World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) entered into force on Feb 22, with Rwanda, Oman, Chad and Jordan as the latest to...