Tag: UNCTAD
Lower economic growth seen this year due to trade disruption, falling...
UNCTAD warns failing investments, subdued global trade to cause further economic deceleration this year
Interest rate cuts may improve fiscal outlook for governments,...
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...
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...
Africa becoming global supply chain force: UNCTAD
Now is the time for Africa to become a major player in global supply chains by capitalizing on its vast resources of materials...
UNCTAD, Thailand boost women’s tech savvy to drive growth
UNCTAD and Thailand Science Research and Innovation will train women researchers and entrepreneurs to harness science, technology and innovation for development
Thailand set...
Gender parity possible in digital economy via e-commerce
UNCTAD report on International Women’s Day 2023 shows gender equality is achievable in digital economy
The digital gender gap is closing fast in...
WCO forum discusses impact of e-commerce on Customs valuation
The World Customs Organization’s first symposium on E-commerce and Customs Valuation tackled challenges in calculating Customs value as a result of rapidly increasing e-commerce...
Global trade turns from record growth to negative in 2H: UNCTAD
Global trade is set to reach nearly US$32 trillion for 2022, but its growth has turned negative in the second half of 2022
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