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PH accepts WTO pact on fisheries subsidies
The Philippines deposited its instrument of acceptance of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on February 27
This makes the Philippines...
CCS-UK shifts to new Customs platform
CCS-UK has migrated to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs’ new platform, the Customs Declaration Service
This enables the CCS-UK community to submit CDS...
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...
Saunders takes over as WCO secretary general
Ian Saunders officially took over as secretary general of the World Customs Organization, replacing Kunio Mikuriya
The change in WCO leadership was celebrated...
WTO concludes talks on global e-commerce rules
The World Trade Organization has concluded talks on global e-commerce rules for a more reliable global digital economy
The rules cover digital trade...
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...
WTO flags persistent export restrictions
The World Trade Organization flagged persistent export restrictions that contribute to food price volatility
The majority of trade restrictions were on the export...
WCO, IAPH release cooperation guidelines between customs, port authorities
The World Customs Organization and International Association of Ports and Harbors have released cooperation guidelines between Customs and port authorities
The guidelines focus...
