Liza Almonte
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...
Singapore’s intra-Asia trade value seen to exceed 50% by 2030
The value of Singapore’s trade with 11 other major Asian markets expected to grow more than 50% by 2030, says UPS study
Singapore’s...
China’s foreign trade forecast to grow steadily in 2023
Senior state officials led by China’s customs office see trade expanding steadily in 2023, based on the increasing number of export containers at...
Customs reform boosts trade on China-Vietnam border
Optimized and adjusted entry-exit policies speed up customs clearance of imports from ASEAN such as seasonal fruits on the China-Vietnam border trade corridor in Guangxi...
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...
China economic bounce needs monetary, fiscal support: IMF
Two IMF economists say China needs to carry out monetary and fiscal support to sustain its economy, which is set to rebound this...
EU targets stronger air links, economic ties with ASEAN
The European Union’s priorities this year include boosting air connectivity with ASEAN and deepening bilateral economic relations, EU’s envoy says
EU Ambassador to...
Exports of intermediate goods grow 4% in Q2 2022
World exports of intermediate goods (IGs) grew 4% year on year in Q2 2022 to US$2.5 trillion, sharply below the segment’s 47% surge...
IMF increases growth forecasts as outlook less gloomy
IMF’s chief economist forecasts global growth will slow from 3.4% in 2022 to 2.9% in 2023 and rebound to 3.1% in 2024
Pierre-Olivier...
