Liza Almonte
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...
China GDP up 3% in 2022, its 2nd lowest since 1976
China’s economy grew 2.9% in Q4 2022, taking full-year growth to 3%, data released on January 17 by the National Bureau of Statistics...
China’s 2022 foreign trade at record-high US$6.3T
Annual foreign trade value at record high again in 2022, as China works to better coordinate epidemic response with economic and social development...
Digitalization can drive Asian rebound: IMF
Asia’s strong post-pandemic economic rally is slowing due to tight money, weak export demand, and China’s slowdown, but IMF bloggers say digitalization can...
Indonesia expects gains as RCEP accord takes effect
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement entered into force in Indonesia, paving the way for its private sector exporters and importers to enjoy...
