Tag: global trade
Global trade in goods and services turns positive in Q1 2024
UNCTAD said global trade in goods and services turned positive in Q1 2024
The value of trade in goods increased by around 1%...
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...
