Tag: UNCTAD
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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UNCTAD, WCO sign pact boosting customs modernization
New agreement signed by UNCTAD and the World Customs Organization seeks to boost customs modernization by enabling interoperability of their trade facilitation systems
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UNCTAD warns of policy-induced global recession
Developed economies’ monetary and fiscal policy moves risk pushing the world towards global recession and prolonged stagnation, UNCTAD warns
With global growth forecast...
UNCTAD: Global trade hits record US$7.7T in Q1
Record US$7.7 trillion trade value in first quarter surpassed by US$1 trillion the trade figure in the same quarter last year
New global alliance of special economic zones launched
New global alliance of special economic zones launchedUNCTAD joined hands with 7 global, regional and national associations representing over 7,000 special economic...
E-commerce activity sustained into 2021, new UNCTAD figures show
E-commerce activity sustained into 2021, new UNCTAD figures showThe average share of internet users who made purchases online rose from 53% before...
UNCTAD: Ukraine war hammering global trade and development
Rising food, fuel and fertilizer prices around the world confirm war’s worsening impact, says UNCTAD UNCTAD does not rule out risk of civil...
