Tag: World Trade Organization
WTO publication highlights trade’s role in narrowing income gap
The WTO World Trade Report 2024 highlighted trade's role in narrowing the income gap
The report also revealed challenges, noting many economies with...
Trade growth likely in 2024 despite challenges — WTO
Expect a gradual recovery in world merchandise trade this year and next year, according to the World Trade Organization
Merchandise trade is seen...
WTO meet ends with decisions on dispute reform, development
The World Trade Organization concluded its meeting on March 2 with decisions renewing the commitment to have a dispute settlement system by 2024
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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...
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...
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...
WTO report makes a case for “re-globalization”
The World Trade Organization made a case for “re-globalization” in its World Trade Report 2023
Increased international cooperation and broader integration can support...
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...
WTO backs HK in origin marking dispute with US
World Trade Organization panel rules against Washington’s requirement that Hong Kong exports to the US be labelled as “Made in China”
Hong Kong...
Multilateral agency heads urge action on global food security crisis
Leaders of FAO, IMF, WB, WFP and WTO cry for urgent action to address food security crisis saying...
