Tag: World Trade Organization
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...
Closer WCO-WTO action urged for easier green transition
WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam seeks closer cooperation between the World Customs Organization and WTO to support the...
Exports of intermediate goods jump 21% in Q4 2021
Exports of intermediate goods jump 21% in Q4 2021Manufacturing inputs such as metal structures, electrical conductors and medical and pharmaceutical products drove...