Vietnam Leader Begins Russia-France Tour as Hanoi Expands Global Partnerships
HANOI — Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary To Lam left Hanoi on Monday for a six-day diplomatic tour...
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Global Ship Fuel Shortage Looms as War Disrupts Refineries and Shipping Routes
A growing shortage of fuel oil used by ships and power plants is threatening to push up transportation and energy...
South Korea’s Exports Break Full-Year Record as AI Chip Boom Accelerates
SEOUL — South Korea has already surpassed its previous full-year export record, powered by an extraordinary surge in semiconductor shipments...
Brazil: Government Raises Concern Over New European Restrictions on Brazilian Animal Products
Brazil has formally expressed concern over new European Union restrictions affecting Brazilian animal-protein products, with the government raising the issue...
Germany’s China Trade Crisis Deepens as Chinese Competition Pressures German Industry
Germany’s long-standing economic relationship with China is entering a more difficult phase as German manufacturers face stronger competition from Chinese...
WTO Public Forum 2026 Programme Reveals 113 Sessions on the Future of Services Trade
The World Trade Organization has released the full programme for the 2026 WTO Public Forum, bringing together more than 500...
G20 Trade Accelerates in Second Quarter of 2026 as Goods and Services Demand Strengthens
Paris: International trade across the G20 economies gained momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with stronger merchandise imports and...
IMF Warns Global Economy Faces Uneven Growth as War and AI Reshape Outlook
IMF Washington,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the global economy has remained more resilient than expected despite major geopolitical and...
Uzbekistan Pushes Ahead With WTO Membership as 2026 Accession Target Remains in Focus
Geneva, Uzbekistan is continuing an intensive effort to join the World Trade Organization, with the country reaffirming its ambition to...
Brazil Challenges Additional US Tariffs at WTO, Opening New Trade Dispute
Geneva, Brazil has formally challenged additional duties imposed by the United States on products originating from Brazil, bringing the tariff...
Global Trade Heads Toward Record Year as UNCTAD Warns of Rising Price Pressures
Geneva, Global trade remained on a strong growth path during the first half of 2026, but rising prices, geopolitical tensions...
G20 Trade Gains Momentum in Second Quarter as Imports and Services Activity Accelerate
International trade across the G20 economies gathered pace in the second quarter of 2026, with merchandise imports recording a particularly...
Scott Bessent Faces Major G20 Test as Trade Disputes, Iran Sanctions and US Debt Dominate Agenda
Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is preparing for a difficult round of economic diplomacy as finance ministers...
G20 Finance Meeting Faces Tough Test as Tariffs, Iran War and Global Debt Shake Economic Outlook
Asheville, United States, Finance ministers and central bank leaders from the world's major economies are heading into a difficult G20...
India Seeks WTO Consultations With US Over New Quartz Surface Import Tariffs
National War Memorial in New Delhi, India. Original public domain image from Flickr India has approached the World Trade Organization...
Trump Accuses Canada of ‘Ripping Off’ the U.S. as Trade Dispute Intensifies
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and Technology Policy Director...
Why Current Account Imbalances Persist in the Global Economy
Current account imbalances remain one of the most persistent features of the international economy. Some countries regularly record large surpluses,...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Global Shipping Faces Prolonged Disruption
AI Generated Photo August 28, 2026: The continuing crisis around the Strait of Hormuz is creating major challenges for international...
IMF Warns Global Economic Imbalances Are Widening Again as China’s Surplus Expands
Global current account imbalances widened further in 2025, marking a renewed reversal of the narrowing trend that followed the global...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Puts Global Energy and Trade at Risk as Shipping Traffic Remains Disrupted
AI Generated Photo The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman,...
Europe’s Globalisation Model Faces a New Test as Trade Becomes More Fragmented
Brussels: Europe’s economic model is facing a major test as rising geopolitical tensions, tariffs, supply-chain risks and tougher competition reshape...
China’s Property Crisis Continues to Weigh on Growth as Exports Gain Importance
Beijing: China’s prolonged real estate downturn continues to cast a shadow over the world’s second-largest economy, even as the government...
Canada Suspends US Trade Talks as Mark Carney Announces Dollar-for-Dollar Tariff Response
President Donald Trump looks on as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signs the guest book in the Roosevelt Room before...
Trump Warns Countries Supporting Iran of Severe Economic Consequences
August 21, 2026 Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to countries that continue providing financial,...
US Pressures China to Join Growing Economic Campaign Against Iran
August 21, 2026 Washington — The United States is stepping up diplomatic pressure on China as President Donald Trump's administration...
World Bank Highlights Uneven Trucking Rules Across Africa and Their Impact on Trade
Washington, August 14, 2026: The movement of goods by road remains a crucial part of Africa's internal trade, but significant...
Black Sea Conflict Intensifies as Russia-Ukraine Attacks Disrupt Global Trade
The Russia-Ukraine war is entering another increasingly dangerous phase as attacks around the Black Sea continue to affect ports, commercial...
IMF Keeps Global Growth Outlook at 3% as War Risks and AI Boom Pull Economy in Opposite Directions
The global economy is showing greater resilience than many expected despite geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions and uncertainty surrounding international trade....
US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, Putting India’s Trade Relations Under Fresh Pressure
The United States has taken a significant step toward expanding economic pressure on Russia, with the U.S. Senate approving a...
Proposed Strait of Hormuz Deal Faces Major Obstacles as Shipping Industry Warns of Legal and Financial Risks
August 8, 2026 A proposed arrangement designed to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is facing serious resistance...
Global Financial Markets Balance Geopolitical Risks and Economic Uncertainty
Global financial markets continue to navigate a complex environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, central bank policies, inflation concerns, and slowing...
Refining Capacity Crunch Keeps Global Fuel Prices High Despite Softer Crude Oil
Global fuel prices have remained elevated even as crude oil prices have eased, highlighting a growing imbalance in the international...
Drone Strikes Disrupt Russian E-Commerce Network, Putting Thousands of Small Businesses Under Pressure
Moscow — A series of drone attacks targeting logistics infrastructure in Russia has begun affecting the country's fast-growing e-commerce sector,...
The Books Shaping the Future of the Global Economy
In an era marked by economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and geopolitical rivalry, understanding global economic trends has become more important...
Global Markets Navigate Uncertainty as Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions Shape Investor Sentiment
Global financial markets experienced another day of cautious trading as investors balanced corporate earnings, fluctuating oil prices, geopolitical developments, and...
Landlocked Developing Countries Day: Why 32 Nations Without Coastlines Need Greater Global Support
Introduction Every year, the international community observes Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) Day to raise awareness about the unique economic, social,...
How Far Does One U.S. Dollar Go Around the World? A Snapshot of Global Currency Values
The U.S. dollar remains one of the world's most influential currencies, serving as a benchmark for international trade, travel, and...
China’s Electric Vehicle Exports Surge as Domestic Auto Sales Slow
China's electric vehicle (EV) industry is proving its resilience despite a slowdown in the domestic automobile market. While overall car...
WTO Panel Issues Report on Türkiye’s Measures Affecting Electric Vehicles and Other Vehicles
GENEVA — A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has released its report regarding Türkiye’s measures affecting electric vehicles (EVs) and...
Russia and Guinea Mark 25 Years of Partnership with Growing Economic and Investment Cooperation
Russia and Guinea are commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on the Principles of Friendly Relations and Partnership, a...
