China’s APEC Plans Spark Debate Over Future Format of Regional Diplomacy
China’s preparations for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit have generated fresh discussion over how the organisation should conduct high-level...
International Trade
Global Services Trade Expands as International Services Exports Rise in 2026
Geneva: International trade in services continued to expand in 2026, with global services exports recording strong growth during the first...
Global Commodity Prices Accelerate Sharply in August, UNCTAD Data Shows
Geneva: Global commodity prices accelerated sharply in August 2026, with the United Nations Trade and Development's latest data showing a...
IMF Examines How Corporate Tax Changes Can Affect Economies Across Borders
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has released new analysis examining how changes in corporate taxation in one country can influence...
WTO Members Intensify Reform Talks as Global Trade Rules Face Growing Pressure
Geneva: Members of the World Trade Organization are intensifying discussions on reforming the global trading system as governments seek to...
World Bank Warns Global Food Security Remains Vulnerable Amid Rising Costs
Washington: Global food and nutrition security remains fragile as higher fertilizer costs, supply-chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions continue to create...
Global Trade Faces New Pressure as Geopolitical Tensions Reshape International Commerce
Geneva: The global trading system is facing a period of significant change as geopolitical tensions, government interventions and rapid technological...
WTO Warns Global Trading System Is Under Growing Geopolitical Pressure
Geneva: The global trading system is undergoing major structural changes as geopolitical tensions, government interventions, technological developments and shifting economic...
G20 Trade Talks Focus on Tariffs, Industrial Overcapacity and Global Trade Rules
Washington: Trade ministers from the Group of 20 economies are discussing tariffs, industrial overcapacity and distortions in international commerce as...
WTO Report Examines Major Changes Reshaping the Global Trading System
Geneva: The global trading system is undergoing significant changes as geopolitical tensions, technological advances and growing government intervention reshape the...
AI-Related Goods Trade Gives Global Merchandise Trade a Boost
Geneva: The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is beginning to have a measurable impact on international trade, with strong demand...
US-China Tariff Changes Cover a Wide Range of Products as Trade Tensions Evolve
Washington/Beijing: Trade conditions between the United States and China are undergoing another shift as changes to tariff arrangements affect a...
🇺🇸🇨🇳 US and China Extend Trade Truce to January 2027, Plan New Tariff Talks
September The United States and China have agreed to extend their existing trade truce until January 10, 2027, giving both...
🇺🇸🇨🇳 US and China Agree on $30 Billion Tariff-Cut Framework
Washington/Beijing, September 28, 2026: The United States and China have agreed on a framework to reduce tariffs on approximately $30...
Digital Services Reshape Global Trade as Least Developed Countries Struggle to Keep Pace
Digital services are rapidly changing the structure of international trade, but new global trade data show a widening gap between...
Vietnam Garment Makers Linked to Esquel Continue U.S. Cotton Exports
HANOI: Three garment manufacturers in Vietnam have continued exporting cotton products to the United States despite maintaining business links with...
Small Businesses Account for Around 70% of Global Employment, UNCTAD Data Shows
Small and medium-sized enterprises remain one of the most important components of the world economy, accounting for roughly 90% of...
US-China Trade Relations Remain in Focus as Leaders Discuss Economic Issues
Trade and economic relations between the United States and China remain a major focus for international businesses and investors as...
UN Projects Global Economy to Grow 2.6% in 2026 Amid Rising Risks
The global economy is expected to expand by 2.6% in 2026, according to the latest United Nations economic assessment, as...
Oil Prices Ease After Recent Surge as Markets Monitor Middle East Risks
Crude oil prices moved lower after a sharp recent increase, with traders reassessing the balance between supply concerns, geopolitical risks...
US Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High as Markets Reassess Interest Rate Outlook
The U.S. dollar has remained close to a two-month high as financial markets reassess the outlook for inflation, economic growth...
Global Economy Faces New Energy and Interest-Rate Pressures
The global economy is entering a period of increased uncertainty as higher energy costs, elevated government bond yields and changing...
Asian Markets Rise as AI Chip Rally Extends Across the Region
Asian financial markets moved higher on Wednesday as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technology continued to lift semiconductor companies and...
WTO Warns Global Trade System Faces Major Turning Point as Reform Debate Intensifies
The global trading system is facing a major period of change as governments confront geopolitical tensions, shifting economic power, digitalisation...
ASEAN-Plus Three Trade Surges as Asian Economies Deepen Regional Economic Cooperation
Economic cooperation between Southeast Asia and the region's three major Northeast Asian partners is gaining momentum, with new figures showing...
EU and Philippines Reach Major Free-Trade Agreement After Years of Negotiations
The European Union and the Philippines have reached a substantial agreement on a free-trade deal, marking a major step toward...
US and China Step Up Trade and AI Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
September 22, 2026 The United States and China have intensified discussions on trade, investment and artificial intelligence ahead of a...
Global Computer Device Exports Surge to $774.8 Billion in 2025 as Asia Dominates the Supply Chain
The global computer-device trade reached a remarkable US$774.8 billion in 2025, highlighting the enormous scale of the international electronics and...
Trump-Xi Summit Puts Global Trade, AI and Supply Chains Under the Spotlight
The upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is emerging as one of the most...
Global Wheat, Maize and Rice Prices Rise as Weather and Trade Disruptions Affect Food Markets
Global Food Markets: International prices of several major food commodities increased in August 2026, with wheat, maize and rice markets...
New Zealand Parliament Approves India Trade Agreement, Opening Way for Implementation
Wellington, September 17, 2026: New Zealand's Parliament has approved legislation implementing a free trade agreement with India, marking a significant...
Thailand Pushes to Advance US Trade Deal as Tariff Talks Enter Final Stage
Bangkok, September 17, 2026: Thailand is stepping up efforts to finalize a trade arrangement with the United States as Prime...
New Zealand Parliament Passes Free Trade Deal With India
New Zealand’s Parliament has approved a free trade agreement with India, opening a new phase in economic relations between the...
WTO Warns Global Trade System Is at a Critical Juncture
The World Trade Organization has warned that the global trading system is facing a major period of disruption and needs...
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Call for Secure Red Sea Navigation Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have called for the continued freedom and security of navigation through the Red Sea and the...
Indonesia and China Strengthen Cooperation to Prepare Economic Negotiators for Global Challenges
Indonesia is strengthening cooperation with China to improve the capabilities of government officials responsible for negotiating international economic agreements and...
China Plans Wider Global Use of Yuan Through Financial Opening and Cross-Border Payments
China is preparing a broader push to strengthen the international role of its currency by expanding financial-market access, improving cross-border...
Four Decades After the Uruguay Round: What Its Legacy Can Teach the Future of Global Trade
Four decades after negotiations began on the Uruguay Round, the international trading system is reflecting on one of the most...
Türkiye and Indonesia Strengthen Economic and Trade Cooperation
ANKARA — Türkiye and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, with both sides focusing on trade, investment,...
OECD Examines Traceability to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a new report examining how traceability can help strengthen the...
