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Ukraine conflict sparks disintegration of global economy into blocs

Published on: April 11, 2022
17:50

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday warned about disintegration risk of global economy into separate blocs, as a long-term effect of the Ukraine conflict and sanctions against Russia.

WTO, WHO, WIPO to hold political symposium on Covid-19 challenges

Published on: February 2, 2022
16:55

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) A high-level political symposium to challenges of Covid-19 will take place at the beginning of coming summer, the World Trade Organization (WTO) reported Wednesday on its official website.

Int´l goods trade fell 0.8% in Q3, Omicron raises risks – WTO report

Published on: December 20, 2021
18:49

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Monday that global merchandise trend dropped by 0.8% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, adding that the emergence of the omicron variant had raised the risk of missing the forecast 2021 growth rate.

Prospects of intellectual-property waiver on Covid-19 vaccines fade

Published on: November 18, 2021
16:53

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) The WTO Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Council) has concluded its meeting reaching no agreements on elements underpinning Covid-19 vaccines.

WTO seeks significant agreement at 12th ministerial conference

Published on: November 16, 2021
11:04

By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte

Geneva, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) More than 160 member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) will seek to reach a significant agreement on agriculture and other issues at the 12th Ministerial Conference of that organization, experts state on Tuesday.

Intermediate goods exports increased in Q2 of 2021

Published on: November 4, 2021
00:05

By: Pavel López Lazo

Geneva, Nov 4 (Prensa Latina) Global exports of intermediate goods (IG), such as parts and components, rose by 47% year-on-year rise in the second quarter of 2021, the World Trade Organization (WTO) reported.

Post-pandemic economy must be green and inclusive, WTO says

Published on: September 29, 2021
07:37

By: Prensa Latina

Geneva, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) The Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called Tuesday to achieve a more ecological, prosperous and inclusive economy ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic.

External sales of intermediate goods keep profits in the world

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:26

By: Prensa Latina

Geneva, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Global intermediate goods (IG) exports, such as parts and components, grew 20% year-on-year in Q1 2021, reported the World Trade Organization (WTO).

WTO confirms world trade recovery

Published on: August 19, 2021
07:35

By: Prensa Latina

Geneva, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Confirming the strength of the global trade recovery, the Goods Trade Barometer record high level on Wednesday, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Trade may help rebuild global economy, WTO says

Published on: July 9, 2021
07:16

By: Prensa Latina

Geneva, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Thursday considered that trade is a key ingredient to rebuild a stronger and more inclusive global economy and reactivate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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