Fisheries subsidies chair seeks views on year-end target for “second wave” agreement

The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations, Ambassador Einar Gunnarsson of Iceland, on 19 November convened…

Exporting to ASEAN: What You Need to Know

For exporters considering business opportunities in Southeast Asia, the best approach to finding excellent business partners…

Students explore the WTO’s role in shaping global trade

Over 90 students gathered at the WTO on 14 November for an event celebrating the 30th…

Members progress on Sixth Review of SPS Agreement, address record number of trade concerns

WTO members advanced their work on the Sixth Review of the Operation and Implementation of the…

Meeting highlights importance of market transparency for stable and predictable food trade

Information provided by the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) enhances market transparency and strengthens food security,…

WTO advanced course on services aspects of e-commerce concludes in Geneva

A total of 27 government officials from WTO members and observers participated from 12 to 15…

Facilitator seeks members’ views on proposed workplan for e-commerce

Ambassador Richard Brown of Jamaica, the facilitator of the e-commerce work programme, sought members’ views on…

New IRENA-WTO report highlights key trade policies for renewable hydrogen and derivatives

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the WTO Secretariat launched on 14 November at the…

Sweden commits SEK 30 million to support safe agriculture trade in developing economies

Sweden is contributing SEK 30 million (approximately CHF 2.4 million) to the Standards and Trade Development…

DDG Ellard outlines progress on WTO negotiating and reform priorities at APEC ministerial

Speaking at a meeting of ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Lima, Peru…