Global Trade

As global temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius or more above pre-industrial levels, the country's chapati challenge is only going to become more urgent

The framework has 13 members including Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

On paper, the upcoming Davos meeting would be perfectly suited for resolving these conflicts. History, however, does not provide much encouragement or optimism

The meeting is centered around the theme History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies

Arun Venkataraman, a leading Indian-American has been sworn in as the Asst. Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and Director General of the US and Foreign Commercial Service

The projection, based on a global economic simulation model, was made by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat in a note issued on Monday

The development comes amid disruptions in global trade due to month-long tension between Russia and Ukraine

The third of the year-ender series focuses on how Indian businesses suffered two global supply dislocations

What is the road ahead for Indian exports; will momentum continue?

India's goal of clocking $400 bn in merchandise exports looks attainable this year. Look at the factors that are contributing to India's export growth and the risks that threaten to stall the momentum

The United States continued to maintain high tariffs on goods from China that the Trump administration had imposed but that didn't seem to hurt China much

The commerce secretary said including 21st century issues in bilateral deals would bring both opportunities and challenges for Indian industry

China's WTO compliance record, while imperfect, is broadly comparable to that of other member countries

By Emma Farge

Ships waiting to use the Port of Los Angeles hit 14 days at anchorage this week, about the same amount of time it takes to cross the Pacific, according to port data

Few expect the supply snarls to end this year as an energy crisis stokes inflation fears. Caution abounds in the semiconductor, retail and raw material space.

Exports from India have been rising consistently over the last few quarters

As global trade picks up pace after the ravages of the pandemic, an industry lobby's survey has found that an overwhelming number of exporters are worried about competitiveness

The WTO said on Monday it expected merchandise trade would grow this year by 10.8% after a fall of 5.3% in 2020. In March, it had forecast 2021 growth of 8.0%

Different rules across nations hurting business travel - Today's Special

Many countries are adopting different sets of rules to allow foreigners to enter their territory. This hurts business prospects at a time when all are looking for stronger and faster economic recover

The global merchandise trade is continuing its robust recovery from the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the WTO's Goods Trade Barometer, which hit a record high in its latest reading