International trade
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries reached its lowest level in 18 years in 2023, with a total of $435 billion, a sharp decline from the previous year. This significant drop in FDI, which is crucial for economic growth, job creation, and meeting development goals, has been attributed to
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Thirteen-year-old Hriday Maniar made history by holding seasoned Slovak Grandmaster Manik Mikulas to a surprise draw, defying a nearly 500-point rating difference in the first round of the Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament. The event, organized by the Indian Chess School under the aegis of the All India Chess Federation,
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Concerns within the European Union over the need for balanced trade relations with China have intensified amid ongoing trade tensions. The EU is emphasizing the importance of adherence to global trade rules, ensuring that multilateral commitments align with fair market practices. Key issues such as subsidies, barriers to market access,
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China and Africa's economic and trade cooperation has undergone a profound transformation, transitioning from a traditional resource-based model to a more diversified, high-value-added, and technology-intensive one, according to the "Blue Book of China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation: Development Report (2025)". This shift is driven by Africa&
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Over 500 manufacturing and consumer goods stakeholders gathered at the recent Reuters Supply Chain USA event in Chicago, convening under the theme "Navigate Complexity in an Era of Uncertainty." Key topics included the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the impact of tariffs on global trade and sourcing, and
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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has issued a decision rescinding its order regarding the dumping of hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy steel plate originating in or exported from the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, and Romania. The Tribunal initiated an expiry review on October 7, 2024, and
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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has made a decision on whether there are reasonable grounds to consider the imposition of an anti-dumping duty on imports of certain hot-rolled wire rod of carbon steel and alloy steel from China, Egypt, and Vietnam. The Tribunal's decision follows an inquiry conducted
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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has issued a decision determining that a complaint filed by Primex Project Management Ltd. is not valid. The complaint was filed under the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, and the Tribunal conducted an inquiry into the matter. The determining factor was the Department of Public
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China, as the world's second-largest importer of goods and services, takes a strategic position in the global economy, making it an essential trading partner for both Madagascar and Africa as a whole. The country's support for African trade infrastructure, such as industrial zones, economic corridors, and
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African countries may face a moment of transition as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) nears its expiration in September, and a preferential trade deal with China is announced, eliminating tariffs on 98 percent of taxable products originating from 53 African nations. This development could force African governments to
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The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has initiated a final review of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on sugar products imported from Thailand, following World Trade Organisation (WTO) regulations and domestic law. The review, required after four years of application, aims to assess whether continuing these measures is necessary and
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The Rs 40-lakh prize money Aurionpro International Grandmaster Chess Tournament and Junior International Chess Tournament has begun at the World Trade Centre, Mumbai, and will run through to 24 June. With over 400 players from 17 countries participating, including 16 Grandmasters and 13 International Masters, the double-header promises unmatched competition.
