International trade
The Sultanate of Oman hosted the 13th China Roundtable on World Trade Organisation (WTO) Accession in Muscat under the theme 'Advancing Arab Economies: From Strategic Accession to Global Trade Integration.' The three-day event aims to foster dialogue on global trade integration, with a focus on accession challenges and
International trade
China and Liberia, two important shipping countries, are building on their strategic partnership by strengthening maritime cooperation and economic ties. A recent meeting between Chinese Ambassador to Liberia Yin Chengwu and Liberian Maritime Administration Director Lige highlighted the mutual commitment to expand cooperation, with a focus on implementing shipping cooperation
International trade
Ras al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Mohamed Ali Musabbeh Al Nuaimi has praised the strong and enduring ties between the UAE and Kuwait, highlighting fruitful cooperation in the trade sector. The Chairman held a meeting with Khalid Abdulrahim Al Zaabi, Consul-General of the State of Kuwait in
International trade
Consul General Pan Qingjiang emphasized the importance of strengthening docking cooperation between Chinese and South African enterprises to further develop bilateral relations during a customer appreciation event in Johannesburg on May 9, 2025. The event, jointly organized by the China Commercial Bank and Standard Bank South Africa, brought together over
International trade
The Scottish Fiscal Commission's upcoming publication of updated economic forecasts highlights the unpredictability of the current economic outlook, with global trade tensions being a major contributor. The ongoing trade disputes between the US and its trading partners have led to significant uncertainty, with the IMF downgrading its global
International trade
A devastating exhibition titled 'Still Life' is set to expose the gruesome reality of trophy hunting, showcasing 35 powerful photographs of hunting trophies seized by authorities in the UK and USA. The exhibition, organized by the Mirror and Humane World for Animals, aims to highlight the need for
International trade
Amid the government's push to attract more foreign labor to offset population aging, its seasonal workforce program is facing growing scrutiny, especially after the U.S. government banned imports of salt from Korea's largest sea salt farm over forced labor allegations. Labor exploitation, often driven by
International trade
The UK government was alerted to potential espionage risks and threats to national security from Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) over a year ago, but has made little progress in addressing the issue. The warning came from the US, which has since banned the import of Chinese EVs over national security
International trade
The Philippines has introduced a new policy, Administrative Circular (AC) 9, allowing accredited countries to export chicken to the country under a regionalization scheme. This initiative aims to reduce the impact of bird flu on the global food security, poultry industry, and international trade of live birds and poultry meat.
International trade
As the Sultanate of Oman marked its 25th anniversary of accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the country underscored its dedication to the principles of the multilateral trading system and active role in supporting its stability and expanding membership. The occasion coincided with Oman's hosting of the
Ex-prime ministers
Canada's stance on China's trading practices, particularly in the EV and metal sectors, has been scrutinized for its inconsistency with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. The Trudeau government's imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), steel, and aluminum imports in contravention of WTO
International trade
Canada's imposition of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and steel imports from China has been widely criticized, as it directly violates World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. The Trudeau government's decision to follow the United States, which has arbitrarily imposed tariffs on all its major trading partners,
