Awards (Prizes)
Malvern Instruments, a leading global company, has earned its fourth Queen's Award for International Trade, a prestigious recognition of its outstanding achievements in exporting goods and services. The company, based in Malvern, has demonstrated remarkable growth over the past six years, increasing its exports by a significant 76
Awards (Prizes)
As a vertically integrated company, GRAFF sources diamonds in the rough from various mines around the world and has become a global leader in diamonds and fine jewelry. The British jeweller has doubled its overseas earnings in the last three years, with over 95% of sales to overseas customers. With
International trade
The proposed declaration on the export competition pillar of the World Trade Organization (WTO) talks in Hong Kong could lead to the loss of government guarantees on the Canadian Wheat Board's (CWB) initial payments to farmers and borrowings. This change would increase the risk for farmers, said a
International trade
The latest World Trade Organization (WTO) meetings in Hong Kong marked a significant step forward in the elimination of export subsidies in agriculture. Canadian officials welcomed the progress, citing the achievement of their objectives on the treatment of sensitive products and the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB). However, a delegation of
International trade
Agricultural subsidies remain a major stumbling block at the ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Hong Kong, with trade ministers failing to make significant progress towards resolving the issue. Developing countries, including India, are pushing for an end to all export subsidies, including export credits, food aid, and State
International trade
Ministers from 149 World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries gathered in Hong Kong for the Sixth Ministerial Conference, a crucial attempt to revive the stalled Doha Round trade talks. The negotiations, launched in 2001, aim to lower trade barriers and reduce poverty in developing countries. However, the talks have been
International trade
As the world grapples with rising food prices and humanitarian crises, three of the largest agencies of the United Nations - the World Food Program, the UN refugee agency UNHCR, and the UN Children's Fund - have issued a joint statement urging negotiators at the World Trade Organization
International trade
The American Sugar Alliance has released a comprehensive handbook, "Dump Market Players," highlighting the world's worst sugar subsidies ahead of next week's World Trade Organization negotiations in Hong Kong. The report, based on studies by independent commodity research firm LMC International Ltd, reveals that
International trade
Critics of rich country farm subsidies are mobilizing against what they see as distortions in global trade, following successful cases brought against the US and the European Union. A report co-authored by Oxfam and a trade law firm found that $13 billion worth of subsidies in the EU and US
International trade
The European Union's efforts to reform its sugar and banana trading regimes have encountered unforeseen consequences, particularly for some of the world's poorest countries. The reforms, aimed at meeting World Trade Organisation rulings, have highlighted the preferential market access granted to the African, Caribbean, and Pacific
International trade
The Philippines is calling for developed nations, particularly the United States and European Union, to reduce their agricultural subsidies to create a level playing field for developing countries to compete in international trade. According to Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila, the reduction of subsidies and protection in the
International trade
Australian Prime Minister John Howard emphasized that agricultural trade is a critical issue for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and that progress on this front is essential for progress on other trade talks. Speaking after the APEC leaders' summit, Mr. Howard highlighted the importance of addressing agricultural protection, citing
