Prabhash Ranjan writes: Trade multilateralism might be out of fashion for the US, but remains of vital salience for countries like India. Hence, India, under its G20 presidency, should work with others to drive the WTO reforms agenda aimed at making trade multilateralism inclusive

India and the UK are seeking equal treatment in each other's market for their respective companies engaged in the services sector under the proposed free trade agreement, which is under negotiations, a government official said. The two countries are looking at promoting trade in services through this agreement, negotiations for which was launched on January 13, 2021.

Addressing the WTO Membership this morning, the head of the EU’s trade department, Sabine Weyand, highlighted the EU’s steadfast commitment to openness and multilateralism amidst serious external shocks, rising trade tensions and uncertainty. She elaborated on the EU’s non-discriminatory and transparent response to the unprecedented environmental crisis through its Green Deal and climate policy, stressing the EU’s willingness to engage in dialogue with its trading partners on measures like its Carbon

The implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs) and regional mega trade pacts have resulted in a loss of custom taxes for Cambodia, but has also boosted investment flows, created jobs, and increased exports, said Kun Nhem, director-general of Customs and Excise, while speaking at a workshop yesterday.

July marks the end of the lychee season in China but the main harvest in Vietnam. Therefore, domestic firms are advised to optimize this opportunity to boost exports to the neighbouring country.

The EU’s latest adjustments in quality inspection of imported processed food and produce from Vietnam show looser regulations. This means Vietnam’s exported merchandise has improved quality, safety, and hygiene.

A go-slow-down in global demands is predicted to linger, making it difficult for Vietnam to expand exports this year, while also affecting the country’s state budget revenues.

Andrea Coppola, World Bank Lead Economist for Việt Nam speaks to Vietnam News Agency about his recommendations for the country to speed up economic recovery and development in the time to come.

China's efforts to bolster exports by slashing prices below $1,000 per tonne have exacerbated the already rising burden on the Vietnamese steel industry.

Investor fears of mounting economic damage are threatening to overshadow the next round of interest-rate hiking all but promised by central bankers from Washington to Frankfurt.