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Tourism's Recovery Strategies highlighted at WTO 'Aid for Trade' Event

The FINANCIAL -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) partnered with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to lead a conversation on what the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on global tourism means for development across the Asia-Pacific region. Held as part of …

US should challenge Mexico's ban on glyphosate and genetically-modified corn at the WTO

On New Year’s Eve, Mexico’s president, Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador, issued a decree that has U.S. agriculture worried. The decree bans glyphosate, a herbicide, as well as genetically-modified (GM) corn. Since Mexico is the largest export market for …

World Bank says to commit US$2 billion to COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries by end-April

WASHINGTON: The World Bank Group will have committed US$2 billion in financing by the end of April for COVID-19 vaccines in some 40 developing countries, World Bank Managing Director of Operations Axel van Trotsenburg said on Friday (Apr 9). The US$2 …

Attendance List: Communiqué of the Forty-third Meeting of the IMFC

Videoconference Attendance April 8, 2021 Washington, D.C. Chairman Magdalena Andersson, Minister for Finance of Sweden Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Members or Alternates         Mohammed Aljadaan, Minister of Finance, Saudi Arabia Obaid Humaid Al …

No clarity yet on announcement of five-year foreign trade policy on April 1

Amiti Sen The five-year foreign trade policy (FTP) is almost ready, but there is no clarity yet on whether it will be announced as scheduled on April 1, as the government may want to add more elements to it keeping the Covid-19 situation in mind, said …

Osinbajo, Tinubu extol Aisha Buhari at book launch

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu yesterday eulogised the First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari, for her noble role in national politics. The Vice-President described her as an unusual …

WTO revises upwards trade growth forecast for 2021

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): Free trade bloc can be a game changer for African people and business

Download logo Exploring strategies to deepen private sector participation in the implementation African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was the highlight of a panel session during the 2021 WTO Aid-for-Trade Stocktaking meeting. The African Development …

Tonto Dike Bags United Nations Ambassadorial Position

International business magazine Forbes has recognised a number of Nigerian entertainers in it’s recently released list of 100 innovations, inventions and icons from Africa. The list which was made available on the official website of the publication was …

Without access to vaccines, COVID will continue widening inequality everywhere 

“Without access to vaccines, the gap will widen further”, warned the UN multi-faceted agency, calling for “strong partnership and cooperation at the national, regional and global levels”.   Debt inequality  World Bank President David R. Malpass, pointed …

PDP’ll Partner ANC To Save Democracy In Africa, Secondus Boasts

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has pledged the readiness of the partner to close ranks with the African National Congress (ANC), to deepen democracy in the continent. Secondus gave the pledge while …

WTO public forum to discuss trade beyond-Covid

The WTO’s 2021 Public Forum, to be held from September 28 to 30, will look at the effects of Covid-19 on trade and how the multilateral trading system can help build resilience to the pandemic and future crises. Under the main theme, “Trade beyond Covid-19 …

Australia threatens to take China to WTO and backs Boris Johnson's stance on Uighur abuses

Australia’s trade minister threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization on Saturday over its “unjustifiable” decision to increase duties on Australian wine imports for up to five years. In the latest salvo between Beijing and Canberra, China’s …

Businesses may be ignorant of the specific changes to the VAT law

Apr 09, 2021 Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom Kaieteur News – The Senior Minister within the Office of the President, Dr. Ashni Singh, has called on the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to take action against those unscrupulous persons who are still …

White House considering supporting India, S Africa move at WTO on COVID vaccines: Report

The White House is considering supporting a move by India and South Africa before the World Trade Organization on emergency temporary waiver of some Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) rules so that greater supplies of COVID-19 …

Australia threatens WTO action as China hikes duty on wine

SYDNEY: Australia's trade minister threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization on Saturday (Mar 27) over its "unjustifiable" decision to hike duties on Australian wine imports for up to five years. In the latest salvo between …

Markets Look for Direction after Large Block Trade and Before Key Data

The large block trade (~$20 bln) before the weekend, apparently from a family office, continued to have ripple effects today, but the MSCI AC Asia Pacific barely noticed. It extended its pre-weekend rally of 1.3%, and only KOSPI and Australia fell among …

After pandemic ‘this will be a different economy’, says Fed’s Powell

The US economy, boosted by quickening vaccinations, is headed toward a strong recovery, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Thursday. But he cautioned not all will immediately benefit. “There are a number of factors that are coming together to …

Fed Chair Warns of ‘Different Economy’ Post-Pandemic But Sees ‘Brighter Outlook’ Amid Reopenings

US 01:14 GMT 09.04.2021Get short URL While the US and other rich nations have acquired multiple times the number of COVID-19 vaccines they will need to inoculate their populations, economists and health officials are warning the global economy will …

METISS submarine fibre cable now operational in Mauritius after landing in Emtel data centre

Emtel provides global telecoms, multinationals, and enterprises with reliable telecommunications services and capacities to empower digital enterprise PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emtel, a leading Telecom Network …

Finesse Group Launched to Transform Businesses from Communications to Customer Care

Dedicated to improving your customer's journey, the Group specialises in PR, content curation, messaging, business etiquette, mystery shopping & customer care. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Companies keen …

The Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Industry Detects Chromosomal Abnormalities, A Feature Which Both Drives And Restrains

The Business Research Company’s Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our reports have been revised for market size, forecasts …

Global Coal Market Trends, Strategies, And Opportunities In The Coal Market 2021-2030

The Business Research Company’s Coal Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact And Recovery To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the new market research report ‘Coal Global Market Report 2021: …

Protein Expression Industry Grows With Increased Demand For Biologics

The Business Research Company’s Protein Expression Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our reports have been revised for market size, forecasts, and …

Passenger Cars Aftermarket Uses Additive Manufacturing 3D Printing As Latest Trend In The Industry

The Business Research Company’s Passenger Cars After Market Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our reports have been revised for market size, forecasts, …

Global Utilities Market Trends, Strategies, And Opportunities In The Utilities Market 2021-2030

The Business Research Company’s Utilities Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact And Recovery To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the new market research report ‘Utilities Global Market …

Increasing Prevalence Of Infectious Diseases Drives The Food And Beverage Testing Kits Market

The Business Research Company’s Food and Beverage Testing Kits Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our reports have been revised for market size, …

Global 3D Printer Market Trends, Strategies, And Opportunities In The 3D Printer Market 2021-2030

The Business Research Company’s 3D Printer Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the new market research report ‘3D Printer Global Market …

Global Metabolomics Market Trends, Strategies, And Opportunities In The Metabolomics Market 2021-2030

The Business Research Company’s Metabolomics Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Growth And Change To 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON , UK, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the new market research report ‘Metabolomics Global Market …

African Fintechs collaborate to interlink mobile money and digital assets

SECDEX and KOINON jointly foster B2C & B2B payments convergence & digital assets exchange SEYCHELLES, NAIROBI, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Seychelles-based Securities, Commodities and Derivatives Exchange (SECDEX), and …

European Parliament Motion Highlights Urgent Need for a Review of Data Protection Practices in the wake of Schrems II

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, April 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Organisations can no longer rely on simple “data housekeeping” practices alone to satisfy data protection practices required by GDPR and Schrems II legislation (https://www.reuters. …

NICO.LAB announces a new partnership with AI Advance to transform stroke care in Australia and New Zealand

AI Advance will be distributing StrokeViewer, an AI solution that empowers physicians to provide stroke patients with the right treatment in time. MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NICO.LAB and AI Advance today …

Yuri Kruman, Leading Human Resources Expert, CEO of HR, Talent & Systems Consulting, Interviewed With DotCom Magazine

Yuri Kruman, Prominent Human Resources Expert, CEO of HR, Talent & Systems Consulting Zoom Interviewed for The DotCom Magazine Entrepreneur Spotlight Series. SAN FRANCISCO, CLAIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yuri …

TeamBest Global Companies to Launch Best Drug Discovery Institute on New 1500-Acre Corporate Campus in Virginia, USA

TeamBest Global Companies to Launch Best Drug Discovery Institute on New 1500-Acre Corporate Campus at Best Green City, Virginia, USA WASHINGTON, DC, USA, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TeamBest Global Companies is proud to announce the …

GoodFirms Unveils the List of Best Social Work Case Management Software for Nonprofit Organizations - 2021

GoodFirms highlights the social work case management, audience response, & Community software based on several research parameters. WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- These days, social work case …

CSCMP Silicon Valley/SF Season Finale to Feature Supply Chain Leads from Google, Corsair, FLEXE and Intuitive Surgical

Sarah Barnes-Humphrey of Let's Talk Supply Chain! to Moderate Dialogue on Talent Management Challenges in Pandemic SAN FRANCISCO, CA, USA, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CSCMP Silicon Valley/San Francisco, one of the global …

Global Infection Control Consultants Announces General Release of The M3 system Delivery Module

It's Time to Reopen The world With Total Building COVID-19 Protection Now available World Wide NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After more than a year of lockdowns, daily fear of resuming normal life, …

Advanced Nutrients $150,000 Challenge, Pledges Dollar-For-Dollar Match Donation in support of Humanity Heroes

A local non-profit expand donations nationally aims to distribute 7,000 Humanity Packs with the highest in-demand items. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, USA, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced Nutrients is announcing its donation match challenge …

CCHR: 94% of States Fail Troubled Youth Protections in Behavioral Centers

Group acknowledges media as inadvertent watchdogs that can influence legislators to enact protections against abuse of teens in psychiatric facilities LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Children and …