Forty-six women-led businesses in Jordan to benefit from WEIDE digital trade programme
Forty-six women-led businesses in Jordan have been selected as beneficiaries of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, […]
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Canada launches safeguard investigation on certain wood goods
On 23 April 2026, Canada notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 21 April 2026 a
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TRIPS Council considers technology transfer, digitalization and non-violation complaints
At a meeting of the Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on 23-24 April, items discussed by
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Technology transfer workshop highlights role of enabling environment in LDCs
WTO Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang opened the WTO’s workshop on incentives for technology transfer to least-developed countries (LDCs) on 21
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Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain tableware, kitchenware, and household and packaging articles
On 17 April 2026, Madagascar notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 15 April 2026 a
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Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain juices, nectars and non-alcoholic beverages
On 17 April 2026, Madagascar notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 15 April 2026 a
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Kazakhstan initiates dispute regarding Indonesia duties on imported hot-rolled steel coils
Kazakhstan has requested WTO dispute consultations with Indonesia regarding additional ad valorem import duties on hot-rolled steel coils originating from
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Fish Fund extends deadline of second Call for Proposals to 8 May
Eligible WTO members now have until 8 May 2026 to submit grant proposals under the WTO Fish Fund’s second Call
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Philippines launches safeguard investigation on imports of rice
On 15 April 2026, the Philippines notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it had initiated on 26 March 2026
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Viet Nam submits request to join Expansion of the Information Technology Agreement
Viet Nam has submitted a request to join the 2015 Expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA II), the Committee