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TWN Info Service on WTO Issues (2019)
- US creates "new normal" on use of funds for AB members
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Nov 19)
- African Group calls for development outcomes at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Nov 19)
- United Nations: LDCs need to use external aid to transform their economies
by Kanaga Raja (28 Nov 19)
- US failed to comply in dispute over Indian steel products
by Kanaga Raja (28 Nov 19)
- Pluri-talks on e-commerce takes up controversial issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Nov 19)
- US offers quid pro quo on e-commerce moratorium
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Nov 19)
- DSB chair to report on AB crisis later this week
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Nov 19)
- Sharp concerns over ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit
by Kanaga Raja (26 Nov 19)
- Azevedo faces existential crisis over WTO budget, AB impasse
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Nov 19)
- US-China trade talks hit rough waters
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Nov 19)
- New Research Report : Platform Planet: Development in the Intelligence Economy, from IT for Change
(21 Nov 19)
- US blocks revised WTO budget proposal for 2020-2021
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Nov 19)
- Concerns over local content, localisation measures under TRIMs
by Kanaga Raja (15 Nov 19)
- US wins on India's export subsidy schemes
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Nov 19)
- South countries call for "policy space" in proposed WTO reforms
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Nov 19)
- Major North countries bringing about state of exception at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Nov 19)
- Ministers declare intent to finalise outcome on IF at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Nov 19)
- Ministers call for addressing AB impasse as urgent priority
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Nov 19)
- Both US and China losers in ongoing trade war, says study
by Kanaga Raja (13 Nov 19)
- India declines to join RCEP Agreement for time being
by Kanaga Raja (13 Nov 19)
- China can seek retaliation against US up to $3.6 billion annually
by Kanaga Raja (13 Nov 19)
- Plurilateral talks on e-com unlikely to provide MFN access
by D. Ravi Kanth (01 Nov 19)
- US escalating efforts for market access outcomes in agriculture
by D. Ravi Kanth (31 Oct 19)
- Panel set to examine Indian duties on US products
by Kanaga Raja (31 Oct 19)
- US double standards in several trade disputes
by D. Ravi Kanth (31 Oct 19)
- Plurilateral talks on e-com divided on key issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (31 Oct 19)
- Major ICs cautiously welcome China's latest offer for acceding to GPA
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Oct 19)
- China seeks $2.4 billion in sanctions against US in goods dispute
by Kanaga Raja (25 Oct 19)
- AB impasse can be solved through negotiations, says WTO official
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Oct 19)
- Business and human rights treaty negotiations start
by Kinda Mohamadieh (24 Oct 19)
- World stumbling zombie-like into a digital welfare dystopia
by Kanaga Raja (24 Oct 19)
- "Friends of the system" seek extension on e-com & TRIPS moratorium
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Oct 19)
- South firmly rejects US Presidential memo on S&DT
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Oct 19)
- South firmly rejects US proposal to name and shame on S&DT
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Oct 19)
- US rejects facilitator's recommendations to resolve AB crisis
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Oct 19)
- WTO mired in "full-blown" crisis over US attacks on S&DT & AB
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 Oct 19)
- WTO DG voices sharp concern over impasse on new Rules chair
by Kanaga Raja (17 Oct 19)
- US authorized to retaliate to tune of $7.5 billion in Airbus dispute
by Kanaga Raja (17 Oct 19)
- US-China interim deal could set new normal for "managed trade"
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Oct 19)
- R&D costs and pricing of medicines & health technologies
by Kanaga Raja (14 Oct 19)
- South to oppose US attempts at denying S&DT at GC meeting
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Oct 19)
- OECD tax proposal exposes "double standards" on digital trade
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Oct 19)
- "Convergence" claimed on addressing US concerns over AB
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Oct 19)
- US, EU heading for trans-Atlantic trade war over WTO ruling
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Oct 19)
- US can seek $7.5 billion in retaliation in Airbus dispute, says WTO
by Kanaga Raja (07 Oct 19)
- US remains isolated in blocking AB appointments
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Oct 19)
- Turkey's measures on pharmaceutical products for dispute panel
by Kanaga Raja (03 Oct 19)
- E-com duties moratorium "asymmetrical" for South
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Oct 19)
- US expected to win against Indian subsidies for export-promotion
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Oct 19)
- United Nations: Global Green New Deal needed to deliver on 2030 Agenda
by Kanaga Raja (30 Sept 19)
- New IPCC report warns of ocean warming and dire impacts
by Indrajit Bose (30 Sept 19)
- US and China resume their trade talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Sept 19)
- JSI members seek market access outcomes in e-com pluri-talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Sept 19)
- A revised text covering 'all business enterprises' will be the basis for negotiating a UN treaty on business and human rights
by Kinda Mohamadieh (25 Sept 19)
- CSO Letter to RCEP Negotiators on Intellectual Property
(25 Sept 19)
- China to host informal ministerial in November
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Sept 19)
- China initiates dispute over US tariffs on $300 billion of goods
by Kanaga Raja (19 Sept 19)
- Mere exchange of ideas in fisheries talks in absence of a chair
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Sept 19)
- US and China choreograph tariff moves ahead of trade talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Sept 19)
- US claims "conceptual" accord reached in trade war with China
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Sept 19)
- WTO Members remain divided over new chair for fisheries talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Sept 19)
- Trump severely criticised for escalating trade war with China
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Sept 19)
- Panels set on sugar & solar cells, US objects to AB report adoption
by Kanaga Raja (20 Aug 19)
- US has more to lose if Trump pulls it out of WTO
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (16 Aug 19)
- US to delay imposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Aug 19)
- Pluri-accord on e-com could reinforce lawlessness in digital trade
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Aug 19)
- China has upper hand after being labelled currency manipulator
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Aug 19)
- United Nations: Opportunities and risks in digitalization of maritime transport
by Kanaga Raja (02 Aug 19)
- Trump declares "trade war" against South on S&DT
by D. Ravi Kanth (31 Jul 19)
- Korea brings complaint over Japan's export controls to General Council
by Kanaga Raja (31 Jul 19)
- South Coalesces Around An Inclusive Approach to Transparency
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Jul 19)
- South Rallies Around Proposals to Advance Developmental Agenda
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Jul 19)
- US criticized for "shifting goalposts" in AB crisis
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Jul 19)
- Reform process a serious test for the WTO, says DG
by Kanaga Raja (25 Jul 19)
- South challenges US and allies' narrative on WTO "reforms"
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Jul 19)
- Trump has "personal interest" in differentiation, says US envoy
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Jul 19)
- Facilitator on AB crisis reports on consultations
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Jul 19)
- Agriculture: US not ready to negotiate domestic support issues
by Kanaga Raja (22 Jul 19)
- AB upholds compliance ruling against US in Chinese goods dispute
by Kanaga Raja (19 Jul 19)
- South proposes strengthening WTO to promote development
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Jul 19)
- Big Tech's control of consumer data raises concerns
by Kanaga Raja (16 Jul 19)
- US launches probe into France's proposed digital services tax
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Jul 19)
- US countered on transparency requirement by key developing countries
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Jul 19)
- Rules Chair clarifies on status of fisheries texts by facilitators
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Jul 19)
- Digital transformation aid must not be conditioned on new e-com rules
by Kinda Mohamadieh (15 Jul 19)
- Press release: Sustainable development needs fundamental governance changes
(09 Jul 19)
- E-com rules promoted in name of women's economic empowerment
by Kinda Mohamadieh (09 Jul 19)
- Reclaiming development in the WTO
by Kanaga Raja (09 Jul 19)
- South faces defining moment on "development-friendly" WTO reforms
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Jul 19)
- UN: From Development to Differentiation: Just how much has the world changed?
(05 Jul 19)
- "Time to ignite all engines" for economic growth, says BIS
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (04 Jul 19)
- Three informal consultations held on business and human rights draft treaty
by Kinda Mohamadieh (04 Jul 19)
- TWN Policy Brief on Patents and Pre-Grant Opposition in India
by Veena Johari, K M Gopakumar & Arundhati Abhyankar (03 Jul 19)
- A legally binding instrument on business and human rights to advance accountability and access to justice
by Kinda Mohamadieh (03 Jul 19)
- South propose inclusive approach to WTO transparency, notifications
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Jul 19)
- South countries reject "Osaka Track" legitimising e-com pluri-talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Jul 19)
- US measures in renewable energy sector held WTO-illegal
by Kanaga Raja (03 Jul 19)
- Concerns over US push to bring TPP rules into digital trade deal
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Jul 19)
- African Group tables proposal on ending AB impasse
by Kanaga Raja (01 Jul 19)
- Opportunities and risks from Big Tech's entry into finance
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (01 Jul 19)
- Azevedo, as TNC chair, extends support for plurilateral initiatives
by D. Ravi Kanth (01 Jul 19)
- South countries establish "common platform" on WTO reform
by D. Ravi Kanth (01 Jul 19)
- China to host retreat on pursuing "development" via WTO reform
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Jun 19)
- UN: Revised business and human rights draft treaty text expected end June
by Kinda Mohamadieh (17 Jun 19)
- United Nations: Global FDI flows fall for third consecutive year
by Kanaga Raja (17 Jun 19)
- China will oppose attempts to suppress its development, says envoy
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 Jun 19)
- War of attrition on e-com duty-free talks?
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Jun 19)
- G20 fail to resolve differences over WTO reform, digital trade
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Jun 19)
- Moratorium on e-com duties will negatively impact South
by Kanaga Raja (12 Jun 19)
- Trump steps up pressure on South to forgo S&DT
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Jun 19)
- Attempts to push "digital free flow" at G20 to test resolve of South
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Jun 19)
- China lambasts US at WTO over Huawei ban
by Kanaga Raja (10 Jun 19)
- AB crisis is a crisis of trade multilateralism, says 2018 AB chair
by Kanaga Raja (10 Jun 19)
- US shoring up alliance with EU, Japan in trade war with China
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Jun 19)
- South reject moves to curtail policy space to pursue industrialisation
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 May 19)
- US intensifies trade war with China on ICT front
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 May 19)
- China tables comprehensive proposal on WTO reform
by Kanaga Raja (17 May 19)
- Government Procurement Liberalisation Contradicts South Gender-Just Trade Policy
by Ranja Sengupta (17 May 19)
- China to stand firm against the US in protecting its policy space
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 May 19)
- Delhi meet calls for strengthening WTO-MTS, promoting development
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 May 19)
- South must put forward its own WTO reform agenda, says Davies
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 May 19)
- WTO GC gets progress report on process to resolve AB crisis
by Kanaga Raja (13 May 19)
- South countries soundly reject US proposal on "differentiation"
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 May 19)
- China unlikely to yield to US demands in bilateral talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 May 19)
- South denounce efforts to hijack Doha talks on e-com, agriculture
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 May 19)
- Dispute panels, AB must abide by principles of natural justice
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (06 May 19)
- "Digital trade" war underway in e-com pluri-talks at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (06 May 19)
- Development: A new multilateralism for a global green new deal
by Kanaga Raja (30 Apr 19)
- China to push back on e-com demands by US and allies in pluri-talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Apr 19)
- United Nations: Diversification crucial to reduce risks in commodity sector
by Kanaga Raja (29 Apr 19)
- New APBREBES Publication: A Dysfunctional Plant Variety Protection System: Ten Years of UPOV Implementation in Francophone Africa
by Mohamed Coulibaly, Robert Ali Brac de la Perrière, with contributions from Sangeeta Shashikant (29 Apr 19)
- Japan, Australia proposal on AB reform comes under criticism
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Apr 19)
- The WTO, its secretariat and bias against the South
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (25 Apr 19)
- EU, Australia table draft MC12 statement on domestic regulation
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Apr 19)
- WTO faces hard choices, no magic wand solutions
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (23 Apr 19)
- Development and E-com free flow of data rules are incompatible
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (19 Apr 19)
- US leaning towards China's demand for "two-way" enforcement system
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Apr 19)
- India mini-ministerial at time of grave crisis at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Apr 19)
- South reacts sharply against US notification requirement proposals
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Apr 19)
- South nations take firm stand on geo-economics of data
by Parminder Singh (17 Apr 19)
- South needs data digitalization policies, say CSO experts
by Deborah James (17 Apr 19)
- Capacity-building needed to reduce digital, data divides
by Kanaga Raja (17 Apr 19)
- Digital platforms generate opportunities and challenges
by Kanaga Raja (17 Apr 19)
- US threatens to slap $11 billion duties on EU goods
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Apr 19)
- E-com pluri-talks a reality, so better join, says UNCTAD SG
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (11 Apr 19)
- Brazil's proposal could deny AB of its impartial role
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Apr 19)
- EU and allies push back against India's move to strengthen MTS
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Apr 19)
- Time for WTO to take up overdue review of DSU
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (09 Apr 19)
- Abandon talks for e-com rules at WTO, say over 300 CSOs
by Kanaga Raja (09 Apr 19)
- AB upholds ruling on US government support for Boeing
by Kanaga Raja (03 Apr 19)
- US tries to ram through intrusive WTO notification requirements
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Apr 19)
- Guatemala initiates dispute over India's support for sugarcane
by Kanaga Raja (01 Apr 19)
- DSB 26 March meeting postponed until further notice
by Kanaga Raja (29 Mar 19)
- US and allies circulated proposals on e-com pluri-accord
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Mar 19)
- US derides efforts at addressing its concerns over AB
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Mar 19)
- WTO-MTS facing existential threat, needs political decisions
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (27 Mar 19)
- US keeping "Sword of Damocles" over China in bilateral talks?
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Mar 19)
- Brazil's tectonic shift in foregoing S&DT at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Mar 19)
- China unlikely to get US assurances over lifting 5G ban on Huawei
by D. Ravi Kanth (20 Mar 19)
- US, working closely with DG, pushing for WTO reforms
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Mar 19)
- Investment Protection Proposals Under RCEP Threaten India's Pharma Industry
by Prathibha Sivasubramanian (18 Mar 19)
- Major North countries targeting South over agriculture
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Mar 19)
- 5G: The battle for the future
by Humberto Campodonico (12 Mar 19)
- US announces intention to terminate GSP benefits to India, Turkey
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Mar 19)
- US-China trade deal could throw WTO into uncharted waters
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Mar 19)
- Thai envoy to chair WTO General Council this year
by Kanaga Raja (06 Mar 19)
- US suffers major setback over proposal to deny S&DT to South
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Mar 19)
- US continues to block appointment of AB members
by Kanaga Raja (01 Mar 19)
- US may not use WTO dispute system over US-China trade deal
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Feb 19)
- India: Publishes draft e-commerce policy document, open for comments
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (27 Feb 19)
- China faces litmus test at WTO for preserving "policy space"
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Feb 19)
- S&DT sine qua non to promote development of South
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Feb 19)
- The continued relevance of S&DT in favour of South countries
by Kanaga Raja (21 Feb 19)
- US unveils draft GC decision on providing S&DT only to LDCs
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Feb 19)
- China, India respond robustly to US paper on "differentiation"
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Feb 19)
- Korea can retaliate against US for $85 million annually over LRWs
by Kanaga Raja (15 Feb 19)
- US denounced for proposing "differentiation" among South countries
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Feb 19)
- United Nations: Food commodity prices begin new year on buoyant note
by Kanaga Raja (14 Feb 19)
- China's ambiguous stance in face of US pressure
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Feb 19)
- WHO backs South Africa's TRIPS proposal on public health
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Feb 19)
- United Nations: US-China trade tensions will have significant repercussions
by Kanaga Raja (12 Feb 19)
- Beware Trojan horse of proposed E-commerce rules
by IPS/Chakravarthi Raghavan & Jomo Kwame Sundaram (12 Feb 19)
- US-China trade war inching towards an entente
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Feb 19)
- Impasse over AB appointments continues into the new year
by Kanaga Raja (07 Feb 19)
- US President Trump under pressure to cut a deal with China
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Feb 19)
- Dispute panel to examine US Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods
by Kanaga Raja (01 Feb 19)
- What are trade rules on e-commerce supposed to do?
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (31 Jan 19)
- India, South Africa reject attempts to launch talks on e-com, IF
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Jan 19)
- Intention to launch e-com pluri talks announced at Davos
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Jan 19)
- Seventy-five countries confirm "intention" to start e-com pluri-talks
by Kanaga Raja (29 Jan 19)
- Ministers unlikely to address "systemic" crisis facing AB at Davos
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Jan 19)
- United Nations: Global FDI flows fell by 19% last year
by Kanaga Raja (29 Jan 19)
- Honduras tables proposal on functioning of Appellate Body
by Kanaga Raja (25 Jan 19)
- WTO Rules Group takes up some fresh ideas in fisheries talks
by Kanaga Raja (23 Jan 19)
- Process to address AB crisis kicks off, facilitator appointed
by Kanaga Raja (23 Jan 19)
- E-com pluri-talks at WEF aimed at digital colonisation of South
by Kanaga Raja (22 Jan 19)
- Venezuela’s WTO complaint targets US ban of its cryptocurrency
by Kanaga Raja (22 Jan 19)
- Turkey blocks panel over additional duties on US products
by Kanaga Raja (17 Jan 19)
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