Trade indicator points to continued modest recovery of world trade in...
The WTO’s latest World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI) suggests that global merchandise trade growth will continue to strengthen in the third quarter of 2017....
4 ways business is stepping up to meet global climate goals
Non-state actors like businesses are essential to meeting the ambitious goals outlined in the Paris Agreement. A panel discussion at the recent ECOCITY World...
Qatar Trade In Crisis
The international blockade on doing business with Qatar has left the oil rich state fragile. Despite the finger pointing and accusations of its support...
Structured Deal
Massive conglomerate in China takes an unusual step by revealing the complex details of its ownership, internal make-up, and investments. In an age of...
Sustainable Business: Renaissance beckons for the age of the tram
As the world turns its back on the internal combustion engine, the electrification of public transport and the movement of goods starts to gather...
ICC Court to establish MENA Representative Office in UAE
The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced it is to open a representative office for the Middle...
New Tool Maps the Potential for Solar Energy in the Pacific
APIA, Samoa, July 31, 2017 –A new tool facilitated by the World Bank will enable Pacific Island countries to map areas for solar power generation...
Government has ‘window of opportunity’ before firms trigger Brexit contingency plans
New survey reveals 57% of firms are looking at scenario and contingency planning related to Brexit, but only 11% have begun to implement...
UN recognises US$1.6 trillion trade finance gap
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed official recognition of the estimated US$1.6 trillion trade financing gap in the United Nations’ (UN) annual...
Corporate Punishment
The UK government has pledged to crack down on ‘bad’ boardroom behaviour. But how far can it go? And will the corporate world fall...