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Rising debt costs cripple development: Developing nations paid $384 billion in interest in 2024

A new report released by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warns that a deeply unequal global financial architecture is trapping developing nations in a...

UNCTAD warns: Surging demand for critical minerals is driving restrictive trade policies

The rapid rise in demand for critical energy transition minerals (CETMs), driven by the expansion of clean energy technologies, electrification, and digitalization, is prompting...

UN report: Critical mineral scramble risks global trade fragmentation amid clean energy surge

As the global economy accelerates its transition toward clean energy and digital technologies, critical minerals have emerged as the new frontline of international trade,...

Global trade at risk as Strait of Hormuz disruptions ripple across energy, food and financial systems

A disruption that began as a maritime bottleneck in one of the world’s most strategically vital shipping corridors is rapidly evolving into a broader...

Global trade resilience under threat as geopolitical tensions and costs rise for late 2026

While global trade maintains a fragile momentum in early 2026, UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) forecasts a significant slowdown in the...

UNCTAD warns of cascading global economic crisis as Strait of Hormuz activity collapses by 95%

The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) issued its second rapid assessment, warning that the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz is sending...

Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts energy and fertilizer flows, raising global food security concerns

Escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz region is severely disrupting global energy and fertilizer flows, driving up costs and increasing risks to food...

UNCTAD and WTO release 2025 global trade statistics ahead of MC14 ministerial in Cameroon

Newly released trade statistics from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) reveal a global trade landscape marked by robust...

Global trade hits record $35 trillion, but 2026 forecast warns of slower growth and rising fragmentation

Global trade reached a historic milestone in 2025, exceeding $35 trillion for the first time following a 7% year-on-year increase. However, the first Global...

Philippines solidifies its global maritime dominance in the 2025 Seafarer Rankings

The 2025 Global Seafarer Rankings, utilizing the latest industry data from BIMCO (Baltic and International Maritime Council) and UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade...
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