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Sustainability

Global growth forecast slows to 2.6% in 2025 as financial volatility and geopolitical uncertainty reshape global economy

Edu Lopez - December 3, 2025

Global economic growth is set to decelerate to 2.6 per cent in 2025, down from 2.9 per cent in 2024, as global trade and...

Sustainability

Global foreign direct investment slumps 3% in first half of 2025 amid geopolitical and economic headwinds

Edu Lopez - November 14, 2025

Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) saw a 3% decline in the first half of 2025, extending a two-year slump, according to the latest Global...

Sustainability

Urgent trade reform is needed to align global markets with the Paris Agreement

Edu Lopez - November 8, 2025

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) issued an urgent call for world leaders gathering at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) to fully...

Sustainability

Global trade now a $2 trillion engine driving the Paris agreement and low-carbon transition

Edu Lopez - November 6, 2025

A new Global Trade Update released by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) confirms that international trade is an indispensable and powerful policy tool for...

Sustainability

Digital readiness gap threatens global South’s sustainable growth – UNCTAD

Edu Lopez - October 18, 2025

A persistent digital readiness gap is preventing many developing countries from harnessing the full potential of digital trade for sustainable and inclusive growth, according...

Sustainability

Global trade hits $500 billion expansion in first half of 2025, defying geopolitical headwinds – UNCTAD

Edu Lopez - October 10, 2025

A new report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) reveals that global trade expanded by approximately $500 billion in the first half of 2025,...

Sea

UNCTAD highlights strategic policy priorities for maritime trade amid global uncertainty

Edu Lopez - October 2, 2025

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its 2025 Review of Maritime Transport, emphasizing the need for strategic policy interventions...

Consumer

Global trade reaches $300 billion in first half of 2025

Edu Lopez - July 9, 2025

Global trade expanded by an estimated $300 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a slower pace of growth, according to the latest...

Sustainability

4th FFD4 ends with bold vision for global finance reform

Edu Lopez - July 8, 2025

The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) concluded on July 3rd in Sevilla, Spain, bringing together over 15,000 participants and galvanizing a...

Sustainability

UNCTAD urges protection for vulnerable economies amid rising US tariff burdens

Edu Lopez - May 24, 2025

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has issued a stark warning about the detrimental impact of new US tariff measures on...