Archive for the ‘Switzerland’ Category

An advanced course on the services aspects of e-commerce, hosted by the World Trade Organization (WTO), concluded on November 15 in Geneva, bringing together 27 government officials from WTO member and observer countries. The course, held from November 12 to 15, provided participants with valuable insights into the growing role of e-commerce in shaping global […]

In an inspiring address at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters in Geneva, European Council President Charles Michel called on the global community to embrace a path of strengthened trust, expanded trade, and institutional transformation to build a more inclusive and prosperous world. Delivered as part of the WTO’s Presidential Lecture Series on November 1, […]

Swiss companies are accelerating their investments in India, spurred by a new $100 billion regional trade deal that promises to strengthen ties and open new avenues for growth in the dynamic Indian market. The anticipated Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is set to simplify access […]

News, Switzerland, Trade Policy

October 24, 2024

An exciting opportunity is unfolding in Geneva, where 27 government officials from developing and least-developed countries are participating in the Advanced Trade Policy Course from October 14 to December 6. This eight-week program, organized by the WTO, aims to empower participants with essential knowledge of international trade and enhance their understanding of WTO agreements and […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) is optimistic about the commencement of talks on an enhanced free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Switzerland, slated to begin on Monday. The British Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, is set to meet Swiss Economy Minister, Guy Parmelin, in Bern, with an ambition to bolster exports in financial and […]