CPTPP trade deal takes effect

CPTPP trade deal takes effect

(VOVWORLD) - The 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade pact entered into force on Sunday, creating a free trade area covering more than a tenth...
Vietnam changes to meet FTA requirements

Vietnam changes to meet FTA requirements

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has made big changes economically and socially this year to make the most of new-generation free trade agreements and integrate into the world economy
US, China spar again over trade

US, China spar again over trade

(VOVWORLD) - The US on Monday criticized China's "unfair competitive practices that harm foreign companies and workers in a way that violates World Trade Organization (WTO) rules”, but vowed to...
WTO warns of crisis in global trade system

WTO warns of crisis in global trade system

(VOVWORLD) - The international trade system is facing a crisis, the World Trade Organization’s Deputy Director General Karl Brauner said at the Handelsblatt Automotive Summit in Germany on Tuesday
US, China agree to suspend new tariffs

US, China agree to suspend new tariffs

(VOVWORLD) - The US said on Saturday that it agreed with China to suspend new tariffs for 90 days before reaching a trade agreement. The statement came after a meeting between...
G20 Summit: Confrontation between major powers

G20 Summit: Confrontation between major powers

(VOVWORLD) - The G20 Summit of developed and emerging economies will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Friday and Saturday. The 10th G20 Summit will discuss policies and solutions for the...
China's exports to US surge

China's exports to US surge

(VOVWORLD) -Chinese exports to the United States increased last month as traders rushed to beat another round of tariff hikes
Australia ratifies CPTPP

Australia ratifies CPTPP

(VOVWORLD) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Wednesday that Australia has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), becoming the 6th country to say yes to...
US wants EU to end WTO steel spat

US wants EU to end WTO steel spat

(VOVWORLD) - The US has urged EU governments to reflect on whether it is really in their interest to go ahead with a trade dispute over US metal tariffs and said...
Mounting concerns over Asian economic growth

Mounting concerns over Asian economic growth

(VOVWORLD) - The US-China trade war is affecting Asian economies. Less developed nations have long enjoyed preferential tariffs of thousands of products imported by the US. But the preference is...