One of the areas that have seen extensive reform in the last few years is trade facilitation. The steps have recorded India is recording massive improvement in the trading across border ranking. Watch report.

Documentary compliance costs high in India: Improving trading across borders

Seven candidates are vying to become the next head of the beleaguered World Trade Organization -- with two entering the race just before the close of nominations on Wednesday.

Seven candidates battling for WTO leadership

Australian officials and leading universities on Wednesday rejected China's claims students should be "cautious" in choosing to study Down Under because of concerns over racist incidents during the coronavirus pandemic.

Australia rejects China's racism warning to students, assures safety

China has urged its citizens currently studying or planning to study abroad to exercise caution while considering Australia as their destination. This statement comes in the middle of the spat between two countries, which has resulted in trade tensions.

China warns citizens against studying in 'racist' Australia

Pakistan has reopened its major border crossings with Afghanistan in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces for trade and movement of people, according to an official notification issued on Saturday.

Pakistan opens key border crossings with Afghanistan for trade

While millions are forced to quarantine at home, farmers in Bolivia and Colombia must work to supply the food needs of large cities yet precaution measures, such as wearing masks and avoiding human contact, are not regularly applied in the field, leaving farmers at risk.

Latin American farmers risk illness to feed their nations amid coronavirus outbreak

The trade impact of the coronavirus epidemic for India is estimated to be about 348 million dollars and the country figures among the top 15 economies most affected as slowdown of manufacturing in China disrupts world trade, according to a UN report.

Trade impact of Coronavirus epidemic for India estimated at 348 million dollars: UN report

US President Donald Trump will be reaching India today and right from the time US announced Trump's visit to India, the aspect of trade has dominated this course in both countries. Trade will remain high on the agenda during discussions. watch report:

WION Wallet: Will India-US hammer out limited trade package?

India's cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to sign an initial pact on intellectual property rights with the United States, a government minister said, days ahead of a visit by U.

India clears accord on intellectual property rights with US

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China in 2019 grew the most in two years, though outbound investment declined amid continuing capital controls. Also read: China confirms person-to-person spread of the new virus as fourth death reported FDI was up 5.

China's 2019 FDI up 5.8 per cent, outbound investment slumps

The US Senate approved a revamp of the US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement a day after the signing of the Phase 1 trade deal between the United States and China.

Oil ends higher as trade deals progress; spurs energy demand hopes

US President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed a Phase 1 deal that will roll back some tariffs and see China boost purchases of US goods and services, defusing a prolonged conflict between the world's two largest economies.

US stocks climb to new peak after trade deal

In an unexpected turn of events, Norway has recently claimed that its new huge oil facility is good for the environment. The Johan Sverdrup field was opened by the Norwegian prime minister last week.

New oil facility will 'reduce emissions', says Norway; gets labelled hypocrite

Recently India taught Malaysia a lesson for commenting on the Citizenship law. The government changed rules to bar the import of palm oil from Malaysia. Now, reports show that Turkey is also on India's radar. Is India weaponising trade? WION's Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: First Malaysia, Now Turkey: Is Indian Government Weaponising Trade?

There is a sense of optimism across the world after the U.S. and China signed the Phase 1 of the trade deal. While the conflict is far from over, this is a welcome development. So how will impact India and the world? WION's Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Phase 1 Of U.S.-China trade deal: Impact on India & world

Japanese carmaker Honda unveiled its vision for the future of autonomous driving at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, introducing its Augmented Driving Concept.

Concept cars unveiled at CES aim to be 'extension of driver'

The start of winter sales in Paris on Wednesday (January 8) - traditionally a big event for French retailers - is unlikely to make up for a dismal Christmas period, store directors and owners bemoaned as shoppers pushed through the doors of high-end department stores such as the Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.

Winter sales offer little relief for retailers in Paris, worried over continuing strikes

America's trade deficit continued to tumble in November, hitting its lowest level in three years as imports of crude oil, computers and industrial supplies fell off sharply, the government reported Tuesday.

Plunging US imports push trade deficit to 3-year low in November

U.S. consumers, companies and workers will pay the biggest price for proposed 100% tariffs on French Champagne and other sparkling wines, cheese, porcelain, enamel cookware and handbags, witnesses told the U.S. government on Tuesday (January 7).

Sour grapes as U.S. wine sellers fear looming luxury tariffs on France

A partial new US-China trade agreement will be signed in the middle of next month, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, announcing that he will also then travel to China for continued talks.

US-China 'phase one' trade deal to be signed January 15: Trump

Oil prices fell on Monday, but were holding near recent three-month highs amid expectations that the United States and China will soon agree on a trade deal, with President Donald Trump saying an agreement would be signed "very shortly".

Oil eases but supported by trade deal hopes

Spot gold was flat at $1,476.55 per ounce at 0354 GMT. US gold futures were little changed at $1,480.80. "Gold is in sort of a holding pattern and one of the key reasons behind this is that the macro picture has been positive on the trade deal and it has obviously capped gold prices," said ING analyst Warren Patterson.

Gold prices subdued as investors await trade deal details; palladium dips

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. PM Modi congratulated Johnson on his victory in the recently conducted general elections.

In talks with UK's Boris Johnson, PM Modi resolves to work closely together

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani today said that they will either bypass United States sanctions or find a solution through deliberations. He added that his country intends not to ring any alarm bells with the US.

Will bypass US sanctions or overcome them through negotiations: Iran's Rouhani

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