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WTO raises 2026 global trade growth forecast to 3.9% on AI boom
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2026
The WTO has upgraded global trade growth for 2026 to 3.9% as strong artificial intelligence investments offset disruptions from the Middle East conflict
Malaysia shrimp ban pushes Thailand to seek premium markets
TUESDAY, JUNE 09, 2026
Thailand is urged to take Malaysia’s shrimp import ban to the WTO while shifting exports towards premium markets in Japan, Europe and the US
Commerce Ministry to raise Malaysia shrimp ban at WTO, ASEAN as 13 relief measures rolled out
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry will escalate Malaysia’s suspension of five Thai shrimp species to WTO and ASEAN discussions while pushing 13 urgent measures to redirect exports, absorb 400 tonnes a month and protect the seafood trade.
Thailand nominates Pimchanok Pitfield for senior WIPO posts
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Cabinet backs Pimchanok Pitfield, Thailand’s WTO and WIPO envoy in Geneva, for senior WIPO roles that could mark a first for Thailand.
WTO members agree e-commerce duty pact after moratorium lapses
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Brazil’s refusal to back a four-year WTO extension prompted 19 members to promise duty-free treatment for electronic transmissions.
Indonesia poised for end to EU’s discriminatory palm oil rules as WTO deadline passes
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
The Indonesian Government is urging the European Union to comply with a World Trade Organisation ruling on the bloc’s discriminatory policies against Indonesian palm oil, after the 12-month implementation period concluded on Tuesday.
Global trade in 2026: WTO’s three rules for staying competitive
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
WTO’s 2025 GVC report says globalisation isn’t over—supply chains are rewiring. Three priorities for 2026: inclusion, resilience and sustainability.
Thailand reaffirms support for WTO-based multilateral trading system
MONDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2025
Thailand told its ninth World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Policy Review (TPR) in Geneva that it will keep opening its economy, advance green and digital trade reforms, and address members’ concerns on tariffs, services and investment.
China to abandon Special and Differential Treatment in WTO talks
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
China announced on Tuesday that it will no longer seek the benefits associated with its developing country status at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Thailand initiates safeguard investigation on polypropylene imports, says WTO
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has confirmed that Thailand has launched an investigation into safeguard measures for the import of polypropylene plastic pellets.