The escalating number of FTAs signed by Vietnam has proven the country’s proactiveness in global economic integration. New generation FTAs contain comprehensive schemes beyond tariff reduction, bringing various opportunities for Vietnamese firms in…
L’Accord de l’OMC sur les subventions à la pêche a été adopté et inséré dans l’annexe 1A de l’Accord de Marrakech instituant l’OMC de 1994 en tant qu’un accord multilatéral. L’adoption de celui-ci marque un grand pas en avant et exprime d’immenses…
The surge in global demand, coupled with increased transportation and resource extraction, has drawn criticism for its perceived neglect of sustainable development in the realm of international trade. This economic activity poses threats by…
The importance of traceability has been steadily increasing, impacting not only the operational dynamics of businesses but also significantly influencing consumer behavior. Traceability emerges as a pivotal element in mitigating the challenges…
By the end of August 2023, 15 FTAs to which Vietnam is a party are still in effect, of which 4 are so-called new-generation FTAs. Having these treaty texts signed and ratified, i.e. having the law in books, is not enough; it is just the necessary…
The inclusion of sustainable development provisions in international investment agreements (IIAs) has proliferated. Compared with the initial purpose of investment protection, the creation of IIAs has been moving towards balancing the interest of…
ICT brought hope for women entrepreneurs all over the world but in an emerging economy like that of Nepal, women mostly serve as micro- entrepreneurs and face everyday challenges of whether to be an "opportunity" entrepreneur or remain a "necessity…
Mountain-route tourism is regarded as the best way to attract tourists who wish to engage in various activities close to nature. It has been providing business opportunities to the lowincome people living in the mountain region and contributing to…
Sustainable business practices (SBPs) offerseveral positive outcomes for the firms and alongside firms are receiving significant level of support at policy level and operational level from different partners. Despite this, the adoption has been low…
This policy paper critically examines the evolution, effectiveness, and shortcomings of Nepal’s investment, industrial, and trade policies over the past nine decades. Despite various reforms and liberalization efforts, Nepal has failed to attract…