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…
This policy brief investigates the effects of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and East African Community (EAC) membership on export performance and household welfare in five East African countries—Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania,…
Over the last two decades, Sino–African trade flows have substantially increased. However, there is no empirical evidence to inform policymakers on the factors behind such considerable trade flows to help them develop effective trade policies to be…
This paper explores the integration of data science methods to increase trade efficiency, with a focus on optimising workflows, studying trade dynamics, and forecasting trade volume. The growing realisation of how important trade is as an asset with…
One of the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is to foster sustainable and inclusive social and economic development, as well as gender equality, with member states committed to enhancing exports by African women.…