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Growing evidence shows that GSP trade liberalization programs hurt, not help
By Jeff Ferry Early in June, the Senate passed its signature “China bill,” a wide-ranging piece of legislation intended to…
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VAT: New e-commerce rules in the EU will simplify life for traders and introduce more transparency for consumers
New Value-Added Tax (VAT) rules for online shopping enter into force later this week* as part of efforts to ensure…
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Inflation is here. . . at last
The recent data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), over the…
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Consumers are facing more risks than ever to fake products
9% of Europeans have been misled into buying a counterfeit product Counterfeit products can pose serious health and safety risks…
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Russia – Africa in the mirror of the media
By Kester Kenn Klomegah As part of the activities marking Africa Day, (historically celebrated May 25), the Russian Association for…
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TMview database expands to Chinese market
On 19/05/2021, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) officially launched the…
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Can SPACs work?
Investors are always looking for new schemes to get onto the ground floor of the next big thing. Whether it…
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Is a $15 per hour minimum wage feasible?
American workers who labor in menial jobs are fighting for better wages at a time when the nation’s economy is…
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Africa’s development must be based on resilient approaches with nature and people at the center
By Kester Kenn Klomegah In this insightful and wide-ranging interview, Professor Patrick Verkooijen, Chief Executive Officer of Global Center on…
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Can this grandmother save the world?
By Azu Ishiekwene As the World Trade Organisation (WTO) formally announced the appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director General…
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