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Nov 17, 20223 min read

Chinese Exports Fall as Global Economy Cools - Official Trade Data

For the first time in over two years, China’s monthly exports fell year-on-year as the global economy cooled off. By John W. Miller,...

May 20, 20213 min read

UNCTAD: Record High Global Trade Recovery from COVID-19

World trade’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis hit a record high in the first quarter of 2021, increasing by 10% year-over-year and 4%...

Apr 14, 20213 min read

OFFICIAL CHINA TRADE DATA: China’s 31% March Trade Bounce Confirms Covid Comeback

Official China Trade Data from our partners at Trade Data Monitor based on official HS Customs data on all commodities. It was March 2020...

Apr 5, 20212 min read

World Bank - Uneven Recovery Ahead: East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, April 21

The World Bank’s projections suggest that the region will bear the scars of COVID-19 for many years to come. The Asia-Pacific region will...

Oct 22, 20203 min read

UNCTAD - Global trade shows frail recovery in third quarter, but outlook remains uncertain

UNCTAD estimates show a 5% drop in world trade in the third quarter of 2020 compared to 2019, an improvement from the 19% decline in the...

Sep 4, 20201 min read

The World Macroeconomic Risk Map in 2020

Which countries have the highest levels of economic risk, and which are best positioned to continue weathering the COVID-19 storm? In...

Jul 13, 20202 min read

UNCTAD Highlights Critical Role Of Investment Promotion Agencies

The latest UNCTAD IPA Observer highlights the critical role of investment promotion agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. It looks at...

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