The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released the Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT) Report for the fourth quarter of 2024, providing one of the most comprehensive analyses of trade flows occurring outside Ghana’s formal customs systems. Covering October to December 2024,…
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Annual Report 2025 reviews the organization’s activities in 2024 and early 2025, a period marked by resilience, reform, and new challenges in the global trading system. Key Highlights Outlook While the WTO marks its 30th…
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, but the ease or difficulty of moving goods across borders often determines how competitive countries can be. This is where National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) play a crucial role. Established under the…
Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) – 32 nations without direct sea access – face steep economic and trade hurdles. With transport costs 1.4 times higher than coastal states, 82% of their exports are unprocessed commodities, and GDP levels average 20% lower.…
Plastics are now a cornerstone of global trade and the economy, yet their environmental costs are staggering. In 2023, global plastics trade exceeded $1.1 trillion (323 million metric tons), with over 78% of production traded internationally. Alarmingly, 75% of all…
Nollywood veteran Mercy Johnson-Okojie has sounded the alarm over what she claims is a copyright violation by Ghanaian broadcaster Blazing TV, which allegedly aired her film “The Firstborn” without consent. Taking to Instagram, the actress expressed disbelief and deep frustration,…
China’s intellectual property environment continues to attract foreign interest, with 94,000 trademark registration applications submitted by non-Chinese entities in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 7.4% year-on-year growth, according to the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). This steady rise…
In a landmark moment for the Kingdom’s innovation landscape, the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP)has officially issued its 20,000th patent, cementing Saudi Arabia’s growing reputation as a regional leader in intellectual property rights and technological advancement. This achievement marks…
In a decisive step toward advancing its agri-food industry, the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) and the National Federation of Agri-Food (FENAGRI) have signed a landmark partnership agreement in Casablanca. This collaboration is designed to transform the…
Global trade is experiencing a major shift as governments, industries, and international organisations seek to replace centuries-old paper-based systems with seamless digital processes. According to the ICC Digital Standards Initiative’s July 2025 report, Digitalising Global Trade: A Roadmap to Interoperability…