'Real need' for Security Council reform, will push for it: UNSG candidate Michelle BacheletMichelle Bachelet backs urgent UN Security Council reform, calling for broader representation in permanent and non-permanent categories. A ...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Strongly urge early restoration of freedom of navigation through Strait of Hormuz: IndiaIndia has called the targeting of commercial shipping in the West Asia conflict “deplorable” and urged the immediate restoration of safe an...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Two women leaders in fray to become next Secretary General of United NationsThe United Nations is set to elect its next Secretary General. Four candidates are in the running, including two women. This marks a signif...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Red Sea shipping crisis to affect global trade, warns UNCTADUNCTAD has expressed deep concerns about the global trade disruption caused by the ongoing Red Sea crisis. The organization emphasized the ...
27 Jan, 2024, 11.34 PM IST
UNCTAD cautions on geopolitical tensions, climate change impact on global tradeThe ongoing crisis in the Red Sea shipping route is causing disruptions in global trade, raising concerns about its impact on developing na...
27 Jan, 2024, 06.58 PM IST
Shipping industry has no easy path towards decarbonisation - UNCTADMore than 80% of the world's trade is done via shipping which contributes for about 3% of global carbon dioxide emissions. The industry has...
28 Sep, 2023, 10.14 AM IST
Global shipping growth at risk from economic gloom, UNCTAD saysThe slowdown is expected to impact shipping, which transports more than 80% of global trade, although tanker freight rates could stay high.
30 Nov, 2022, 10.20 AM IST
UNCTAD calls for climate waiver, peace clause for developing nations’ trade-related green measuresMost of the developed economies like Australia, Canada, European Union, Germany, Japan, and the United States, have higher carbon dioxide e...
28 Oct, 2021, 08.56 PM IST
FDI in India, 3 others rose in 2020 amid 35% fall in global flows: UNCTAD“In India, robust investment in ICT and construction bolstered FDI inflows,” UNCTAD said, adding that cross-border M&As surged 83% to $27 b...
21 Jun, 2021, 01.55 PM IST
UNCTAD supports India, South Africa proposal to waive off global IP provisions“This waiver will ensure that intellectual property rights do not restrict rapid scaling up of manufacturing and do not hinder an equitable...
30 Apr, 2021, 04.09 PM IST
Views: Lessons from UNCTAD for India on how to avoid Vodafone, Cairn-like tax tusslesUnctad recommends ‘defining [the] FET clause based on its meaning under international customary law, using an exhaustive list of state of o...
24 Mar, 2021, 12.18 AM IST
UN declares 'Invest India' winner of investment promotion award 2020The Award recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the world's best-practice investment promotion agencies. The evaluation...
07 Dec, 2020, 09.49 PM IST
Coronavirus outbreak could cost global economy up to USD 2 trillion: UNCTADUNCTAD has warned that the shock from the epidemic will cause a recession in some countries.
10 Mar, 2020, 02.32 PM IST
Alibaba founder Jack Ma named special advisor to UNCTAD"Ma is an influential and respected pioneer of the internet era, innovator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist," UNCTAD Secretary-General Muk...
21 Sep, 2016, 06.08 PM IST
India's growth likely to be at 5.2% in 2013: UNCTADThe Indian economy is likely to grow at 5.2 per cent in 2013 calendar year on the back of rising domestic demand, says a report by UN agenc...
12 Sep, 2013, 05.34 PM IST
- Global FDI flows to India down 31 pc in 2010: UNCTAD
However, China and other countries in South-East Asia continued to witness massive FDI flows, UNCTAD said in its Global Investment Trends M...
17 Jan, 2011, 11.08 PM IST