The addressable market for mobile networks in 2022 was estimated at EUR 51 billion, according to Finland‘s Nokia Corporation. Nokia currently forecasts a market of €53 billion by 2023, reflecting year-on-year growth of approximately 5%, excluding the impact of exchange rate changes. The company sees opportunities in 5G
USTR noted that the United States and the European Union are outlining the world’s first sectoral agreement on bilateral steel and aluminum trade. In USTR’s view, the United States has renewed commitment to its partners and allies, who are also harmed by unfair trade and economic practices of
The United States Trade Representation (USTR) initiated a direct dialogue with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) regarding its concerns about distortions and imbalances in the bilateral relationship. From USTR’s perspective, this includes the PRC’s failure to comply with the purchase commitments detailed in the «Phase One Agreement,»
Credit insurer French Coface projected that prices in the agri-food sector will continue to stabilize in the first part of 2023. So far, the FAO food price index reached its highest value since September 2011 in May 2022. Rising energy and fertilizer prices caused food prices to spike
In 2022, the IDB’s Integration and Trade Sector (INT) prioritized strengthening regional value chains, digital trade, supporting regional SMEs, and empowering women entrepreneurs. The IDB approved four operations totaling $413 million, including policy-based lending to promote Colombia‘s positioning in global value chains and enhance Uruguay‘s economic growth by
As of December 2022, the active portfolio of projects in Panama of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) with sovereign guarantee in execution was composed of 611 projects with an undisbursed balance of US$31,845 million, equivalent to 56% of the originally approved amount. Of the total undisbursed resources, 52%