The European Union and its member states are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in their efforts to strengthen border control and mitigate security risks related to cross-border terrorism and serious crime. The progress in the use of new tools linked to artificial intelligence is broken down
Pfizer requires 280 different materials or components from 19 countries to produce the Covid-19 vaccine. «That’s the supply chain and this is pretty mind-boggling,» Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO Director-General, said Thursday. Therefore, according to her, export restrictions, prohibitions and the like should be discouraged. The WTO allows restrictions, but
The Pacific Alliance holds a forum on FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, EdTech, internet of things, artificial intelligence, blockchain, virtual and augmented reality and cybersecurity. The IX LAB4 + Entrepreneurship and Innovation Forum will take place between July 14 and 26 with a focus on promoting trade in services. This
The World Customs Organization (WCO) reported that it coordinates with the WTO and WHO regarding the trade of 83 vaccine supplies for Covid-19. To streamline the functioning of global supply chains and facilitate cross-border trade in Covid-19 medical supplies, the WCO has been actively working with those and
Katherine Tai, head of the USTR, considered that there are still «important deficiencies» in a draft agreement on fisheries subsidies in the WTO. Globally, UNCTAD estimates that fisheries subsidies amount to $ 35 billion worldwide, of which $ 20 billion contributes directly to overfishing. Likewise, according to FAO
The travel demand of the world’s airlines maintained a moderate recovery in May, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Indeed, seasonally adjusted passenger-kilometer revenue (SA RPK) in May increased for the fourth consecutive month, 2.4% month-on-month. Overall, industry-wide RPKs were 62.7% lower compared to the pre-crisis