A major update of the Harmonized System (HS) for the customs classification of traded goods published on 21 January sets out new HS tariff headings for human vaccines and other essential health goods. These changes, carried out by the World Customs Organization (WCO) in close cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the WTO, aim to strength...
Indonesia remains a global bright spot, with strong economic growth amid a challenging external environment, and with inflation expected to remain comfortably in the target range.A well-calibrated policy mix can support the economy; protecting Indonesia’s hard-earned credibility and policy space remains crucial in a world of heightened external uncertaint...
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization will be at the forefront of discussions at the International Electronic Reuse and Recycling Congress (IERC 2026), the leading event in the Circular Economy Electronics world. The congress gathers professionals from across the value chain, including material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, recy...
Nihon Cyber Defence (NCD), a Japanese global cybersecurity company, has opened an office in Kyiv, Ukraine. The company focuses on protecting governments, critical national infrastructure and private organizations from cyber threats.“The opening of the office demonstrates our serious intention to develop cooperation with Ukraine in the field of cybersecuri...
Photo: Oleksii Ushakov / UNDP in UkraineKharkiv, Ukraine, 21 January 2026 — A new cohort of 40 demining specialists, including war veterans and families of service members, has begun field operations across Kharkiv Oblast. Having completed intensive training in non-technical survey (NTS) and explosive risk education, these specialists – many of whom...
In the week ending 16 January 2026 the net position of the Eurosystem in foreign currency (asset items 2 and 3 minus liability items 7, 8 and 9) increased by EUR 1.2 billion to EUR 331.6 billion.The net balance of open market operations and standing facilities (asset item 5 minus liability items 2...
Ukraine’s pig industry is facing labour shortages and production challenges due to the ongoing conflict. At the same time, there are growing opportunities to introduce new technologies and increase women’s participation in skilled and technical roles.Industry suffers from labour shortageAlmost every second Ukrainian pig farm is currently r...
Phnom Penh, 20 January 2026 – Today marks the launch of the Plastic Action Roadmap in Cambodia titled: “Journey Towards a Circular Plastic Economy”. The roadmap is a result of a collaborative effort coordinated by the Ministry of Environment and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) ...
The OECD will release its new Economic Survey of Australia on Thursday 22 January (AEDT Canberra time). The Survey examines Australia’s economic performance in the face of global and domestic challenges. The Survey will be published at 00:00 AEDT on 22 January (14:00 CET Paris time on W...
At the luxurious Monaco Yacht Club, two companies showcased a collaboration in designer Tunisian silk at the MediThéria fashion show. They not only showed a new vision for Mediterranean style, but provided a case study in how high fashion can adopt the principles of environmental sustainability.Designer Anissa Aida created the Weaving the Sea collect...
