Riyadh, December 2025 — UNIDO Member States delivered a powerful endorsement for ScaleX, the Organisation’s new platform designed to accelerate the adoption and scaling of proven industrial and digital solutions. During the high-level roundtable “Accelerating the Scaling of Proven Innovations for Industrial Transformation” at the twenty-first sess...
In the current climate of disruption led by the introduction of trade tariffs, the success of small businesses hinges on clear and accessible information on non-tariff measures. This was the conclusion of a recent World Trade Organisation (WTO) conference, in Nairobi, Kenya, called “Beyond tariffs: how standards and regulations shape agribusiness com...
Members review possible deliverables for MC14 at final 2025 General Council meetingWTO members considered possible deliverables for the organization's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) at a marathon three-day General Council meeting on 16-18 December. The membership discussed reports from the Director-General and the chairs and facilitators of various...
DOWNLOAD PICTUREThe Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a landmark USD200 million loan agreement to finance major enhancements to the public transport system in the Republic of Benin. Co-financed with the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) and supported by additional investments from private partners, the...
Source: CCTVOn December 9, 2025, H.E. Mrs. Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank, participated in the “1+10” Dialogue hosted by H.E. Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of China at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.This year’s discussions, held under the theme “Working Together on Global Governance for Shared Development,” ga...
In Afghanistan, more than 2.3 million people returned in 2025 alone. From restoring markets to expanding access to jobs, healthcare, education, and energy, UNDP is supporting families rebuild their lives.UNDP AfghanistanGeneva, 15 December 2025 – At the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review Meeting (15–17 December), the United Nations Development Programm...
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, delivered his remarks at the Inaugural ASEAN–India Tourism Professionals Exchange, a milestone event of the ASEAN–India Year of Tourism 2025. He highlighted the vital role of tourism professionals in connecting cultures, strengthening communities, and shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future for ASEAN...
(Geneva) – Policymakers of developing countries will receive targeted support to conduct investment facilitation self-assessments aimed at improving their investment climate and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), through a new project implemented by the International Trade Centre, funded by the European Union. ITC Executive Director Pam...
Trade and finance can work better for climate action. The latest UN climate summit, COP30, proposes three pathways forward.Default image copyright and description© Shutterstock/metamorworksGrowing awareness and concerted action on harnessing trade for climate goalsRenewed commitments to scale high-quality climate finance, particularly in developing countr...
DOWNLOAD PICTUREAsian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun has appointed three members to the Bank’s Sanctions Panel. Bernard O’Donnell has been appointed as the Chair of the Sanctions Panel, effective December 1, 2025. He succeeds Enery Quinones, whose term concluded in November 2025. O’Donnell was previously appointed as an e...
