China on Wednesday opposed India’s decision to ban an additional 43 mobile phone apps of Chinese origin for security reasons, saying the move violated World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. On Tuesday, India imposed a new ban on Chinese-sourced apps, the fourth time it has done so since the border standoff …
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Friday was an important day in the global fight against Covid-19. The day was held an informal meeting of the Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to discuss a proposal made by India and South Africa in October, and that since …
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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India on Thursday launched at the G20 to ensure that professionals and students are unaffected by visa issues due to Covid-19 and sought flexibility in the intellectual property rights regime so that millions can access essential services medicines and vaccines at affordable prices. “A top priority for …
Read More »WTO chief cuts his second term short by one year, to step down on Aug 31
[ad_1] New Delhi: The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Thursday announced that its CEO Roberto Azevêdo has decided to step down effective August 31, a year earlier than planned. Azevedo’s exit, whose second four-year term was scheduled to end in September 2021, comes at a time when the world is …
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