RCEP deal to make investors stronger, people weaker, says trade group
The deal will affect access to medicines and seeds by raising the standards of intellectual property rights, claims Forum of Trade Justice
‘Globotics could disrupt lives of millions of skilled workers’
Richard Baldwin, professor of International Economics, talks to DTE on protectionism, globalisation and the rise of robotics
‘Bear’ing the brunt
A multi-faceted approach is needed to curtail and manage the rising trend of human-sloth bear conflicts in Odisha
Tribal farmers to harvest second bamboo crop after earning right to sell
Here’s the success story of people in 16 villages of Rajasthan who put up a fight against the district administration to be able to sell …
Ensure ethical trade in wild plants, consumers urged
New report highlights how many wild plants used in everyday products are sourced without any consideration to supply sustainability
Sandalwood moment for cows; Madhya Pradesh’s proposed law will be the last nail for livestock economy
Government's proposal to make abandonment of cows punishable will make it a pariah breed and would fuel widespread black market for trade, just …
No sharing or you'll be sued
For distributing a subscription trade newsletter among its staff, a US firm is fined heavily for copyright violations
How to curb illicit trade in endangered plants? DNA barcoding could help
DNA barcodes can identify species even from a minute amount of tissue, which can help in tackling illegal trade
Corruption in timber trade fuels deforestation, biodiversity loss
Illegal timber trade also gives rise to conflicts between local communities and logging companies
Africa’s economic progress requires investment in people: ECA
According to the ECA, Africa’s growth story is underpinned by increased investment in infrastructure, rapid urbanisation and rising …
Africa development challenges are heavily under-researched
African leaders call for "critical interrogation" of the current challenges that the continent is facing
10 cement companies, industry body fined Rs 6,300 crore for cartelisation
The Competition Commission of India found the companies were acting in concert to fix the prices of cement
EU's new stand on ivory trade upsets East Africa ahead of key decision
EU officials argue that while the ban on ivory trade is right for some countries, it shouldn't be all-encompassing. It has called on African …
Why do we need to protect wildlife?
In a deeper analysis, it will appear that protecting wildlife is vital for the present as well as future generations
Recreational hunting—should India allow trade of wildlife trophies?
A multi-million dollar industry, recreational hunting can fund conservation efforts. But it can also promote illegal trade
Protect the tuskers damn the carvers
In its enthusiasm to protect tuskers from being killed, the government has extended the worldwide ban on ivory trade to India as well. Left in …
Tobacco fight
Devil is in the details
A WTO meeting of ministers is hailed as a success
Half-measure
NAFTA tribunal's ban on potential carcinogen leaves larger environmental issues unaddressed
US shipping out 'spoils' of terror
Rubble from World Trade Center arrives in India to a hostile reception by environmentalists
Punitive dosage
Eight pharmaceutical companies fined for controlling the vitamin market in Europe
Stupid growth
Made in India or…
Controlling imports tightly can stifle efficiency. Laxity can compromise quality
Who is really afraid of the TRIPS agreement?
India has not shown the grit to fully use the inbuilt flexibilities in the WTO’s TRIPS pact to protect public health
Should ivory trade be legalised?
International ban on ivory trade has neither reduced elephant poaching nor the volume of the illegal trade. Is it time the trade is legalised? …