New York, July 4 (JEN): As the international community focuses on climate change, sustainable development and a new anti-poverty agenda beyond 2015, United Nations officials are highlightin ...

New York, July 4 (JEN) Global food prices dip for a third consecutive month in June following a ten-month surge, the United Nations agriculture agency said on Thursday.

New York, June 25 (JEN) Seaborne trade is the engine room of the global economy, senior United Nations officials declared on Wednesday, marking the Day of the Seafarer by calling on people ...

New York, June 24 (JEN): Global foreign direct investment is up and expected to rise over the next three years, driven mainly by stronger economies in developed countries, according to a ne ...

Geneval, June 18 (JEN) Arriving in Geneva to mark the 50th anniversary of the United Nations body that promotes international trade to fight poverty, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today ...

New York, June 18 (JEN) At a time when the international community is struggling to generate more jobs, especially for young people, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday u ...

New York, June 12 (JEN) World manufacturing is in a phase of steady growth due to the improved financial condition of industrialized countries, especially in Europe, and China’s continued ...

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is vying for a bigger presence in India and access to its potential consumer base of more than 1.2 billion. However, political opposition is a big hurd ...

New York, May 22 (JEN): The global economy is expected to strengthen over the next two years, despite a downgrade of growth prospects for some developing countries and transition economies, ...