Tag Archives: Unctad
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Bangladesh Ranks 10th Most E-Commerce Ready Country In East, South and Southeast Asia In UNCTAD’s E-commerce Readiness Index 2018
Bangladesh has been ranked the 10th most prepared country in East, South and Southeast Asia for shopping online, according to UNCTAD’s Business-to-Consumer...
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Foreign Direct Investment To Developing Asia Fell 15% In 2016
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to developing Asia shrank by 15 percent to $443 billion in 2016, the first decline since 2012, according...
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Report: Declining Trust In The Internet Is Hindering E-commerce Growth
A new global survey reveals that Internet users are increasingly concerned about their online privacy, and that 49 percent of users polled say...
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Biotrade is growing exponentially around the world, helping job creation and biodiversity
The trade in sustainable plant and animal products – or “BioTrade” – is growing exponentially around the world, with...
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Online Businesses Must Earn Market Trust To Reach Full Potential
Maximizing the potential of Internet and E-commerce requires more trust in the markets, especially in developing countries, by protecting consumer...
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The Digital Economy Growing Amid Sluggish Global Growth
The value of online trade accelerated upwards, between 2013 and 2015, from $16 trillion to $22 trillion amid sluggish global economic growth,...
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Competition and Consumer Protection In The Age Of Big Data
Popular ride-sharing giant Uber has certainly earned its reputation as a classic “disruptor”, shaking up markets, leaving regulators...
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Alibaba’s Jack Ma Named UNCTAD Special Advisor On Trade
Jack Ma, one of the world’s leading entrepreneurs and founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, has been named Special Adviser to...
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E-commerce Revolution Must Include Small Business, Says UNCTAD Secretary-General
Entrepreneurs and small business must be included in the e-commerce revolution, an exciting opportunity to create jobs and livelihoods all around...
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Only 23% Of Internet Users In Bangladesh Shop Online
The good days are ahead for the ecommerce industry in Bangladesh. Despite all the talk concerning the growth of the sector, only a meager 2%...
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Preparing For A US$ 22.1 Trillion Industry
Developing countries should grasp the rapidly growing opportunity of electronic commerce – e-commerce – worth around $22.1 trillion in 2015,...