T S Vishwanath

Jettisoning the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiation is a bad idea; however, reviving it might not be easy

Emerging nations believe sustainability should not just be an objective or act of corporate social responsibility. It should be a business proposition

Three large free trade agreements, involving the US, European Union and Asean nations could have a deep influence on global trade

There is a need to look at the World Trade Organisation's vision again as countries look to shift from a multilateral platform to a plurilateral one

India will look to play a key role in the APEC, EU and Africa regions to increase its competitiveness and attract more foreign investment

India has not shied away from a trade facilitation agreement. It is just looking for a decision that addresses its food security concerns as well

As all five nations seem ready for growth, it is time the BRICS Summit delivers something substantial other than a message of partnership

The case of genetically modified organisms is the latest issue where the EU will have to look at the harmonisation of standards and regulations

The divide between developed and developing countries on the protection of intellectual property will take a long time to be sorted out

The issue of funds for building trade facilitation infrastructure should renew the focus on the unsolved problems of the Doha Round

The government needs to start thinking about priorities for sustainable development goals and the role of trade in achieving them

Free trade agreements and a new strategy on bilateral and regional economic relationships could prove crucial for the new government

Asean countries may be pressuring India to relax this policy but no bilateral investment obligations are being violated as a result; it's the power vested in the states that is worrying them

A new directive on intra-corporate transfers of skilled professionals seeks to address a key demographic challenge in a progressive manner

Despite the possibility of minimal gains, India should explore the revised Agreement on Government Procurement given its long-term benefits

Industry must become much more proactive about the need to meet international quality norms

In an increasingly integrated global economy, countries can no longer afford uncertainty about free movement of skilled professionals

With the Bali deal settled, countries should now focus on long pending issues such as market access and reduction in green goods tariff

The discussions between the SA govt and pharma giants on intellectual property policy should keep both the needy and the inventor in mind

By moving beyond the issue of Most Favoured Nation status, India and Pak have demonstrated a willingness to improve trade ties significantly