T S Vishwanath

T S Vishwanath: Finding a way through the TPP maze

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

T S Vishwanath: Let's talk 'sustainable' business

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

T S Vishwanath: The mega trade agreement season

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

T S Vishwanath: Making a U-turn on WTO?

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

T S Vishwanath: A fine regional balance

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

T S Vishwanath: In search of policy space

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

T S Vishwanath: More than just a group of equals

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

T S Vishwanath: GMOs and the 'safeguard clause'

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

T S Vishwanath: Who will bite the IPR bullet?

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

T S Vishwanath: Out of Africa

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

T S Vishwanath: Trade as an engine of growth

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

T S Vishwanath: 'Rebooting' trade pacts

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

T S Vishwanath: Much ado about FDI in retail

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

T S Vishwanath: EU seeks to bridge the skill gap

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

T S Vishwanath: Time to take the GPA leap?

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

T S Vishwanath: Local responses to global standards

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

T S Vishwanath: It's a small world, after all

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

T S Vishwanath: Back to the unfinished agenda

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

T S Vishwanath: A duel on drugs

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

T S Vishwanath: NDMA - One step forward...

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