Slower growth, rising protectionism and structural shifts in value chains, services and regulation are redefining trade flows, creating new risks and opportunities. Global trade had a record year in 2025, with preliminary data pointing to a 7% increase to exceed $35 trillion for the first time. While growth is expected to remain positive in 2026, the pace will slow. UN … [Read more...]
The delegation of Turkmenistan had a series of meetings on the sidelines of the 71st session of the UN Economic Commission for Europe
On 8 April 2025, on the sidelines of the 71st session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Hojamurad Geldymuradov held a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the UNECE Tatyana Molchan, foreign ministry of Turkmenistan reports. During the … [Read more...]
Туркменистан: “Единое торговое окно” облегчает транзит и способствует экономическому росту
Туркменистан, который когда-то был важнейшим транзитным пунктом на древнем Шелковом пути, связывающем Восток и Запад, открывает новую главу в развитии современной связуемости и глобальной торговли. Система "единого окна" для экспортно-импортных операций в стране, внедренная при поддержке Конференции ООН по торговле и развитию (UNCTAD), объединяет 22 государственных … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Trade single window eases transit, powers growth
Turkmenistan, once a crucial transit point on the ancient Silk Road linking the East and the West, is writing a new chapter in bolstering modern connectivity and global trade. The country’s single window system for trade, implemented with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) support, integrates 22 government agencies responsible for clearing cross-border consignments into one … [Read more...]
Digital Economy – UNCTAD sounds warning
Digital Economy, of which e-commerce is a vital part, is spreading at breakneck speed. Every country wants to get there soonest and because of the fast developing technologies that define and drive a digital economy, this would remain an ongoing quest for quite some time. --- For now, the digital economy is simultaneously a journey and a destination. The UNCTAD (UN Trade and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UNCTAD partner for continued customs digitalization
On 30 March 2024, the Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan's State Customs Service met with Dmitry Godunov, a regional coordinator for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The meeting focused on further digitalizing Turkmenistan's customs sector. As noted, within the framework of the first and second stages of the Concept for the Development of the … [Read more...]
UNCTAD issues Global Trade Update
UNCTAD has issued its Global Trade Update (December 2022). The global trade is estimated to have reached almost USD 32 trillion. The global trade growth turned negative during the second half of the year. The report is available at this link: https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/ditcinf2022d4_en.pdf The trade in goods was expected to have reached USD 25 … [Read more...]