https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=trade&parent=enterpriseTrade RSS feeds.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:36:07 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/toxic-beauty-health-risks-of-latin-americas-cosmetics-trade/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/toxic-beauty-health-risks-of-latin-americas-cosmetics-trade/Arsenic, mercury and other toxic metals are found in beauty products widely available in Peru, Mexico and Brazil. Fri, 7 Nov 2025 12:34:07 GMT+0000Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/low-cost-fixes-can-ease-heat-stress-for-garment-workers/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/low-cost-fixes-can-ease-heat-stress-for-garment-workers/Reflective roofs and fans could protect garment workers in Bangladesh from extreme heat, say researchers. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:41:45 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-pioneers-emissions-market-for-particulate-matter/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-pioneers-emissions-market-for-particulate-matter/World’s first particle emissions market cuts pollution and costs in India’s Surat city. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:31:00 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/big-brands-failing-to-curb-plastic-sachet-use/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/big-brands-failing-to-curb-plastic-sachet-use/A plastics audit in Asia lists big global and regional brands as top contributors to sachet pollution. Tue, 21 May 2024 04:23:26 GMT+0000Alladin Diegahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/worlds-tallest-railway-bridge-to-aid-kashmirs-growth/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/worlds-tallest-railway-bridge-to-aid-kashmirs-growth/Underdeveloped and isolated in winter, Jammu and Kashmir gets a sorely needed lift with a vital new rail link. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:04:39 GMT+0000Mehroob Mushtaqhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/rattled-rice-importing-countries-eye-self-sufficiency/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/rattled-rice-importing-countries-eye-self-sufficiency/Volatile global rice market prompts importing countries to look at expanding local production. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:41:51 GMT+0000Athar Parvaizhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/co2-cuts-in-doubt-as-china-india-bend-coal-targets/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/co2-cuts-in-doubt-as-china-india-bend-coal-targets/Climate change action demands stricter emissions control of Asia Pacific’s coal burners, say analysts. Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:15 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-wheat-export-ban-stays-despite-g7-pressure/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-wheat-export-ban-stays-despite-g7-pressure/India’s wheat export curbs may ensure food security but deny farmers and traders profits. Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:33 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/despite-clearing-hurdle-public-cant-sample-gm-rice-yet/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/despite-clearing-hurdle-public-cant-sample-gm-rice-yet/Philippines clears Golden Rice for commercial production but it may take time before it reaches consumers. Tue, 3 Aug 2021 12:00:27 GMT+0000Melanie Sisonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/forest-foods-drive-risks-of-next-global-pandemic/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/forest-foods-drive-risks-of-next-global-pandemic/A taste for wild meats, such as pangolins and civets, is increasing the risk of pandemics, white paper warns. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 03:31:48 GMT+0000Pablo Corsohttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/poisons-used-to-make-food-more-beautiful-last-longer/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/poisons-used-to-make-food-more-beautiful-last-longer/Like your bananas yellow? In Africa, illegal and carcinogenic chemicals are being used to beautify food. Thu, 2 Jul 2020 04:14:42 GMT+0000Julien Chongwang, Gilbert Nakweya, Ghislaine Deudjuihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/only-ecology-based-economies-can-avoid-future-catastrophe/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/only-ecology-based-economies-can-avoid-future-catastrophe/To avoid a perfect storm of future pandemics and climate disaster, we need drastic changes to world economies. Fri, 17 Apr 2020 02:27:59 GMT+0000Fazlun Khalidhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/nature-losses-threaten-emerging-economies/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/nature-losses-threaten-emerging-economies/Fast-growing countries most at risk from deforestation and biodiversity loss, warns World Economic Forum. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 03:11:48 GMT+0000Martín De Ambrosiohttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/swine-fever-raises-fears-of-bird-flu-pandemic-1x/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/swine-fever-raises-fears-of-bird-flu-pandemic-1x/Pork meat shortages caused by swine fever can spur backyard poultry farming and trigger another bird flu pandemic. Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:49:17 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/mobile-app-shows-promise-as-banana-disease-spreads/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/mobile-app-shows-promise-as-banana-disease-spreads/The Tumaini app can identify five banana diseases including the deadly fungus that has been detected in Latin America. Wed, 21 Aug 2019 02:26:22 GMT+0000Lorena Guzmán Hormazábalhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/china-opens-path-to-disease-via-belt-and-road-trade-route/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/china-opens-path-to-disease-via-belt-and-road-trade-route/Malaria and neglected tropical diseases are expected to re-emerge as a result of the ambitious trade initiative. Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:31:02 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/pakistan-can-meet-sdgs-by-tapping-wind-solar-energy-1x/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/pakistan-can-meet-sdgs-by-tapping-wind-solar-energy-1x/Pakistan’s massive wind and solar potential can help it meet sustainable development goals. Wed, 2 Jan 2019 12:57:23 GMT+0000Saleem Shaikhhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/rich-asia-pacific-nations-rank-poorly-on-development-policies-1x/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/rich-asia-pacific-nations-rank-poorly-on-development-policies-1x/Global index based on how well policies support poor nations gives low scores to the region’s wealthiest countries. Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:27:45 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-way-to-save-endangered-sharks-and-our-seafood/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-way-to-save-endangered-sharks-and-our-seafood/A genetic tool identifies illegal fishing of endangered sharks that help keep ecosystems and our fisheries intact. Wed, 22 Aug 2018 02:37:31 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/benefits-of-paperless-trade/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/benefits-of-paperless-trade/By adopting digital, paperless trade the Asia Pacific region can save US$673 billion annually, says UN report. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 02:10:09 GMT+0000Melanie Sison