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A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order

Written by Jane Kelsey, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

With the global rules-based order collapsing, the United Nations faces an existential crisis as the United States leads other countries in defunding and withdrawing from key agencies such as the World Health Organization.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) may soon join the endangered list.

On March 26, its 166 member states will meet...

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A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order

Job scams create hiring risk for Australian businesses

NZ-India free trade deal: were early fears about immigration and investment justified?

With a shrinking population, China needs new drivers of growth. Consumer spending has yet to fill the gap

Chinese companies are increasingly taking on foreign governments. It’s not just the Port of Darwin

Sold out Sunshine Coast Showcase in Sydney signals strong demand for business events in the region

‘Just looping you in’: why letting AI write our emails might actually create more work

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting Older Queenslander Homes

Eight things you should know when buying off the plan

Common Reasons Shareholders File Dispute Claims

How to camouflage $150 billion in government spending? Call it 'tax expenditure'

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

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