artificial intelligence
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Digital Finance in Europe: Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Future Perspectives
The volume “Digital Finance in the EU: Navigating New Technological Trends and the AI Revolution”, published in cooperation between the European University Institute and the European Commission, explores how digitalisation and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the European financial sector. This is not just a handbook for supervisory authorities but a… Read more
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The World Trade Report 2025: Making Trade and AI Work Together to the Benefit of All, published by the World Trade Organization (WTO), explores one of the most pressing questions of our time: how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping international trade and whether it can serve as a driver of inclusive growth. The report highlights… Read more
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EU International Digital Strategy: Summary and Recommendations for Businesses and Governments
On 5 June 2025, the European Commission and the EU High Representative unveiled a new International Digital Strategy – a joint vision guiding the EU’s external digital policy. This strategy positions the EU as a stable and reliable partner, open to digital cooperation in a challenging geopolitical landscape. It aims to boost the EU’s competitiveness… Read more
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On April 27, the National Internet Information Office released the “China Network Rule of Law Development Report (2024)”, the first comprehensive annual report on network rule of law at the national department level. This report serves as a continuation of the “30 Years of China’s Network Rule of Law” report and marks the beginning of… Read more
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Building Supply Chain Resilience in ASEAN: Extended Analysis of ADB’s Strategic Roadmap
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in its report Building Supply Chain Resilience in ASEAN, presents a detailed strategy for how ASEAN economies can fortify their supply chains in an increasingly volatile global environment. Recognizing the significant disruptions caused by COVID-19, geopolitical tensions, technological shifts, and climate change, the document stresses the urgent need for diversified,… Read more
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Advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area: Strategic Actions for Sustainable Development
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents one of the most ambitious initiatives for economic integration on the continent. As outlined in the Economic Report on Africa 2025 (ERA 2025), this agreement has the potential to reshape Africa’s trade landscape, fostering intra-African commerce, boosting industrialization, and enhancing global competitiveness. However, to realize its full… Read more
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The Role of Base Added Attachments (BAA) in the Arab Digital Strategy: Enhancing Trade, Trade Finance, and Logistics
The Arab Digital Agenda (ADA) 2023–2033 serves as a comprehensive framework for digital transformation across the Arab region, addressing key economic sectors such as trade, trade finance, and logistics. The integration of Base Added Attachments (BAA) within this digital ecosystem is poised to revolutionize these sectors by enhancing efficiency, transparency, and security. Understanding Base Added… Read more
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The global economy has experienced a rapid growth in digitally facilitated and delivered trade in goods and services. The Government has adopted a “consciously broad” definition of digital trade to reflect this trend. While we understand that trade is increasingly digital, such breadth may be an obstacle to identifying areas for improvement. We suggest that… Read more
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Digital Economy Partnership Agreement
The Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) is a trade agreement focused on fostering collaboration in the digital economy. It was signed in June 2020 by Chile, New Zealand, and Singapore. DEPA aims to establish common frameworks and guidelines that promote seamless digital trade, innovation, and cooperation among member countries. Key features include: DEPA serves as… Read more
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Africa is Turning its Attention to Digital Trade
This newsletter focuses into digital trade, particularly highlighting critical issues from Africa’s perspective, such as data governance and the AfCFTA. tralac also explore the forefront technology of artificial intelligence (AI), along with digital governance and digital inclusion. For African countries, the most recent report from 2023 indicates a varied landscape of internet inclusivity. South Africa… Read more
