Members discuss impact of COVID-19 on developing economies’ participation in world trade On May 26, 2020, WTO members assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the trading capacity of developing countries in a virtual meeting of the Committee on Trade and Development. The new chair, Afghanistan’s WTO Ambassador, Mohammad Qurban Haqjo, said: “Trade must … More Members discuss impact of COVID-19 on developing economies’ participation in world trade

Customer proximity despite social distancing. … More Customer proximity despite social distancing

BASF start-up incubator celebrates second anniversary and faCellitate product launch. … More BASF start-up incubator celebrates second anniversary and faCellitate product launch

BASF and Red Avenue New Materials Group collaborate to produce certified compostable co-polyester (PBAT) in China. … More BASF and Red Avenue New Materials Group collaborate to produce certified compostable co-polyester (PBAT) in China

Since the end of March 2020, COVID-19 has led to very low demand in all Business Groups •             Comprehensive crisis management implemented •             Loss in the mid double-digit million range expected in the first half of 2020 •             Plans to introduce short-time working to adjust capacity in Switzerland and Germany •             Strategy will continue to … More Breaking News – Rieter’s Business Situation against the Backdrop of the COVID-19 Pandemic

OECD – Covid-19 hits G20 international merchandise trade in first quarter of 2020 as signs emerge of even sharper falls in Q2. … More OECD – Covid-19 hits G20 international merchandise trade in first quarter of 2020 as signs emerge of even sharper falls in Q2