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Economy | Society | Sustainability
How to shape the future of trade together
10 January 2023
ITC and ISO strengthen ties to benefit global markets. 
Economy
Building a new consensus on trade
4 February 2022
Higher productivity and quality products are some of the benefits that International Standards can bring to global trade.
Tregenna Castle Resort. Official Secondary Venue of the G7 Cornwall Summit
Economy | Society
G7 summit
17 June 2021
Building back better with ISO standards.
Mussels being selected at a factory.
Economy
Clean green fish
8 January 2021
Choosing climate-friendly seafood should get easier with a new standard just published.
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Innovation | Security
Shaping shipping
17 November 2020
As technology advances and industry dynamics evolve, more and more maritime businesses are focusing their time, energy and resources on digitalization. Technological advances are expected to make shipping …
Economy | Sustainability
Suppliers around the world speaking the same language
28 October 2020
A new ISO standard is set to help boost manufacturer and consumer confidence, reducing supply chain costs by addressing issues like risk, loss of time and conditions of production.
“Worm’s eye view of a bamboo forest clearly showing off the plants’ jointed stems.
Sustainability | Economy
Counting the ways with bamboo
24 August 2020
With more than ten thousand different uses, bamboo is versatile, renewable, clean, green and abundant. What’s more, it holds the key to many climate change and sustainable development solutions. What’s …
Cargo ship moored at a container terminal in the Port of Hamburg, Germany, at dawn.
Economy
Getting the right fit for trade on World Metrology Day
19 May 2020
Measurement is a key factor in global trade as harmonized measurements mean everyone involved can speak the same language and know they are getting a fair deal. Which is why it is the theme of this year’s …
Four trends will impact ISO’s future strategy
20 September 2019
Economic and trade uncertainty, changing societal expectations, the impacts of climate change, and digital transformation were the main disruptive forces highlighted at ISO’s General Assembly that will …
Aerial view of a container terminals in Kwai Tsing District, Hong-Kong.
Economy
As smooth as silk
9 September 2019
China’s plan to revive and rebrand some of the world’s most travelled trade routes as the Belt and Road Initiative has resulted in the largest infrastructure project ever attempted. It’s clear that successful …
Workers sorting packages which are moving on a conveyor belt, in a distribution warehouse.
Economy
Passport to trade
9 September 2019
Whether it’s going to far-flung lands or just the neighbouring country, we all need a passport to travel. But what about products? How do bananas from Costa Rica get through customs in France? Or watches …
African woman selling vegetables on the market in Bamako, Mali.
Health | Economy
How standards can lead to better lives
9 September 2019
International standards can bring about a harmonization that promotes strength for countries in all areas of their development. It enables them to act cohesively instead of separately, gain a firmer foothold …
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