Indian beer brand Bira 91 honoured at the United Nations

Jun 26, 2018, at 03:23 pm

New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS): Indian beer brand Bira 91 has been selected as the “Brewery of the Month” and their product Bira 91 IPA (India pale ale) has been named the “Beer of the month” at the United Nations in the US.

As WTO moves to phase out farm subsidies, UN agency urges fair policies that support food security

Dec 23, 2015, at 01:56 pm

New York, Dec 23 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) welcomed an agreement by the World Trade Organization (WTO) to move towards eliminating agricultural export subsidies, while noting that differences remain over other measures meant to create equitable global trading conditions, particularly for developing countries.

Global food prices down in May: UN

Jun 06, 2014, at 06:32 pm

New York, Jun 6 (IBNS): The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Thursday that global food prices were down for the second straight month in May and that the outlook for worldwide cereal supply has improved considerably since last month.

World economy to strengthen amid slow job growth: UN

May 22, 2014, at 05:32 pm

New York, May 22 (IBNS): The global economy is expected to strengthen over the next two years, despite a downgrade of growth prospects for some developing countries and transition economies, and "stubbornly slow" job growth, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects 2014 mid-year update launched on Wednesday in New York.

UN urges measures to create more jobs

Apr 12, 2014, at 06:46 pm

New York, Apr 12 (IBNS): The shaky economic recovery has failed to lead to an improvement in labour markets, the head of the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) warned on Friday, citing investment in infrastructure and support for small businesses as vital steps towards kick-starting global job growth.