Hey there, amigos! 🎉 Did you know that trading isn't just about goods anymore? Think beyond bananas and coffee beans! 🍌☕ Services are the new superstar in global trade, growing faster than ever before! 🚀
At the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing, Sung Hwan Cho, president of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), dropped some wisdom on us. 🤓 He highlighted how international standards are the secret sauce to making trade in services smoother and more awesome for everyone! 🌐✨
So, what's the big deal about services, anyway? Well, services include everything from tourism 🏖️ and education 📚 to online platforms 💻 and management consulting. And guess what? Developing countries are shining bright in this arena, making a bigger splash in the global market! 🌊
But here's the catch: without common standards, it's like everyone's speaking a different language! 🗣️😵 International standards act like a universal translator, helping countries align their rules and trust each other's services. 🤝 It's like having a global rulebook that everyone agrees on! 📖🌍
The ISO, with its network of 172 members (that's a whole lot of teamwork! 🤜🤛), creates these standards to ensure quality, safety, and reliability. By working together, they make it easier for businesses to expand globally without hitting unnecessary roadblocks. 🛣️🚫
Take the Chinese mainland, for example. They've been rocking the standardization game in tourism and related services. 🏯🌸 From tourist info services to online travel agencies, their contributions are helping set the bar high! 📊🙌
So, why should we care? For all the budding entrepreneurs, students, and travelers out there, international standards mean better services, more opportunities, and a brighter future! 🌞✨ By embracing these standards, we're not just trading—we're connecting cultures and building trust worldwide! 🌎❤️
Let's all hop on this global train and make the world a smaller, more awesome place! 🚂🌍 Who's with us? 🙋♀️🙋♂️
Reference(s):
Development of trade in services calls for international standards
cgtn.com
