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DHL’s ocean freight update points to volatile Q4
The fourth quarter of 2019 will be as tumultuous a time for container shipping as any in recent memory.
Trade war accelerates shift of production from China
Countries in Southeast Asia have emerged as alternative manufacturing hubs to China as companies seek to avoid hefty U.S. tariffs.
5 tips to prepare your e-commerce business for the 2019 shopping season
Businesses wanting to cash in on the holiday shopping season need to learn how best to cope with demand without unnecessary disruptions.
How a popular Muay Thai brand is reinventing itself for knockout success
Fairtex, an established Muay Thai equipment brand in its native Thailand, is gearing up to knock out its competition in the international fight scene.
Eurozone: Can growth continue amid global economic headwinds?
As trade tensions between the U.S. and China compound a wider slowdown in global trade, what is the knock-on effect on the eurozone?
Beyond Brexit: UK trade opportunities and challenges revealed
UK is experiencing a trade upturn amid the Brexit situation, but will that growth persist?
Japan-South Korea trade row triggers rethink of supply chains
Asia’s other trade war could curtail the supply of important chemicals, thereby disrupting the global electronics industry.
Ghana’s economy might be growing, but its ailing healthcare is holding it back
While Ghana has been tipped to be the world’s fastest-growing economy, one fundamental problem is threatening to derail its progress: healthcare.
Timeline: How the U.S.–EU trade dispute took shape
The trade dispute brewing between the United States and the European Union has shown no sign of abating.
Agricultural wastage is turning into a huge problem for India. Here’s why
Economically reliant on agricultural exports, India is stepping up to the plate to reduce food wastage by revamping its cold storage infrastructure.
Sri Lanka is home to North Sails’ largest manufacturing site — a fully vertically-integrated facility that produces its fabric and finished sails.
Cruising ahead with the world’s largest sailmaker
Sri Lanka is home to North Sails’ largest manufacturing site — a fully vertically-integrated facility that produces its fabric and finished sails.
Cruising ahead with the world’s largest sailmaker
Sri Lanka is home to North Sails’ largest manufacturing site — a fully vertically-integrated facility that produces its fabric and finished sails.
Behind the U.S.’ trade dispute with another Asian giant
After China, the United States has doubled down on a trade war with another of its top trading partners: India.
Fashioning its future: Reforms needed in Bangladesh’s apparel industry
The world’s second-largest ready-made garment exporter is set to make bigger strides with new reforms to boost its apparel industry.
Dubai’s recipe for becoming a food oasis in the desert
Despite its reliance on food imports, Dubai has leveraged its strong foundation in logistics to become a leading culinary destination in the Middle East.