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What do Asia’s e-commerce laws mean for retailers?

Tony Chen, Vice President, Public Policy, North East Asia, DPDHL Group, gives his take on how retailers should navigate e-commerce in Asia.

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Preparing logistics for the omni-channel revolution

Businesses are revolutionizing the face of retail in order to provide customers with a seamless, personalized shopping experience.

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One of Southeast Asia’s smallest countries is diversifying its economy

Long reliant on oil exports for its revenue, Brunei is now taking steps to create a conducive entrepreneurial environment for local companies to flourish.

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Top 10 supply chain risks to watch out for in 2019

Often caught unaware by external risks, supply chain networks deal with disruptions better if they know what to look out for.

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5 transport hubs paving the way for the Belt and Road Initiative

Thanks to their strategic locations and other prized attributes, these key nodes are changing the way goods are being moved across Eurasia.

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Why e-commerce is booming in a region with a largely ‘unbanked’ population

The bulk of Southeast Asia’s 658 million people do not own a bank account. Yet, online shopping is gaining traction.

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Morocco’s automotive industry racing ahead at full speed

Morocco may be known for its vibrant traditional crafts and refreshing mint teas. But something else is powering its economic engines these days.

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Why the private sector holds the key to Iraq’s new dawn

With victory over ISIS declared and fresh hopes of a new government, the private sector is investing in Iraq to finally discover its full potential.

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Pitch perfect: How a Taiwanese firm is revolutionizing baseball

In baseball-crazy Taiwan, sports technology firm Jingle has developed a solution to help players up their game.

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Europe to Thailand: The unconventional path of a Thai smartphone accessory label

Largely under the radar in its home market, BEZ, a Thai online label specializing in smartphone accessories, has earned its fair share of fans in Europe.

The East Africa trade spat could affect the supply of milk and poultry products, raising questions over the future of trade integration in the region.

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Kenya and Uganda: What’s at stake in the recent trade row

The East Africa trade spat could affect the supply of milk and poultry products, raising questions over the future of trade integration in the region.

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Kenya and Uganda: What’s at stake in the recent trade row

The East Africa trade spat could affect the supply of milk and poultry products, raising questions over the future of trade integration in the region.

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Sialkot, the little-known capital of sporting goods

With a population of just over 650,000, the small city in northeastern Pakistan has honed its reputation as a quality sporting goods manufacturer.

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A new spring for Egypt

Years on from the Arab Spring, and after the introduction of many economic reforms, Egypt is experiencing a new spring that promises new opportunities.

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Vision 2030: The future of logistics in Saudi Arabia

For decades, Saudi Arabia has banked on oil and gas to build the largest economy in the Middle East. This may change going forward.