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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.
From decades of unrest to renewed hope for peace: Sudan’s path to recovery
Civil wars, floods, sanctions, and the Covid-19 pandemic may have stalled Sudan’s economy, but a new era of change is helping the country move forward.
How four endangered bears traveled 9,000km to their new home
It was a first-class experience for four grown Ussuri brown bears who successfully traveled across continents to their new forever home.
Post Covid-19, India faces tough odds in reopening for business
As India eases its lockdown restrictions, longer-term challenges await the country’s logistics sector.
Ocean freight rates stable as container shipping embarks on slow recovery
Shipping lines have maintained high freight rates by controlling capacity as demand recovers with countries reopening.
Behind the scenes of the world’s largest single-site solar energy project
As the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park takes shape, DHL Global Forwarding is playing a key role in transporting breakbulk cargo for the project.
‘Made in China 2025’ industrial policy lives on
China may have gone quiet about its ‘Made in China 2025’ plan, but the policy behind it is still very much alive.
A bold idea turned career-defining moment
Fabienne Costa gave up her career in nursing to start her own jewelry company. That bold decision has now paid off.
In a post-oil era, Oman wants to become a key logistics hub of the world
The Middle Eastern sultanate wants to pave a new road to success by diversifying its economy, with an eye on developing the logistics sector.
Turning returns into profits: A challenge for e-tailers
Managing reverse logistics is a complicated and often costly process for businesses.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Organic Fijian turmeric is making its way into spice cabinets in the West
Touted for its health benefits, Fiji’s fresh turmeric has been making inroads into the West, thanks to a spice exporter in the country.
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.