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Asia’s mega trade deal moves on without India
India’s exit makes the pact smaller but clears the path to implementation.
Brexit uncertainty clouds UK trade outlook
The uncertainty around Brexit is starting to hurt the UK’s trade prospects.
Timeline: How the Japan–South Korea trade dispute escalated
Historical conflicts have resurfaced and increased tensions between the two Asian neighbors.
In Madagascar, producing the world’s favorite flavor is no plain vanilla
Labor-intensive practices, natural disasters and theft may be taking a toll on Madagascar’s highly prized vanilla industry, but help is on the horizon.
Bunker fuel costs set to rise in 2020 even as global trade slows
Pressure is mounting for the global shipping industry as it prepares for higher fuel costs amid a weak economic outlook next year.
Australian exporters remain upbeat amid U.S.-China trade war
The ongoing U.S.-China trade war may be cause for worry, but Australian exporters are firmly moving ahead with their growth plans.
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.
Commentary: DHL Global Trade Barometer update (Nov 2019)
The latest GTB points to a worsening global economic outlook, according to Eswar S. Prasad, professor of Trade Policy and Economics at Cornell University.
China’s secret weapon in the trade war
Tariffs aside, China has been quietly imposing barriers that restrict trade and protect its domestic industries.
5 signs the trade war may be hurting the U.S. economy
After more than a year of punitive tariffs, what are the effects of the trade war on the U.S. economy?
For Pakistan’s leading footwear exporter, every hour counts
Faced with shortening lead times from retailers, Service Industries continues to put its best foot forward.
South Korea’s pivot to ASEAN: What it means for trade
The country is keeping ASEAN closer as risks from its major partners grow.
November spot freight rate negotiations set scene for 2020
Discussions over spot freight rates commence this month with the IMO 2020 fuel regulation on the horizon.