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China’s New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor — a major logistics initiative connecting western inland regions to global markets — achieved a 30% year-on-year rise in
Global trade uncertainties have been the key issue surrounding international trade in 2025. As the year draws to a close, HKTDC Research foresees that in
Google has launched a collaboration with the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) to explore commercial and scientific applications for its Willow quantum processor —
To counter rising import tariffs and supply chain costs, IKEA announced plans to significantly expand its manufacturing operations in the United States. The company aims
In early 2025, the State Taxation Administration (STA) of China issued the “Announcement of the State Administration of Taxation on Matters Relating to Supporting the
Germany’s green hydrogen industry is facing a critical slowdown, with production capacity outpacing weak demand, according to the BBC report. In Hamburg, hydrogen equipment manufacturers
India published a guidance document for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for use in food contact materials (FCM) in May 2025, following the introduction of new
East Asia is ageing faster than any other region, and by 2050, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan will have the world’s oldest populations
As the global fashion sector pivots toward recovery and innovation, Asia-Pacific is not just regaining momentum—it’s setting the pace for the industry’s future. For procurement
China’s economy is projected to grow faster than expected in 2026, driven by resilience in manufacturing and exports, and supported by policy momentum from its
Asia-Pacific’s corporate gifting and premium industry is on an accelerated growth path, driven by rising middle-class consumption, digital commerce innovation, and evolving approaches to business
Recently, the UK Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published the UK Product Safety Database (PSD) report for 2024-2025. The database contains safety alerts