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Plant importers in the UK are warning that persistent border delays and mishandling at the Sevington inspection post in Kent are causing higher costs, supply
According to Eurostat, EU trade with the Indo-Pacific region totaled €848.0 billion in 2024. Imports stood at €450.3 billion and exports at €397.7 billion, representing a 2.4% fall
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence on October 20, 2025, that a “fantastic” trade deal with China is imminent, even as tensions over tariffs and
U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariffs — hitting Swiss exports with a steep 39% rate — have sent shockwaves through Switzerland’s economy. Unlike the EU
Soybean markets saw cautious gains on short covering and technical buying, supported by optimism over a possible U.S. trade aid announcement and upcoming tariff discussions
Global maritime trade, which moves over 80% of the world’s goods, is encountering heightened uncertainty, fragile growth and rising costs, according to the United Nations
Cork, widely used in the food and beverage industry to seal containers (often bottles) and also commonly found in trays, placemats, fruit bowls and many
Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s most powerful storm of 2025, has struck the northern Philippines with sustained winds exceeding 267 kph (165 mph), the equivalent
The global shipping industry—responsible for transporting around 80% of world trade—is experiencing a significant surge in cyber attacks, which jeopardize operational stability and financial resilience
The Hong Kong Government gave an account of the economic performance in the second quarter of 2025 and the latest GDP and price forecasts for
Starting August 27, 2025, the U.S. will impose a 50% tariff on US$60.2 billion worth of Indian exports, significantly affecting key product categories such as
Across the world, ageing is a common phenomenon, with the UN predicting that by 2030, 1 in 6 people will be aged 60 or over.