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Chinese Mainland’s jewellery market will soon require compliance with a revised mandatory national standard: GB 28480-2026, “Jewellery safety technical requirements”. Announced in March 2026 by
Global trade in 2026 is full of paradox. Markets are more connected than ever, yet geopolitical friction, tariffs, and climate pressures demand new resilience. At
The Chinese Mainland and ASEAN e-commerce markets each have their advantages and challenges. In the case of the Chinese Mainland, while it boasts a highly
A growing number of Gen Z consumers are moving away from traditional hot coffee in favour of cold, personalised beverages, prompting major coffee chains to
China’s small appliance market is experiencing strong momentum, even as demand for large household appliances such as refrigerators, televisions and air conditioners reaches maturity. Increasingly,
Hong Kong trade has moved from adapting to uncertainty to actively engineering against it. AI is no longer experimental. FinTech is no longer optional. Online
Extreme heat affects more than how people feel in their clothes — what they wear can change how effectively the body cools itself through sweat
Britain is facing an “exceptionally serious” drought, with official drought status for half of England and all of Wales. In July, England received only 7%
Spain is quietly reshaping its role in global supply chains — and for overseas buyers facing tariff pressures, longer lead times and growing sustainability demands,
Luxembourg amended rules in food contact ceramics to tighten migration limits for lead and cadmium in May 2026. The published Grand-Ducal Regulation of May 19,
Surging global demand for “critical minerals” is fueling both opportunity and conflict, the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) warned in comments to the
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR) integrates various requirements — such as substance restrictions, recyclability, recycled content, compostability, minimisation, reuse, labelling, technical documentation,