Economic Indicators Assessing the Current State and Future Challenges of China’s Economy in 2024 As 2023 unfolded, China's economic journey was marked by resilience amid global challenges. However, a closer examination reveals a... by Richie 12/22/2023
Global Trade Japan Relaxes Arms Export Restrictions and Boosts Defense Budget to Record $56 Billion In a significant policy shift, Japan has eased its restrictions on arms exports, allowing the shipment of domestically produced... by Richie 12/22/2023
Economic Indicators Türkiye’s Central Bank Signals Potential End to Tightening Cycle Amid Latest Rate Hike Türkiye's central bank recently implemented its seventh consecutive rate hike during the final meeting of the year, raising the... by Richie 12/22/2023
Economic Indicators Japan’s Inflation at 16-Month Low Amid Slowing Food Price Hikes In November, Japan experienced a decline in core inflation to its lowest point in 16 months, according to data... by Richie 12/22/2023
Global Trade Evaluating the Semiconductor Supply Chain: A U.S. Initiative Amidst Global Competitiveness In a significant move underscoring the strategic importance of the semiconductor industry, the U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced... by Richie 12/22/2023
Compliance Vietnam Eyes Greater Share in Global Halal Market with Emphasis on Standards and Certification HANOI — A symposium in Hanoi on Wednesday highlighted the importance of adopting international standards and securing Halal certification... by Geraldine S. 12/22/2023
Compliance Port of Oakland Reports 10% Decrease in Cargo Volumes for November The Port of Oakland experienced a 10% year-over-year decline in cargo volumes, recording 166,378 total Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs)... by Zyrene D. 12/21/2023
Global Trade Oil Prices Retreat on Surprise US Crude Inventory Build Oil prices experienced a decline on Thursday, breaking a three-day winning streak, as concerns about reduced demand emerged following... by Richie 12/21/2023
Global Trade Angola to Withdraw from OPEC Amidst Disagreement on Production Quotas Angola has announced its decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) following disagreements over oil... by Richie 12/21/2023
Global Trade EU and UK Agree to Extend Trade Rules for Electric Vehicles, Postponing Tariffs The European Union and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement to extend the deadline for electric vehicle (EV)... by Geraldine S. 12/21/2023