China experienced a 7.5% decline in exports in May compared to the previous year, while imports were down by 4.5%, signalling a deceleration in the economic recovery post the lifting… read more →
HSBC has announced a £15 billion lending fund for UK SMEs, to help expand access to the market and grow existing businesses. This SME lending fund is part of a… read more →
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled a series of roadmaps aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions in the aviation industry by 2050. These roadmaps cover critical aspects… read more →
A recent report by Convera, a global B2B payments provider, predicts a substantial increase in the value of global services trade over the next five years. The Future of Trade… read more →
The House of Commons recently released a research summary of the Electronic Trade Documents Bill (ETDB), marking yet another step towards the bill becoming an enshrined law in the summer… read more →
The financing partners of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have committed $11.4 billion in cofinancing for ADB projects in 2022, aimed at enhancing the resilience of developing member countries and… read more →
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations reported a significant decline in the world price index for food commodities in May. The index, which tracks the prices… read more →
In a significant development, Taiwan and the United States announced their intention to sign the inaugural agreement under a novel trade talks framework on Thursday. The landmark deal is poised… read more →
In recent years, various disruptions such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine have prompted a reassessment of global supply chains. These events are impacting companies and influencing… read more →
Today, the report, “Future of Trade: New opportunities in high-growth corridors” was released by Standard Chartered. The report predicts that global trade will reach AED 120 trillion by 2030, with… read more →