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EU, U.K. Reach Draft Deal to Cut Red Tape for Food Exports
If approved, the agreement would represent the most significant reset of post-Brexit policies to date.
British Union Jack flag and European Union flag with twelve gold stars waving together
Thailand Eyes Expanding its Largest Port to Meet Trade Boom
The port, about 120 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, is a key harbor for cargo ships transporting manufactured goods from Thailand’s industrial heartland.
Laem Chabang port, Thailand. Photo: Bloomberg
Pakistan LNG Cargo Attacked Near Hormuz Had Iranian Approval
Pakistan has communicated with Iranian authorities and has seen several other shipments of Qatari LNG over the past month arrive safely in the Gulf of Oman.
Tug boats prepare to pull out an LNG Tanker vessel at the Cheniere Sabine Pass Liquefaction facility in Cameron, Louisiana, U.S., on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Cheniere Energy, Inc. is the largest producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United States and the second-largest LNG operator in the world. Photographer: Mark Felix/Bloomberg
Japan’s Omron Targets India for Manufacturing, Exports Push
Omron expects India’s rapid economic growth and rising manufacturing activity to fuel demand for its factory automation products.
Photo: Bloomberg
Whistleblowers Claimed Key Oil Tanker Rate Was Manipulated
The Iran war has made it harder to establish the reality of which ships are being hired to transport oil through the Strait of Hormuz and at what price.
A VLCC at sea. Photo: iStock/Teamjackson
Chip Crisis Puts Next Generation of Gaming Consoles to the Test
Although a potential $1,800 price tag for the Helix is far from guaranteed, the fact that it's even a possibility speaks to just how dire the current market has become for advanced hardware.
An Xbox games controller. Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg
VW Makes a Loss in China, Sparking Urgent Call for Cost Cuts
Volkswagen’s underlying operating margin was just 3.8% after nine months, a level its CFO said was too low to fund the company’s future.
Lisbon, Portugal. Photo: iStock.com/Ivan Kyryk
Why Brands Need To Rethink Their Returns Strategy Before Peak Season
As retailers assess their returns programs in response to changing tariffs, now is also a good time to stress-test them before peak season hits.
When a product comes back across a border, the merchant pays duties twice. Photo: iStock/wesvandinter
U.S. Hits Chinese Trailers With Tariffs to Aid Domestic Producers
A preliminary ruling outlined the move months ago, just as the U.S. and China were in talks to extend a trade truce.
Photo: iStock/Nerthuz
Scary Rise in U.S. Halloween Candy Prices
This all comes in a year where cocoa prices have actually fallen by more than half from their 2024 peak.
Photo: iStock/RyanJLane
GM Plans to Move Stock Listing to Nasdaq
GM CFO Paul Jacobson described Nasdaq as a "natural home" for the company, particularly as the business focuses on a more technology-driven strategy.
Photo: iStock / JHVEPhoto
Gas Prices in Europe Reach Four-Year High
The spike in gas prices comes as lower temperatures bring stronger demand for heating, while fears grow that there could be further supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Klaipeda, Lithuania. Photo: iStock.com/Natallia Pershaj
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