Since the war in the Middle East began earlier this month, disruptions to maritime and air shipping routes have urged carrier companies to move to road freight. Maritime shipping companies… read more →
The Korean won (KRW) is under heavy pressure amid the conflict in the Middle East and the resulting shock to oil flows. In the near term, the outlook remains highly… read more →
Asian countries have been increasing their local coal-fired power generation and seeking new coal suppliers, as liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments into the region remain stuck at the Hormuz chokepoint. … read more →
Nepal’s financial system, by all accounts, is stable. It is characterised by strong remittance inflows, rising foreign exchange reserves, and a sustained balance-of-payments surplus. Yet beneath this ostensible strength, the… read more →
Mastercard will be collaborating with Bank of Shanghai to enable faster cross-border payments between China and global markets, seeking to capitalise on demand from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The… read more →
On Saturday, 7 March, the Qatar Chamber announced they will facilitate the movement of goods through Qatar’s land border with Saudi Arabia, calling on shipping companies operating in the country… read more →
Since the COVID Pandemic in 2020, and as the global supply chain reacts to geopolitical events, flexibility and adaptation have become routine for energy commodity producers, traders, and users. Rapid… read more →
On Sunday, 8 March, commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz reached its lowest levels of only two outbound transits and no inbound crossings, according to Windward Maritime Intelligence. Both… read more →
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, attention turns to how global transformations can translate into tangible economic opportunity for women and girls. Few transformations are unfolding as rapidly… read more →
As trade becomes a central lever for economic growth, it doesn’t just expand markets: it reshapes who gains access to global value chains, and on what terms. Yet, access to… read more →
